Pre-Standby Phase; Service Processor Operational Phases - IBM pSeries 670 Service Manual

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This section provides a high-level flow of the phases of the service processor.

Pre-Standby Phase

This phase is entered when the server is connected to a power source. The server may or may not be

fully powered on. This phase is exited when the power-on self-tests (POSTs) and configurations tasks are

The pre-standby phase components are:

v Service Processor Initialization - service processor performs any necessary hardware and software

initialization.

v Service Processor POST - service processor conducts power-on self-tests on its various work and code

v Service Processor Unattended Start Mode Checks - To assist fault recovery. If unattended start mode is

set, the service processor automatically reboots the server. The service processor does not wait for user

input or power-on command, but moves through the phase and into the bring-up phase. Access the

SMS menus or the service processor menus to reset the unattended start mode.

Eserver pSeries 670 Service Guide

SP Power Applied

Pre-Standby Phase

Standby Phase SP Menus Available

Bring-Up Phase SMS Menus Available

Run-time Phase Operating System Login Prompt Available

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