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Product Recycling and Disposal...169Environmental Design ...169Acoustical Noise Emissions ...169Decla

After choosing which adapter to use to ping the remote system, and setting itsparameters, you must provide the addresses needed to communicate with th

Select ConsoleThe Select Console Utility allows the user to select which console the user would like touse to display the SMS menus. This selection is

If option 1 is selected, the following menu is displayed:Select Device Type1. Diskette2. Tape3. CD/DVD4. IDE5. Hard Drive6. Network7. None8. List All

If List All Devices is selected, a menu similar to the following displays, depending on thedevices that are installed in the system:Select DeviceDevic

Select Boot DevicesSelect this option to view and change the customized boot list, which is the sequence ofdevices read at startup.Configure Boot Devi

When a device type is selected, such as item 1, a Select Task menu will be displayed.The following is an example of that menu for a hard disk.Select T

Display Current SettingsThis option displays the current setting of the customized boot list. An example of thismenu, with one device in the boot list

Multiboot StartupMultiboot Startup toggles the multiboot startup flag, which controls whether themultiboot menu is invoked automatically on startup.Ex

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Chapter 5. Using the Standalone and Online DiagnosticsThe diagnostics consist of standalone diagnostics and online diagnostics. Thestandalone diagnost

Safety NoticesAdangernotice indicates the presence of a hazard that has the potential of causingdeath or serious personal injury. Danger notices appea

Undefined Terminal TypesIf you specify an undefined terminal type from the DEFINE TERMINAL option menu, themenu prompts you to enter a valid terminal

3. If you replace the network adapter in the client, the network adapter hardwareaddress for the client must be updated on the NIM server.4. The Contr

Client Configuration and Booting Standalone Diagnostics from theNIM ServerTo run standalone diagnostics on a client system from the NIM server, do the

Use the following procedure to temporarily change the system bootlist so that thenetwork adapter attached to the NIM server network is first in the bo

Use the following command to check that the servdir.lck file was deleted (the fileshould not be present):ls /usr/lpp/servdir/servdir.lckIf the file is

v If the diagnostics were loaded from disk or a server, you must shut down the AIXoperating system before powering off the system unit to prevent poss

Running the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode (Service Mode IPL)Service mode provides the most complete checkout of the system resources. Thismode al

Running the Online Diagnostics in Concurrent ModeUse concurrent mode to run online diagnostics on some of the system resources whilethe system is runn

Running the Online Diagnostics in Maintenance ModeMaintenance mode runs the online diagnostics using the customer’s version of the AIXoperating system

Running System Verification When Connected to a Hardware ManagementConsole (HMC)If you are connected to an HMC, do one of the following diagnostic pro

Electrical SafetyObserve the following safety instructions any time you are connecting or disconnectingdevices attached to the workstation.When using

Step 2. Running the Verification ProcedureWhen the Diagnostic Operating Instructions display, do the following to run systemverification:1. Press Ente

Standalone Diagnostic OperationUse standalone diagnostics to test the system when the online diagnostics are notinstalled and as a method of testing t

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Chapter 6. Introducing Tasks and Service AidsThe AIX diagnostic package contains programs that are calledtasks. Tasks can bethought of as performing a

TasksThe following tasks are described in this chapter:v Add Resource to Resource Listv AIX Shell Promptv Analyze Adapter Internal Logv Backup and Res

v SCSD Tape Drive Service Aidv Spare Sector Availabilityv SSA Service Aidv System Fault Indicatorv System Identify Indicatorv Update Disk-Based Diagno

Analyze Adapter Internal LogThe PCI RAID adapter has an internal log that logs information about the adapter andthe disk drives attached to the adapte

Certify MediaThis task allows the selection of diskette, DVD-RAM media, or hard files to be certified.Normally, this is done under the following condi

v Certify Hardfile Attached to a Non-RAID SCSI AdapterThis selection reads all of the ID and data fields. It checks for bad data and countsall errors

To use the Erase Disk option, specify the number (0-3) of patterns to be written.The patterns are written serially; that is, the first pattern is writ

Laser Safety InformationCAUTION:This product may contain a CD-ROM which is a class 1 laser product.C29Laser ComplianceAll lasers are certified in the

