Service Processor Call-In Security - IBM RS/6000 User Manual

Wait 5 minutes for the server to initialize and then call again using an ASCII terminal.
The server responds by requesting a password, if set, or presenting the service
processor menus. The remote user now has control of the server.
Note: For security, if the system is powered on by the remote power-on via ring
v Unattended start mode - refer to Enable/Disable Unattended Start Mode on page
48.
The Service Processor can be enabled to recover from the loss of ac power (see
Enable/Disable Unattended Power-On Mode in the SYSTEM POWER CONTROL
MENU). When ac power is restored, the system returns to the state at the time ac
loss occurred. For example, if the system was powered-on when ac loss occurred, it
reboots/restarts when power is restored. If the system was powered-off when ac loss
occurred, it remains off when power is restored.
v Timed power-on - refer to the shutdown -t command on servers using AIX.
Working in conjunction with AIX, the Service Processor in your server can operate a
timer, much like the wake-up timer on your clock radio. You can set the timer so that
your server powers on at a certain time after shutting down. The timer is battery
operated, so power interruptions occurring while the server is off do not affect its
accuracy. Refer to the AIX shutdown -t command for details on setting the timer.
Note: If an ac power loss is in progress when the Timed Power-On attempt occurs,
v Follow-up to a Failed Boot Attempt
The service processor initiates a power-on sequence if a failed boot attempt is
detected (due to a hardware or software failure).
v Fast/Slow Boot (IPL) Capabilities
Using the Service Processors menus, you can select the IPL type, mode, and speed
of your boot capabilities. For more information, refer to operator panel functions 01
and 02.
Attention: Selecting fast IPL results in several diagnostic tests being skipped.

Service Processor Call-In Security

If the service processor detects bad battery-powered storage (indicating that the battery
in the operator panel has failed or is disconnected), it maintains server security by
disabling the call-in capability to both serial ports.
When call-in is disabled, the system can still be powered on by using the ring-indicator
signal, but the service processor then causes the system to power down, preventing
access to any system facilities or to AIX.
After battery power is restored, the password(s) must be reset and the call-in function(s)
enabled. Both of these operations can be performed from Service Processor menus.
See "Serial Port Selection Menu" on page 55.
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indicate signal and the service processor detects an operator panel battery
failure, the service processor causes the system to power off. See "Service
Processor Call-In Security" for more information.
the server is not able to power on when ac power is restored.