Resetting the service processor

Use this procedure to reset the service processor.

About this task

Note: Use this procedure only under the direction of your next level of support or your hardware service provider. During this procedure, you are powering off the system, removing AC power, and reapplying AC power.

Procedure

Inform anyone that is using the server that it will be shut down.
Stop all applications that are running on the server.
Stop the operating system and server by choosing from the following options:
- If you have an HMC, shut down all logical partitions and the server. For instructions, see HMC and system power-on and power-off procedures. Then, continue with step 5.
- If you do not have an HMC, continue with the next step.
Stop the system. For instructions, see Stopping a system that is not managed by an HMC.
Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it back in.
Start the server.
For instruction, see Starting a system that is not managed by an HMC. The service processor is reset. This ends the procedure.