Shows the manufacturing default settings for IPL source (IBMi partitions) and boot mode (AIX/Linux partitions). The manufacturing default configuration is the initial partition setup of the managed system as received from your service provider.
These settings are applicable only when the system configuration is the manufacturing default configuration. The Current field displays the restart setting (IPL source or boot mode) at this time. When the system configuration is the manufacturing default configuration, you can change the setting for the next restart by changing the value in the Next field. These changes will be valid only for the next restart.
IBMi IPL Source
Displays the IBMi IPL source. Possible values are:
IPL type A: Use IPL type A when directed for special work, such as diagnostic work.
IPL type B: Use IPL type B for routine work.
IPL type C: This type of IPL is reserved for hardware service representatives.
IPL type D: Use IPL type D when directed for special work, such as installing and reloading programs. IPL type D loads the system programs from an alternate IPL load source, such as a tape drive or CD-ROM.
AIX/Linux boot mode
Displays the AIX/Linux boot mode. Possible values are:
Normal: The logical partition starts up as normal. (This is the mode that you use to perform most everyday tasks.)
SMS: The logical partition boots to the System Management Services (SMS) menu.
Diagnostic with default boot list: The logical partition boots using the default boot list that is stored in the system firmware. This mode is normally used to boot customer diagnostics from the CD-ROM drive. Use this boot mode to run standalone diagnostics.
Diagnostic with stored boot list: The logical partition performs a service mode boot using the service mode boot list saved in NVRAM. Use this boot mode to run online diagnostics.
Open Firmware OK prompt: The logical partition boots to the open firmware prompt. This option is used by service personnel to obtain additional debug information.