System information

62 Logical Partitions on System i5
System properties - General
These properties relate to general information about the server.
The Name of the processor is a shipped value that can be user defined. The Serial Number
and Type/Model are fixed by manufacturing. Type/Model may be changed by an MES
upgrade.
State is the value shown on the overview panel and indicates the current server status.
Possible values for “State” are shown in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1 Possible values for State
The service processor version is an important value and should be checked against the
current supported level when the server is shipped. Service processor levels should be
maintained on a regular basis.
Maximum number of partitions (254) is just an indication of the maximum. The true number of
partitions a model can be capable of depends on the number of processors and the amount
of resources available to create partitions.
Value Description
Operating The server is initialized and is working.
Power off The server is powered off.
Initializing The server is powered on and is initializing. The initialization time
may vary depending on the hardware and the partition
configuration of the server.
Pending authentication The system is waiting for the password to be authenticated.
Failed authentication The service processor password is not synchronized with the
HMC password
Error The operating system or the hardware of the managed system is
experiencing errors.
Error - Terminated Power On, dump in progress.
CoD Click to Accept Power On, operational and waiting for CUoD. Click to Accept.
Powering Off Power Off in progress.
Standby The managed system is powered on using the Power on Standby
option. It will stay in this state until a partition or system profile is
activated. You can create and modify profiles while the managed
system is in this state.
Incomplete The HMC failed to get all the information from the managed
system.
No connection The HMC is not connected or the handshake with the managed
system failed.
Recovery The save area in the Service Processor is not synchronized with
the HMC.