1 power-on system
allows the user to start the system using the current virtual terminal window as the active console.
2 power-off system
this option is not available on this system.
3 read vpd image from last system boot
displays manufacturer vital product data, such as serial numbers, part numbers, and so on, that were stored from the system boot prior to the one in progress now, for the entire system.
4 read progress indicators from last system boot
displays a number of the boot progress indicators, which may include service processor checkpoints, ipl checkpoints, or aix configuration codes, from the previous system boot. this information can be useful in diagnosing system faults.
if you are running one or more logical partitions, enter the partition id (0-15) to display progress indicators for that partition since the last system boot. if your system is running in full system partition mode, this option automatically displays details from partition zero.
the progress indicator codes are listed from top (latest) to bottom (oldest).
this information is not stored in nonvolatile storage. if the system is powered off using the power-on button on the operator panel, this information is retained. if the ac power is disconnected from the system, this information will be lost. for an example, refer to “lcd progress indicator log” on page 75.
5 read service processor error logs
displays the service processor error logs. for an example, refer to “service processor error logs” on page 74.
6 read system post errors
displays additional error log information (this option is only for service personnel).
7 exit from menus
selecting this option will exit the service processor menus. you can re-enter the menus by pressing any key on the console.