3 bring-up phase, 4 run-time phase, 3 bring-up phase 7.4.4 run-time phase – IBM HANDBOOK 260 User Manual

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• Menus

The SP menus are password protected. Before you can access them you
need to know either General User (Power-On Password or POP) or
Privileged User (Privileged Access Password or PAP).

7.4.3 Bring-Up Phase

This phase is entered upon power-on, and exited upon loading of the
operating system. The Bring-Up phase components are:

• Retry Request Check

The SP checks to see if the previous IPL attempt failed. If two consecutive
fails are detected, the SP displays an error code and places an outgoing
call to notify an external party if the user has enabled this option.

• Dial Out

The SP can dial a pre-programmed telephone number in the event of an
IPL failure. The SP issues an error report with the last reported IPL status
indicated and any other available error information.

• Update Operator Panel

The SP displays Operator Panel data on the ASCII terminal if a remote
connection is active.

• Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring is now controlled by the SP instead of the base
system, with expanded error recording and reporting.

• System Firmware Surveillance (Heartbeat Monitoring)

The SP monitors and time the interval between system firmware
heartbeats.

• Responding to System Processor Commands

The SP responds to any command issued by the system processor.

7.4.4 Run-time Phase

This phase includes the tasks that the SP performs during steady-state
execution of the operating system.

• Environmental Monitoring

The SP monitors voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

• Responding to System Processor Commands

The SP responds to any command issued by the system processor.

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