Topics: AIX, System Admin

Fast IPL

Using FAST IPL only works on some RS6000 systems, like SP's or J/G/R30/40's.

To configure FAST IPL:

# mpcfg -cf 11 1
Check current configuration:
# mpcfg -df
If you can only use a terminal to configure the Fast IPL:
Put the key into service mode, press [ENTER] on the keyboard. Then type: sbb. Using the menu you can configure Fast IPL. Then reboot and switch the key back to Normal.



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