This task can be run directly from the AIX command line. See the commandsyntax: diag -c -d deviceName -T "format [-s* fmtcert | erase -a {read |w

Configure Dials and LPF KeysNote: The Dials and LPF Keys service aid is not supported in standalone mode(CD-ROM and NIM) on systems with 32 MB or less

Configure Reboot PolicyThis service aid controls how the system tries to recover from a system crash.Use this service aid to display and change the fo

If the system was powered-on when the ac loss occurred, the system reboots whenpower is restored. If the system was powered-off when the ac loss occur

This is the number of the System Administration Center computer (catcher) thatreceives problem calls from systems. Contact the system administrator fo

Configure Ring Indicate Power-On PolicyThis service aid allows the user to power-on a system by telephone from a remotelocation. If the system is powe

Create Customized Configuration DisketteThis selection invokes the Diagnostic Package Utility Service Aid, which allows the userto create a standalone

Disk to Disk CopyThis selection allows you to recover data from an old drive when replacing it with a newdrive. The service aid recovers all logical v

To use this service aid, both the old and new disks must be installed in or attached tothe system with unique SCSI addresses. This requires that the n

Display Configuration and Resource ListIf a device is not included in the Test List or if you think a Diagnostic Package for adevice is not loaded, ch

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Display Machine Check Error LogNote: The Machine Check Error Log Service Aid is available only on StandaloneDiagnostics.When a machine check occurs, i

Display or Change Diagnostic Run-Time OptionsThe Display or Change Diagnostic Run-Time Options task allows the diagnosticrun-time options to be set.No

Display Previous Diagnostic ResultsNote: This service aid is not available when you load the diagnostics from a sourceother than a hard disk drive or

Display Software Product DataThis task uses SMIT to display information about the installed software and providesthe following functions:v List Instal

Flag Description-l List the sensors and their values in a text format.-a List the sensors and their values in a numerical format. For each sensor, the

Display Test PatternsThis service aid provides a means of adjusting system display units by providingdisplayable test patterns. The user works through

Download Microcode to a PCI FC-AL AdapterMicrocode installation occurs while the adapter and attached drives are available foruse. It is recommended t

Download Microcode to Other DevicesSee the following command syntax:diag -c -ddevice_name-T "download [-s diskette] [-l previous] [-F]"Flag

Flash SK-NET FDDI FirmwareThis task allows the Flash firmware on the SysKonnect SK-NET FDDI adapter to beupdated.Format MediaThis task allows the sele

5. When the drive is no longer needed and is to be erased, run the same version ofthe Erase Disk selection that was used in step 2.Note: Using the sam

Data Integrity and VerificationIBM computer systems contain mechanisms designed to reduce the possibility ofundetected data corruption or loss. This r

This task can be run directly from the AIX command line. See the following commandsyntax: diag -c -ddeviceName-T "format [-s {initialize | fmtcer

The Hot-Plug Task has a restriction when running in Standalone or Online Servicemode; new devices cannot be added to the system unless there is alread

The Replace/Remove a PCI Hot Plug Adapter function is used to prepare a slot foradapter exchange. The function lists all the PCI slots that support ho

More detailed information concerning PCI Hot-Plug Manager can be found in theAIXSystem Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.SCSI Hot Swap Ma

The Configure Added/Replaced Devices function runs the configuration manager onthe parent adapters that had child devices added or removed. This funct

Periodic DiagnosticsThis selection provides a tool for configuring periodic diagnostics and automatic errorlog analysis. You can select a hardware res

Run DiagnosticsThe Run Diagnostics task invokes the Resource Selection List menu. When the commitkey is pressed, diagnostics are run on all selected r

option, additional menus, pop-ups and prompts may appear for each resource. Readany text and carefully fill out any prompts before committing. The Sys

Memory ExerciserThe memory exercisers are labeled memx, wherexis a number for the exerciser.Multiple exercisers can be active.The memory exerciser req

Save or Restore Hardware Management PoliciesUse this service aid to save or restore the settings from Ring Indicate Power-On Policy,Surveillance Polic

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SCSI Bus AnalyzerThis service aid allows you to diagnose a SCSI bus problem in a freelance mode.To use this service aid, the user should understand ho

