this phase is entered when the server is connected to a power source. the server may or may not be fully powered on. this phase is exited when the power-on self-tests (posts) and configurations tasks are completed.

    the pre-standby phase components are:

    1 service processor initialization - service processor performs any necessary hardware and software initialization.

    2 service processor post - service processor conducts power-on self-tests on its various work and code areas.

    3 service processor unattended start mode checks - to assist fault recovery. if unattended start mode is set, the service processor automatically reboots the server.

    the service processor does not wait for user input or power-on command, but moves through the phase and into the bring-up phase. access the sms menus or the service processor menus to reset the unattended start mode.