Primary control panel functions

Learn about the primary control panel functions that are available.

Function 01: Display selected IPL type, system operating mode, and IPL speed
This function allows you to display the selected IPL type, system operating mode, speed, and firmware mode for the next IPL whether or not the system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC).
Function 02: Select IPL type, IPL speed override, system operating mode, and firmware mode
This function allows you to select the IPL type and logical key mode when the system is either powered on or off.
Function 03: Start IPL
This function starts an IPL of the selected IPL type.
Function 04: Lamp test
This function shows whether any control panel indicators are burned out and whether characters that are displayed in the Function/Data display on the control panel are valid.
Function 05: Reserved
This function is reserved.
Function 06: Reserved
This function is reserved.
Function 07: SPCN functions
This function allows you to perform a System Power Control Network (SPCN) operation.
Function 08: Fast power off
This function allows you to power off the system when it is suspended.
Functions 09 to 10: Reserved
These functions are reserved.
Functions 11 to 19: System reference code (SRC)
These functions display a system reference code (SRC) on the control panel to serve as a diagnostic aid that helps you determine the source of a hardware or operating system problem.
Function 20: System type, model, feature code, and IPL type
This function displays the machine type and model, VPD card CCIN, and IPL types.

Parent topic: Managing the control panel functions

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Last updated: Fri, Oct 30, 2009