Performing a slow boot

Learn how to perform a slow boot using the HMC, control panel, or ASMI menus depending on your configuration.

In some cases, you need to perform a slow-mode boot in order to perform extended diagnostic testing.
Note: A slow-mode boot might yield a new reference code on the control panel, or new errors in the service processor error log. When the server reports a new error code, record it for use in subsequent steps.