the bring-up phase components are as follows:

    1 retry request check

    the service processor checks to see if the previous boot attempt failed. if the specified number of failures are detected, the service processor displays an error code.

    2 dial out

    this function is handled by the service agent code running on the hmc. the service processor issues an error report with the last reported ipl status indicated and any other available error information. v update operator panel (on the hmc)

    the service processor displays operator panel data on the hmc virtual terminal window if a remote connection is active.

    3 environmental monitoring

    the service processor provides expanded error recording and reporting.

    4 system firmware surveillance (heartbeat monitoring)

    the service processor monitors and times the interval between system firmware heartbeats.

    5 responding to system processor commands

    the service processor responds to any command issued by the system processor.