Service processor functions – IBM Enterprise Server H80 Series User Manual
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Service Processor Functions
This section discusses some of the service processor functions in greater detail. The
service processor supports the functions listed in the following table.
Built-in Functions
Initialization and Test
Service Processor BIST
System Chip Initialization
Error Data Collection
BIST/POST errors and status
Isolation to Field Replaceable
Unit (FRU) on failure
Configuration
CPU Complex validation
VPD Collection
System Management
Reset and Reboot on System
Firmware failure
Reboot on system failure
Local User Function
User Interface
Local async console
Text based menus with NLS
Operator Panel messages
Power and Miscellaneous
Power On/Off
Configurable Reboot Policy
Status and Data Access
VPD
Error data (SP)
Error data (system)
Service Processor Setup
Utilities
Passwords
Phone numbers
Language (NLS) selection
Call-In/Call-Out enable/disable
System Name
Modem Configuration
Remote User Functions
Call-Out (Call Home)
Reporting
OS termination
Boot failure
Surveillance failure
Checkstop
Machine check
Identify system by name
Call-In
Power-on through ring-indicate
Password/security check
Console mirroring
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