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Menu Inactivity
The service processor exits menu mode after ten minutes of inactivity, and displays a
message indicating that it has done so. Pressing any key on the ASCII terminal causes
the main menu to be displayed.
General User Menu
The menu options presented to the general user are a subset of the options available to
the privileged user. The user must know the general-access password, if set, to access
this menu.
1. Power-on System
2. Power-off System
3. Read VPD Image from Last System Boot
4. Read Progress Indicators from Last System Boot
5. Read Service Processor Error Logs
6. Read System POST Errors
99. Exit from Menus
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v Power-on System
Allows the user to start the system using the current ASCII terminal as the active
console.
v Power-off System
Allows the user to power off the system using the current ASCII terminal as the
active console.
v Read VPD Image from Last System Boot
Displays manufacturer vital product data, such as serial numbers, part numbers, and
so on, that were stored during the system boot prior to the one in progress now.
v Read Progress Indicators from Last System Boot
Displays a number of the boot progress indicators, which may include service
processor checkpoints, IPL checkpoints, and/or AIX configuration codes, from the
previous system boot. This information can be useful in diagnosing system faults.
The progress indicator codes are listed from top (latest) to bottom (oldest).
This information is not stored in non-volatile storage. If the system is powered off
using the power-on button on the operator panel, this information is retained. If the
ac power (dc power in a dc-powered system) is disconnected from the system, this
information will be lost. For an example, refer to "LCD Progress Indicator Log" on
page 410.
v Read Service Processor Error Logs
GENERAL USER MENU
Chapter 7. Using the Service Processor
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