Media Subsystem Operator Panel Power-On; Loading The Online Diagnostics In Service Mode - IBM eserver pSeries 690 Installation Manual

Power On Open Firmware OK Prompt
To learn more about these power-on options, see the service documentation for your
managed system.
System Profiles
The System Profile option powers on the system according to a predefined set of
profiles.
Note: The profiles are activated in the order in which they are shown in the system

Media Subsystem Operator Panel Power-On

Perform the following steps to power on the processor subsystem and attached I/O
subsystems using the power button on the media subsystem operator panel.
1. Open the rack door. Look for OK in the primary operator panel display, which
indicates that the system is in standby mode.
Note: If the power has recently been connected to the system, you might need to
2. Press the power button on the media subsystem operator panel.
The power LED on the media subsystem operator panel starts blinking at a fast rate.
9xxx checkpoints appear in the operator panel display.
When the power-on sequence is complete, the following events have occurred:
v The power LED on the media subsystem operator panel stops blinking and stays on.
v The power LEDs on the I/O subsystem come on and stay on.

Loading the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode

To run the online diagnostics in service mode from the boot hard disk, do the following:
1. From the HMC, select Server.
2. From the HMC, select Partition Management.
v Remote Initial Program Load Setup
v SCSI Utilities
v Select Console
v MultiBoot
v Select Language
v OK Prompt
This profile is used only by service representatives to obtain additional debug
information. When this selection is enabled, the system boots to the open
firmware prompt.
profile.
allow approximately five minutes time after the OK prompt displays before
pressing the power button on the media subsystem, or using the service
processor to turn the system power on.
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