Restart system values: Previous restart type

Specifies how the previous restart occurred. (QIPLSTS)

Previous restart type, also known as QIPLSTS, is a member of the restart category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to view how the previous restart occurred. To learn more, keep reading.

Quick reference
Location:	In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, > Configuration and Service > System Values > Restart > Previous
Default value	No default value
Changes take effect:	This system value is read-only. You cannot change this system value.
Lockable	No

What can I do with this system value?

You may view which of the following types of restarts occurred at the time of the last previous restart:

Operator panel restart (0)
The restart occurred when requested from the operator panel or from Dedicated Service Tools (DST) for a secondary partition.
Automatic restart after power restored (1)
The restart occurred automatically when power was restored after a power failure. You can specify this type of restart in the Restart options on the General page.
Restart (2)
The restart occurred when a user requested to power-down the system and restart it.
Time-of-day restart (3)
The restart occurred automatically on the date and time specified for Scheduled restart on the General page.
Remote restart (4)
A remote restart occurred. You can specify this type of restart in the Restart options on the General page.

Where can I get more information about this system value?

To learn more, go to the restart system values overview topic. If you are looking for a specific system value or category of system values, try using the i5/OS system value finder.