SCSD Tape Drive Service AidThis service aid allows you to obtain the status or maintenance information from aSCSD tape drive. Not all models of SCSD t

Spare Sector AvailabilityThis selection checks the number of spare sectors available on the optical disk. Thespare sectors are used to reassign when d

System Fault IndicatorThis task is used to display or reset the system fault indicator on systems that supportthis function. This task is also used to

System Identify IndicatorThis task is used to display or set the system identify indicator on systems that supportthis function.The system identify in

system reboots using the shutdown -u command. The system does not return to thediagnostics, and the current flash image is not saved. After the reboot

7135 RAIDiant Array Service AidThe 7135 RAIDiant Array service aids contain the following functions:v Certify LUNReads and checks each block of data i

Command ExamplesTo download the adapter microcode, use this command syntax:diag -c -ddeviceName-T "download [-B][-D][-P]"Flag Description-B

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Chapter 7. Verifying the Hardware OperationThe system verification procedure checks the system for correct hardware operation. Ifyou have a problem wi

About This BookThis book provides information about the pSeries 630 Model 6C4 and Model 6E4,specifically how to use the system, use diagnostics and se

Step 2. Loading the DiagnosticsNote: If the system is in standby mode (Power-On LED on the operator panel is slowlyblinking and the operator panel dis

Step 3. Running the Verification ProcedureWhen the Diagnostic Operating Instructions display, do the following to run systemverification:1. Press Ente

Running System Verification When Connected to an HMCRun the following procedure only if you are connected to an HMC.Step 1. Running Online Diagnostics

Step 2. Running the Verification ProcedureWhen the Diagnostic Operating Instructions display, do the following to run systemverification:1. Press Ente

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Chapter 8. Hardware Problem DeterminationThis chapter provides information about using standalone or online diagnostics to helpyou solve hardware prob

Step 4Determine if the operating system is accepting commands.Is the operating system accepting commands?NO The system must be turned off in order to

Step 7This step loads online diagnostics in service mode. If you are unable to load thediagnostics, go to “Step 8”.1. Turn on the power.2. When the ke

Step 10The diagnostics loaded correctly.Press the Enter key.Is the Function Selection menu displayed?NO Go to “Step 11”.YES Go to “Step 12” on page 16

Step 121. If the terminal type has not been defined, use the Initialize Terminal option on theFunction Selection menu to initialize the operating syst

Ergonomic InformationAfter you have set up your system, we encourage you to visit the Healthy ComputingWeb site. Good ergonomic practice is important

Step 13Did the Diagnostic Selection Menu display?NO If Problem Determination was selected from the Diagnostic ModeSelection menu, and if a recent erro

Step 16When you are loading the standalone diagnostics, the attributes for the terminal mustbe set to match the defaults of the diagnostic programs. T

Problem Determination When Unable to Load DiagnosticsUse this procedure to obtain an error code. The service organization uses the errorcode to determ

Step 4This step attempts to load the standalone diagnostics.1. Turn off the power.2. Turn on the power.3. Insert the diagnostic CD-ROM into the CD-ROM

Symptom ActionThe system stops with a prompt to enter apassword.Enter the password. You are not allowed tocontinue until a correct password has beenen

Symptom ActionThe System Management Services menu isdisplayed.The device or media that you are attempting toboot from might be faulty.1. Check the SMS

Step 6The diagnostics loaded correctly.Go to “Problem Determination Using the Standalone or Online Diagnostics” onpage 157.Step 7There is a problem wi

Appendix A. Environmental NoticesProduct Recycling and DisposalThis unit contains materials such as circuit boards, cables, electromagnetic compatibil

Declared Acoustical Noise EmissionsProductConfigurationDeclared A-Weighted Sound PowerLevel,LWAd(B)Declared A-Weighted SoundPressure Level, <LpAm&g

Appendix B. NoticesThis information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.The manufacturer may not offer the products, services

Chapter 1. Introducing the SystemThis chapter provides information about the system features of the pSeries 630 Model6C4 and Model 6E4. The Model 6C4

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Appendix C. General Attributes Required When Using a TTYTerminalThe following general attributes are the default settings for the diagnostic programs.

