Control panel buttons, lights, and indicators

This information describes the interface for each type of control panel.

This topic describes the buttons, lights, and indicators for the control panel. It also describes the interface for the virtual control panel and remote control panel. The interface for the virtual control panel and remote control panel are identical.

The following figures show:

Remote control panel and virtual control panel


Remote control panel window
(A) Function/Data display
(B) Increment and Decrement buttons
(C) Power on indicator
(D) Power button
(E) System Attention light
(F) Enter button
(G) Mode button

Physical control panel without a keystick


iSeries server control panel without a keystick
(A) Power On Light
  • A blinking light indicates power to the unit.
  • A constant light indicates that the unit is up and is working.
(B) Power button
(C) Processor Activity
(D) System Attention
(E) Function/Data Display
(F) Increment and Decrement buttons
(G) Enter button

Physical control panel with a keystick

A keystick gives the operator security control over the control panel functions and control over data that is accessible from the control panel. The keystick for the electronic keylock activates the Mode button.


iSeries server control panel with a keystick
(A) Power On Light
  • A blinking light indicates power to the unit.
  • A constant light indicates that the unit is up and is working.
(B) Power button
(C) Processor Activity
(D) System Attention
(E) Function/Data Display
(F) Increment and Decrement buttons
(G) Enter button
(H) Mode button
(J) Electronic Keystick Slot
(K) Secure
(L) Auto
(M) Normal
(N) Manual
Related concepts
Physical control panel
Remote control panel
Virtual control panel
Related tasks
Access control panel functions