Power control system values: When power failure occurs
The When power failure occurs system value is also known as QUPSDLYTIM. You can use this system value to specify the action to take when a power failure occurs.
| Quick reference | |
|---|---|
| Location | From IBM® Navigator for i, select . Right-click on Power Control and click Properties, then select the General tab. |
| Special authority | None. |
| Default value | 200. |
| Changes take effect | Immediately. |
| Lockable | No. |
What can I do with this system value?
You can select the action to take when using an uninterruptible power supply during power failure.
On some partitioned systems, this system value can only be changed from the primary partition.
This system value has the following options:
- Automatically power down the entire system (0)
- The system automatically powers down when system utility power fails.
- Power down system after time interval (1-99999)
- Specify the delay time in seconds before the utility power fails.
- Power down system, retain power on main tower (*BASIC)
- The system assigns the appropriate wait time (in seconds).
- Power down system, system assigns delay time (*CALC)
- The system assigns the appropriate wait time (in seconds).
- Do not automatically power down system (*NOMAX)
- The system does not start any action on its own.