General SetupAttributes3151/11/31/41Settings3151/51/61Settings3161 /3164SettingsDescriptionLine wrap On On On The cursor moves to the firstcharacter p

CommunicationSetup Attributes3151/11/31/41)Settings3151/51/61,Settings3161 /3164SettingsDescriptionTurnaround character CR CR CR Selects the carriage

Additional Printer AttributesThe following printer attributes are for a printer attached to the 3151, 3161, and 3164terminals.Printer SetupAttributes3

Appendix D. Firmware UpdatesDetermining the Level of Firmware on the SystemNote: This information may be superseded by the information that is availab

cd /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin./update_flash -f /tmp/fwupdate/RRyymmdd.imgAttention: Do not overlook the periods (.) in the commands shown above. AIXcomm

Appendix E. Service Processor Setup and TestFor your convenience, an example of a basic service processor setup checklist isincluded here. Your setup

Testing the SetupThis section contains sample testing procedures to help ensure that your setup isworking.These tests include communicating with the s

Return to the “Telephone Number Setup Menu” on page 55 to enter the actualtelephone numbers your server will use for reporting problems.Serial Port Co

Memoryv 1 GB to 32 GB ECC DDR SDRAM memoryv Memory DIMMs plug into the processor cards (8 DIMM slots per card).v DIMMs must be populated in quads (a s

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Appendix F. Modem ConfigurationsThe service processor is designed to place little demand on an attached modem,thereby increasing the setup and connect

Configuration File SelectionUse the following steps to select a configuration file:1. Is your modem an IBM 7852-400?If Yes, use modem configuration fi

If AT&F, configuration file modem_f.cfg is recommended.If AT&Fn, configuration file modem_f0.cfg or modem_f1.cfg is recommended,depending on w

Customizing the Modem Configuration FilesYou can create your own modem configuration files or modify the samples provided.After you customize your mod

IBM 7852-400 DIP Switch SettingsIf you are using a 7852-400 modem to enable service processor communications, forproper operation, the dual inline pac

Ring DetectionMost modems produce an interrupt request each time they detect a ring signal. Somemodems generate an interrupt only on the first ring si

Transfer of a Modem SessionBecause many modem command variations exist, the sample modem configuration fileslocated at the end of this appendix have b

Recovery StrategyThe recovery strategy consists of making two calls to establish a remote session. Thissolution is the easiest to implement and allows

Modem Configuration Sample FilesSample File modem_m0.cfg## COMPONENT_NAME: (ESPSETUP) ENTRY SERVICE PROCESSOR SETUP: modem_m0## FUNCTIONS: Modem confi

Operator Panelv 32-character LED diagnostics displayv LEDs for power on, attention, SCSI activity, and LAN activityv Buttons for power on, system rese

send "+++" # Assure command mode.delay 2 # Allow mode switching delay.send "ATH0T\r" # Set modem switch-hook down# (i.e., hang up)

Sample File modem_m1.cfg## COMPONENT_NAME: (ESPSETUP) ENTRY SERVICE PROCESSOR SETUP modem_m1## FUNCTIONS: Modem configuration file specifically for IB

# *E0=data compression disabled# E0=echo disabledignore "0\r" or "OK\r\n" timeout 2 # Ignore modem response.send "AT#F0*Q2\r&

Sample File modem_z.cfg## COMPONENT_NAME: (ESPSETUP) ENTRY SERVICE PROCESSOR SETUP Z## FUNCTIONS: Modem configuration file for many early Hayes* compa

timeout 60donedisconnect:delay 2 # Separate from previous data.send "+++" # Assure command mode.delay 2 # Allow mode switching delay.send &q

Sample File modem_z0.cfg## COMPONENT_NAME: (ESPSETUP) ENTRY SERVICE PROCESSOR SETUP Z0## FUNCTIONS: Modem configuration file for some early Hayes* com

expect "16\r" or "15\r" or "14\r" or "12\r" or "10\r" or "5\r" or "1\r" busy &qu

Sample File modem_f.cfg## COMPONENT_NAME: (ESPSETUP) ENTRY SERVICE PROCESSOR SETUP F## FUNCTIONS: Modem configuration file for many recent Hayes* comp

doneretry: send "A/" # Repeat the previous command.# Expect a connection response.expect "16\r" or "15\r" or "14\r&

