Control panel functions

This information provides a table that shows each control panel function and whether each type of control panel supports it.

There are few functional differences among the remote control panel, virtual control panel, and physical control panel. The main difference is that the physical control panel and the remote control panel, when it is cabled directly to the server, can power up the iSeries™ server. The virtual control panel and the remote control panel, if it is connected through a LAN, cannot power up the server.

The following table describes all of the control panel functions and whether the virtual control panel and remote control panel support them.

The following table lists the code for the control panel functions and the descriptions of the control panel functions.

Notes:

Some control panel functions might not be available on all system types.
The x can be any number 0 through 9, any letter A through F, or a blank.
If you have selected a function, find the selected function in the table below and verify that you have completed the correct function.
If you cannot change the Function/Data display or complete the selected function, contact your service provider.

Control panel (32-character) function codes

Function code	Remote control panel code	Virtual control panel function?	Function description
01	01	Yes	Displays the currently selected IPL type (and logical key mode on some system types). Displays the currently selected IPL speed override for the next IPL.
02	02	Yes	Selects the IPL type, logical key mode, and IPL speed.
03	03	Yes	Starts an IPL to load the system. The IPL uses the selected IPL options.
04	04	Yes	Lamp test all displays and indicators will be switched on.
05	05	No	System power control network (SPCN) system reference code (SRC). Displays an SRC on the control panel.
07	Not applicable	Not applicable	Allows you to perform SPCN service functions.
08	08	Yes	Fast power off. To perform a fast power off, see Stop the system in the Basic system operations topic.
09 through 10	Not applicable	Not applicable	Reserved.
11 through 19	11 through 19	Yes	System reference code (SRC) displays an SRC on the control panel.
20	20	Yes	Displays the machine type, model, processor feature code, processor class indicator, and IPL path description.
21	21	Yes	Causes the Use Dedicated Service Tool (DST) display to appear on the system console. To exit DST, select the `Resume operating system display` option.
22	22	Yes	Forces system main storage dump.
23	Not applicable	Not applicable	Reserved.
24	Not applicable	Not applicable	Reserved.
25	25	Yes	Uses Service switches 1 and 2 to enable or disable functions 50 through 70.
26	26	Yes	Uses Service switches 1 and 2 to enable or disable functions 50 through 70.
27 through 32	Not applicable	Not applicable	Reserved.
33	33	Yes	Reorders SPCN addressing.
34	34	Yes	Retries (MSD) IPL.
35 through 49	Not applicable	Not applicable	Reserved.
50	Not applicable	Not applicable	System processing unit stop.
51	Not applicable	Not applicable	System processing unit status displays the following values: B0 register contents, Next Instruction Address (NIA), and current Task Dispatching Element (TDE) contents
52	Not applicable	Not applicable	System processing unit start.
53	53	No	De-configure an intermittently failing processor (Repeat GARD function)
54 through 56	Not applicable	Not applicable	Reserved.
57	Not applicable	Not applicable	Displays area addresses for system data.
58	Not applicable	Not applicable	Sets the first character of the base address for the function 62 display.
59	Not applicable	Not applicable	Sets the second character of the base address for the function 62 display.
60	Not applicable	Not applicable	Sets the third character of base address for function 62 display.
61	Not applicable	Not applicable	Sets the fourth character of base address for function 62 display.
62	Not applicable	Not applicable	Displays service processor storage.
63	Not applicable	Not applicable	System status SRC trace.
64	Not applicable	Not applicable	Service processor diagnostic status SRC trace.
65	65	Yes	Deactivates remote service.
66	66	Yes	Activates remote service.
67	67	Yes	Disk unit IOP reset/reload is enabled only by specific disk unit SRCs.
68	68	Yes	Concurrent maintenance power domain Power Off.
69	69	Yes	Concurrent maintenance power domain Power On.
70	70	No	Dump service processor control storage.
Power button	Power button in graphical interface -- for powering on and off the server. (LAN connected remote control panels cannot power on the server.)	Power button in graphical interface -- for powering off the server only.	OFF = Delayed power off ON = Immediate power on (can be timed power on)
Keystick	See note.	See note.	IPL keylock - Manual, Auto, Normal, Secure
Attention light	Graphical attention light	Yes	Attention state LED
Power Indicator	Power indicator in graphical interface	Power indicator in graphical interface	Lit when power is fully operational
Note: The remote control panel and virtual control panel recognize the presence of a keystick. If your server uses a keystick, the mode button works with the same functions as the physical control panel, depending on whether or not the keystick is inserted. LAN connected remote control panels need special authority to use the mode button.

If you cannot find the function code in the previous table, the customer support for added features or devices might not have been available when this information was produced. Look for any supplemental unit function code information for the function code you displayed on the control panel.

For more details about the functions, see Instructions and descriptions for control panel functions.