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2-4 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Service Manual
2.1.2 Fluorescent Display Messages
The vacuum fluorescent display is used to communicate the state and
or condition of the machine. Four 20-character lines are available.
Table 2– 1 Display Messages
Message Description
AlphaServer GS-xxx Identifies the AlphaServer as a GS-80, GS-160, or a
GS-320. If the OCP_TEXT environment variable is
empty, this line appears; otherwise the value of the
OCP_TEXT environment variable is displayed.
Cpu- Mem- Pci-
Indicates the number of good CPUs, memory
arrays, and PCI buses attached to the system.
Keyswitch-
ON/OFF/“ON/SECURE”
Indicates the state of the keyswitch.
Faulty Keyswitch
Indicates that the keyswitch is not working or is not
connected to the SCM.
Power ON
The system is on.
ON - Failure
The system failed during power-up. See the console
display to determine why.
Powering/pwr OFF
partition- x
The system is powering on or off a particular
partition.
PwrOn Phase x Step y
On a partition by partition basis, this line lists the
power-up diagnostics currently running.
“Marks” Indicates that power-up flow is in progress.
Power Transition
OFF/Failed
Indicates that the system is in the process of going
from an On state to an Off state, or has failed in the
process of going from an Off state to an On state.
QBB Power On/Off CPUx A particular CPU is powering on or off.
QBB Power On/Off IOR x A particular local I/O riser is powering on or off.