# responses.expect "8\r" or "7\r" or "6\r" or "4\r" or "3\r"delay 2doneSample File modem_f0.cfg## CO

Security FeaturesModel 6C4 and Model 6E4 allow you to set the following types of passwords to limitaccess to these systems:v General-access password -

connect: send "ATDT%N\r" # Tone dialing command.# %N from Call Home setup.# Expect a connection response.expect "16\r" or "15

send "ATS0=0\r" # Set AutoAnswer OFFexpect "0\r" timeout 2 # Confirm command successful.send "AT&C1&D2&R1\r"

expect "0\r" timeout 2 # Confirm commands successful.send "ATS0=0\r" # Set AutoAnswer OFFexpect "0\r" timeout 2 # Confir

ripo: send "AT&F1Q0T\r" # Reset modem. Select profile 1ignore "0\r" or "OK\r\n" timeout 2 # Ignore modem response.se

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IndexNumerics3.5–inch diskette driveusing 197135 RAIDiant array 1487318 server service aid 149Aacousticalnoiseemissions 169alter/display bootlist 122a

local area network service aid 136log repair action service aid 136Mmemoryconfigure 64deconfigure 64memory configuration/deconfiguration menu 48menubo

service aids(continued)backup/restore media 108certify media 109change hardware VPD 112configure dials and LPF Keys 113configure ISA adapter 113config

system management services(continued)boot devices, select 86boot options, select 83error log, view 77exiting SMS 89IPL, remote setup 78IPL, setup 78mu

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Model 6E41 Operator Panel2 Front Serial Connector3 IDE CD-ROM Drive4 Media Bay5 Hot-Plug Disk DrivesChapter 1. Introducing the System5

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Rear ViewModel 6C41 4 PCI slots 64-Bit 10 Ethernet Connector 22 Redundant Power Cable Receptacle 11 Connector Cover (These connectorsare not used with

Model 6E41 4 PCI slots 64-Bit 10 Ethernet Connector 22 Redundant Power Cable Receptacle 11 Connector Cover (These connectorsare not used with your sys

Operator Panel1 Power-On Button 6 Operator Panel Display2 Power-On LED 7 (FS1) Front SerialConnector (RJ48 Connector)3 Attention LED 8 Service Process

Chapter 2. Using the SystemThis chapter provides information on how to start and use the system.Starting the System Unit1. Set the power switches of t

Operator Panel1 Power-On Button 6 Operator Panel Display2 Power LED 7 (FS1) Front SerialConnector (RJ48 Connector)3 Attention LED 8 Service Processor

Component LEDsIndividual LEDs are located on or near the failing components. The LEDs are locatedeither on the component itself or on the carrier of t

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Unit(FRU)LEDFunctionLocation LEDColorOFF ON BlinkPower and Packaging LEDsRackIndicatorDrawerSumTop ofRackAmber(1x)Normal Fault IdentifyAC Input Green

Unit(FRU)LEDFunctionLocation LEDColorOFF ON BlinkPower and Packaging LEDsMemoryDIMMsIdentify ProcessorHousing(Top)Amber(8x)Normal IdentifyCECBackplane

Component LEDFunctionLocation LEDColorOFF ON BlinkPort LED IndicatorsRIO Port Identify CECBackplaneAmber(2x)Normal N/A IdentifySCSI Port Activity Oper

Resetting the LEDsAfter the repair action is completed, do the following:1. Log in as root user.2. At the command line, type diag.3. Select Task Selec

Using the KeyboardsThere are several keyboards available for the system. The keyboards have variouskeys that enter data and control the cursor locatio

Using the Three-Button MouseThe mouse is a hand-operated locating device. A three-button mouse is available foruse with the system. Consult your appli

Rough surfaces collect contaminants that can be transferred to the interior of the mouseby the ball. Rough surfaces can also cause the pads located on

Using the 3.5-Inch Diskette DriveA 1.44 MB diskette drive is an optional feature for this system. Contact your salesrepresentative before purchasing a

Loading and Unloading the 3.5-Inch DisketteTo load a diskette into the drive, insert the diskette in the diskette drive with the labeledmetal shutter

