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4. Use the set /SYS keyswitch_state=normal command to return the virtual
keyswitch to Normal mode (default) so that the system can power on and start
the boot process.
▼ To Connect to the System Console
Output from POST, OpenBoot, and the Solaris OS is displayed in the system console
using the network console on the service processor.
● Type the start /SP/console command.
Multiple users can be connected to the console, but only one can be attached.
Note – For more information about POST output, refer to the SPARC Enterprise
T5140 and T5240 Servers Service Manual.
▼ To Perform a Normal System Initialization
1. Issue the start /SYS command .
2. To initiate the power on sequence, type the start /SYS command.
You will see an ILOM CLI alert message on the system console. This message
indicates that the system has reset..
-> set /SYS keyswitch_state=normal
Set ’keyswitch_state’ to ’normal’
-> start /SP/console
Are you sure you want to start /SP/console (y/n)? y
Serial console started. To stop, type #.
-> start /SYS
Are you sure you want to start /SYS (y/n)? y
Starting /SYS
-> start /SP/console
Are you sure you want to start /SP/console (y/n)? y
Serial console started. To stop, type #.
