Instructions and descriptions for control panel functions

This information describes each control panel function, the uses and procedures for each function, and when you must use each function.

This topic has detailed information that describes all of the control panel functions and how to use them. The remote control panel and virtual control panel can perform most of these functions. The physical control panel can perform all of them.

You can think of control panel functions in three categories:

Normal control panel functions.

Normal control panel functions are functions that are performed the most often. They include functions such as displaying IPL speed and forcing the server to perform an IPL. They also include functions such as forcing DST and forcing a main storage dump. These functions are 01 through 49.

Extended control panel functions.

Extended control panel functions are performed less often. They are functions that only support service representatives must perform. Extended functions are 50 through 70.

Low-level debug panel functions

These are functions 57 through 70 and must only be performed by support service representatives.

The following topics have detailed information and instructions to use the control panel functions:

• Normal control panel functions
  Following are instructions to use function 01 through 49. Functions 21 through 49 are available when you select manual mode.
• Extended control panel functions
  The system enables service functions 50 through 70 when you select manual mode and enter function 25 (service switch 1), then function 26 (service switch 2). You use subfunctions with Functions 51 and 57 through 64.
• Low-level debug panel functions 57 through 70
  You can enable these functions by selecting manual mode and selecting Functions 25 and 26.