Front View of CD-ROM Drive1 Compact Disc Tray2 Emergency Eject Hole3 Load/Unload Button4 Status Light5 Volume Control6 Headphone JackUnderstanding the

First Edition (August 2002)Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety Notices” on page ix,Appendix A,

Handling Compact DiscsCompact discs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean toensure that they remain readable. Use the f

Loading a Compact DiscTo load a compact disc into the drive, do the following:1. Press the Load/Unload button to open the tray. The tray slides out of

Using the Service Processor and Service Director FeaturesThe service processor and service director features protect users against unnecessarysystem d

Unlike the service director, the service processor cannot be configured in a client/serverenvironment where one system can be used to manage all dial-

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Chapter 3. Using the Service ProcessorNotes:1. Any section of this chapter that reference partioned systems or partitioning a systemdo not pertain to

Accessing the Service Processor Menus LocallyService processor menus can be accessed by opening a virtual terminal window on theHMC, or by attaching a

General User MenuThe menu options presented to the general user are a subset of the options available tothe privileged user. The user must know the ge

v Read Progress Indicators from Last System BootDisplays a number of the boot progress indicators, which may include serviceprocessor checkpoints, IPL

Privileged User MenusThe following menus are available to privileged users only. The user must know theprivileged-access password, if one is set, to a

ContentsSafety Notices ...ixRack Safety Instructions ...ixElectrical Safety ...xLaser Safe

Note: The information under the Service Processor Firmware heading in the followingMain Menu illustration is example information only.Service Processo

Service Processor Setup MenuThe following Service Processor Setup Menu is accessed from the Main Menu:SERVICE PROCESSOR SETUP MENU1. Change Privileged

PasswordsPasswords can be any combination of up to eight alphanumeric characters. You canenter longer passwords, but the entries are truncated to incl

v Change Privileged-Access PasswordSet or change the privileged-access password. It provides the user with the capabilityto access all service process

v OS Surveillance Setup MenuThis menu can be used to set up operating system (OS) surveillance.OS Surveillance Setup Menu1. Surveillance:Currently Ena

v Serial Port Snoop Setup MenuThis menu can be used to set up serial port snooping, in which the user canconfigure serial port 1 as a ″catch-all″ rese

Scan Log Dump Setup Menu1. Scan Log Dump Policy:Currently As Needed2. Scan Log Dump Content:Currently As Requested3. Immediate Dump98. Return to Previ

The scan log dump content can be set to the following:1 = As RequestedThe processor run-time diagnostics will select the contents of the dump filebase

System Power Control MenuThis menu is used to set power control options. Other menus that control boot optionsare available from this menu.SYSTEM POWE

v Ring Indicate Power-On MenuRING INDICATE POWER-ON MENU1. Ring indicate power-on :Currently Enabled2. Number of rings:Currently 330. Refresh Modem Se

Understanding the Status Lights ...21Handling Compact Discs ...22Other Handling Considerations ...22Loadin

v Reboot/Restart Policy Setup MenuThe following menu controls the Reboot/Restart Policy:Reboot/Restart Policy Setup Menu1. Number of reboot attempts:C

– Enable supplemental restart policy - The default setting is Yes. When set toYes, the service processor restarts the system when the system loses con

v Boot Mode MenuThe Boot Mode Menu allows you to select a boot mode.Boot Mode Menu1. Boot to SMS Menu:Currently Disabled2. Service Mode Boot from Save

System Information MenuThis menu provides access to system configuration information, error logs, systemresources, and processor configuration.SYSTEM

v Read Service Processor ConfigurationDisplays current service processor configuration.v Processor Configuration/Deconfiguration MenuEnable/Disable CP

Column 2(0) Logical processor device number assigned by AIX. You can displaythese logical device numbers by issuing the following command on the AIXco

The default is enabled.For more information, see “Configuring and Deconfiguring Processors orMemory” on page 64.These menus allow the user to change t

1. Bring-up failure2. Run-time non-recoverable failure3. Run-time recoverable failure4. Group integrity failure5. Non-repeat-gardable error. The resou

If either value is not valid, a failure message displays on the console. Press Enterto return to the Power Control Network Utilities Menu.v LED Indica

Language Selection MenuThe service processor menus and messages are available in various languages. Thismenu allows selecting languages in which the s

Service Processor System Monitoring - Surveillance ...65System Firmware Surveillance...65Operating System Surveillance ...

