2
Console Operations
2.1 In This Chapter
This chapter describes the console, console operating modes and commands, and
booting information.
This chapter includes:
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Console description
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Console operating modes
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Console control characters
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Console command language syntax
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Bootstrap procedures
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Entering CIO mode
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CIO mode console commands
2.2 Console Description
The system architecture (Figure 2–1 and Table 2–1) supports in each zone:
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A local console terminal
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The console firmware (programs located in ROM) residing on:
The primary NCIO module
The CPU module
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A remote console terminal
The remote console terminal and the local console terminal are connected to the
zone through the primary NCIO module.
The console operates a terminal that may be:
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Connected to the CPU serial port
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On the system console port
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