the standby phase can be reached in either of the following:

    1 with the server off and power connected (the normal path), recognized by ok in the lcd display.

    or

    2 with the server on after an operating system fault, recognized by an 8-digit code in the lcd display.

    in the standby phase, the service processor takes care of some automatic duties and is available for menus operation. the service processor remains in the standby phase until a power-on request is detected.

    the standby phase components are as follows:

    1 modem configuration

    the service processor configures the modem (if installed) so that incoming calls can be received, or outgoing calls can be placed.

    2 dial in

    monitor incoming phone line to answer calls, prompt for a password, verify the password, and remotely display the standby menu. the remote session can be mirrored on the local hmc virtual terminal window if the server is so equipped and if the user enables this function.

    3 menus

    the service processor menus are password-protected. before you can access them, you need either the general-user password or privileged-user password.

    service processor menus are available on ascii terminals attached to the serial ports, and on terminal emulators. on hmc-managed systems, service processor menus are also available on the hmc graphical user interface.