1.1.2 IPL Types and Modes
The IPL
types and modes are:
A M
Performs a Manual IPL from the A side of the disk. This mode may be used
when applying or
removing Licensed Internal Code (LIC) PTFs. It can also be used to power
off the
system.
Use this type and mode only under the direction of your support
representative.
A N Performs
a Normal IPL from the A side of the
disk.
This
mode should only be used when B N does not work and you are told to do so by
your support
representative.
B M Performs
a Manual IPL from the B side of the disk. This mode should only be used
when an attended
IPL must be performed or you need to power off the system. This type of
IPL is used when you need to
change the system
date and time permanently.
B
N Performs a normal IPL from the B side of
the disk. This is the type and mode used most of the time. It
is also the mode
the system must be in if you want to do an unattended IPL.
C
M Allows service representatives to
perform a special IPL. This mode is for use only by service
representatives. Never IPL in this type and mode.
C
N Allows service representatives to
perform a special IPL. This mode is for use only by service
representatives. Never IPL in this type and mode.
D
M Performs a manual IPL from either CD-ROM
or tape. This mode is used to install Licensed Internal
Code and the OS/400
operating system in attended mode. This is the most often used IPL type
and
mode for
installation.
D N Performs a
normal IPL from either CD-ROM or tape. This mode is used to install
Licensed Internal Code
and the OS/400
operating system in unattended mode.
Manual
When the mode is set to Manual (M), the system allows you to do all manual
IPLs, such as an
operator-attended IPL from disk, CD-ROM or tape. Manual mode also allows
you to do some manual
control functions,
such as selecting an IPL type and mode or displaying the kind of IPL that the
system is
set to
run. However, in manual mode, you cannot do a remote IPL, an IPL by date and
time, or an IPL
after a power
failure.
Note: You should set the mode to Manual only when it is necessary.
This ensures that no one
accidentally presses the Power pushbutton and causes the system to
stop.
Normal The Normal mode allows
you to turn the power on and then automatically start the system in any of
the following
ways:
IPL
remotely
IPL by date and
time
IPL after a power
failure
Note: Your system should be in Normal mode most of the
time.
The table in Figure 1-3 in topic 1.1.2 summarizes
what operations you can do in the Manual (M) or Normal (N)
IPL
modes:
Note: You can display the kind of IPL the system is
set to do when the system is in any mode.
If you want
to stop the system when the mode is set to Normal, use the Power Down System
(PWRDWNSYS)
command at any display station after you stop the AS/400
Advanced 36 machines. You must have QSYSOPR
authority to use the
Power Down System (PWRDWNSYS) command.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 12:04
AM
Subject: AS/400 FRONT PANEL KEYS
CONFIGURATION
Hi guys,
what are the combination keys for AS/400 FRONT PANEL
CONFIGURATION.
I know that 01 B = Normal Unattended IPL Mode. What
are the others?
Thanks for your input.
Dare
midrange.com
