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