Call-In/Call-Out Setup MenuNote: The information in this section regarding the configuring of serial ports, andmodems attached to those serial ports,

Modem Configuration MenuNote: This option applies only to a modem attached to serial port 1 (S1) or serial port 2(S2) on the CEC backplane.The first t

Serial Port Selection MenuThis menu allows you to enable or disable the call-in and call-out functions of eachserial port in any combination.Serial Po

Telephone Number Setup MenuNote: These menus are available, however, the function of calling out to report asystem failure is normally handled by the

v Customer Voice Telephone Number is the telephone number of a phone near thesystem or answered by someone responsible for the system. This is the tel

Customer Account Setup MenuThis menu allows users to enter information that is specific to their account.Customer Account Setup Menu1. Customer Accoun

System Power-On MethodsThis section discusses the following system power-on methods:v Power-on Switchv Service Processor MenusPrivileged users can pow

Service Processor Reboot/Restart RecoveryRebootdescribes bringing the system hardware back up; for example, from a systemreset or power-on. The boot p

Use OS-Defined restart policy - The default setting is no. If set to yes, this causes theservice processor to refer to the OS Automatic Restart Policy

System Firmware UpdatesThis section provides information and instructions for updating the system firmware. Youmay need to perform these steps if you

Add Resource to Resource List ...107AIX Shell Prompt ...107Analyze Adapter Internal Log...108Backup

The images are available on the Web site in either DOS format or AIX (backup) format:v If downloading to a PC, download the DOS image and follow the i

4. After the update file has been written to the /tmp/fwupdate directory, enter thefollowing commands:cd /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin./update_flash -f /tm

Updating System Firmware from a NIM ServerRefer to “Running Standalone Diagnostics from a Network Installation Management(NIM) Server” on page 92.Reco

During boot time, the service processor does not configure processors or memoryDIMMs that are marked “bad.”If a processor or memory DIMM is deconfigur

Operating System SurveillanceOperating system surveillance provides the service processor with a means to detecthang conditions, as well as hardware o

Call-Out (Call-Home)Note: The call-out function is handled by the Service Focal point application on theHardware Management Console (HMC).The service

Console MirroringConsole mirroring allows a user on one serial port to monitor the service processoractivities on another serial port. This can be don

Service Processor Error LogsThe service processor error logs, an example of which follows, contain error conditionsdetected by the service processor.E

LCD Progress Indicator LogThe following is an example of the LCD progress indicator log. It shows the types ofentries that can appear in the log, and

Service Processor Operational PhasesThis section provides a high-level flow of the phases of the service processor.SP Power AppliedPre-Standby PhaseSt

PCI Hot Plug Manager ...133SCSI Hot Swap Manager ...135RAID Hot Plug Devices ...136Local Area Network

Standby PhaseThe standby phase can be reached in either of the following ways:v With the system off and power connected (the normal path), recognized

Bring-Up PhaseThe bring-up phase components are as follows:v Retry Request CheckThe service processor checks to see if the previous boot attempt faile

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Chapter 4. Using System Management ServicesUse the system management services menus to view information about your system orpartition, and to perform

When there is more than one page of information to display, there are two additionalnavigation keys:N Display the next page of the list.P Display the

Change Password OptionsThe Change Password Options menu enables you to select from password utilities.Password Utilities1 Set Privileged-Access Passwo

Setup Remote IPL (Initial Program Load)This option allows you to enable and set up the remote startup capability of yoursystem unit. You must first sp

Selecting the Adapter Parameters option allows you to view an adapter’s hardwareaddress, as well as configure network adapters that require setup. A m

Selecting the Data Rate option allows you the change the media employed by theEthernet adapter:Data Rate1. 10 Mbps2. 100 Mbps3. Auto------------------

Adapter ParametersDevice Slot Hardware Address1. 10/100 Ethernet Adapter 4:U0.1-P1-I4/E1 000629aca72d2. 10/100 Ethernet Adapter Integrated:U0.1-P1/E1