Fujitsu S140 User Manual page 10

Concept of system operation
The following hardware and software components are important for the operation of S140:
Service processor (SVP) in the S140 CPU.


This is responsible for the following tasks in the S140 CPU:
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The service/console processor (3970-SKP) with the SINIX operating system.


Operation of the S140 system is handled via a local PC, the 3970-SKP service/console
processor. S140 and 3970-SKP communicate with one another in three ways:
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The following components can be operated via the local 3970-SKP screen and remote
secondary consoles:
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Automatic Operator (ATOP).


The ATOP is a device which is connected to the 3970-SKP via a serial line. It makes the
following functions possible:
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It is possible to connect a radio-controlled clock or Global Time Server (GTS).


On/off facility makes it possible to switch the S140 on and off from the 3970-SKP.


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initialization
monitoring
controlling
hardware diagnosis
serial line (V.24)
type-S I/O channel
internal LAN connection
the SINIX system of the 3970-SKP
the SVP of the S140
the BS2000 running on the S140
consoles for up to 15 VM2000 guest systems
BS2000 applications via 9750 emulation
automatic switching on and off of the S140
automatic operation of the BS2000 system
The customer can program the ATOP to specify which operating functions should
be executed for which conditions.
Examples:
– automatic shutdown of the system in the case of fan failure.
– automatic command entry in reaction to certain BS2000 console messages.
Overview
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