Some Common Systemguard Tasks - IBM R30 Operator's Manual

Some Common SystemGuard Tasks

The following tasks are done through the STAND-BY and MAINTENANCE MENUs that are
part of SystemGuard. Note that these tasks can also be carried out from AIX diagnostics.
How to Set the Electronic Key
The key can be set electronically, making it easier to provide remote support without
physically touching the machine. You can do this from the Stand-By mode or from AIX.
Setting the Electronic Key from Stand-By Mode
1. Go into Stand-By mode.
2. Press the Enter key to get the prompt displayed (>).
3. Press the Enter key again. The cursor (in block mode) is then superimposed on top of
the prompt.
4. At this point, press the Escape key and then the s key. This turns the Electronic Key to
Service even though the Physical Key is still in Normal position.
5. Press the Enter key again.
6. Enter the keyword, sbb (Stand-By BUMP). You should see the STAND-BY MENU
appear; this is a way to check that the System Key is in Service.
7. Exit from the STAND-BY MENU.
At this step, if you want to go back to Normal, press the Enter key again; then press the
ESC-n key. This puts the Electronic Key to Normal position.
Setting the Electronic Key from AIX
1. While AIX is running, log in as user root.
2. Type the following command to look at the current status of the Electronic Key:
keycfg –d
3. To change the key to Service, type the following command:
keycfg –c service
4. To change the key to Secure, type the following command:
keycfg –c secure
5. To change the key back to Normal, type the following command:
keycfg –c normal
Note that, each time, you can run the keycfg –d command to verify the status of the key.
Displaying Configuration through the Maintenance Menu
The system configuration can also be displayed through the MAINTENANCE MENU. You
will find the same kind of information displayed previously, but in a different and more
readable way.
To get the system configuration from the MAINTENANCE MENU, do the following:
1. Enter the MAINTENANCE MENU.
2. Enter 0 to select DISPLAY CONFIGURATION.
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