You can access the SP from the system console (also called serial console) to perform monitoring or troubleshooting tasks.
This task applies to both the SP and the BMC.
The following example shows the result of pressing Ctrl-G from the system console to access the SP CLI. The help system power command is entered at the SP prompt, followed by pressing Ctrl-D and then Enter to return to the system console.
cluster1::>
(Press Ctrl-G to access the SP CLI.)
Switching console to Service Processor Service Processor Login: Password: SP> SP> help system power system power cycle - power the system off, then on system power off - power the system off system power on - power the system on system power status - print system power status SP>
(Press Ctrl-D and then Enter to return to the system console.)
cluster1::>