Testing The Service Processor Setup - IBM Enterprise Server S80 User Manual

Testing the Service Processor Setup

These tests include communicating with the server's operating system. Be sure the
necessary serial port(s) is configured. If you need assistance, refer to "Serial Port
Configuration" on page 217.
Use the following procedure to verify that your Service Processor setup is working.
The server should still be powered off as a result of the setup checklist procedure on
page "Service Processor Setup Checklist" on page 215.
Call-In
1. From any telephone, call the server's telephone number. After you hear three rings,
hang up. The server powers on.
Note: Although the server powers on during the three rings, you do not receive an
2. Give the server five minutes to boot up and prepare to receive another call.
3. From an ASCII terminal or terminal emulator, call the server again. The server
answers and presents the Service Processor Menus on your terminal.
4. If required, enter your privileged access password. If no password is required, the
Main Menu displays.
5. From the Main Menu, select Continue System Boot to view the IPL progress
messages. Depending on your server's configuration, the boot up sequence may
take several minutes. Once the boot up completes, the logon prompt displays. You
have successfully called into the SP and brought up the server.
6. Log in and then log out to disconnect from the operating system.
7. Call your server again. The operating system answers and offers the logon prompt.
If these tests are successful, call-in is working correctly. You must now shut down
and power off the server. To do this log in and shut down your server to shutdown
and power off. In AIX, use the shutdown -F command.
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indication over the telephone that the server is powering on.