Accessing service tools using DST

To access service tools, you can use dedicated service tools (DST) from the system control panel or from a manual initial program load (IPL).

The service tools user ID that you use to access service tools with DST needs to have the functional privilege to use DST. You can start the DST by using function 21 from the system control panel or by using a manual initial program load (IPL).

Accessing service tools using DST from the system control panel

To access service tools using DST from the control panel, complete the following steps:

  1. Put the control panel in manual mode.
  2. Use the control panel to select function 21 and press Enter. The DST Sign On display appears on the console.
  3. Sign on to DST using your service tools user ID and password. The Use dedicated service tools (DST) display appears.
  4. Select the appropriate option from the list and press Enter.
    • Select option 5 (Work with DST environment) to get to additional options for working with service tools user IDs.
    • Select option 7 (Start a service tool) to start any of the service tools available from DST.
    • Select any of the other options, as appropriate.

Accessing service tools using DST from a manual IPL

To access service tools using DST from a manual initial program load (IPL), complete the following steps:

  1. Put the control panel in manual mode.
  2. Take either of the following actions:
    • If the system is powered off, turn the system on.
    • If the system is powered on, enter the Power Down System (PWRDWNSYS) command, PWRDWNSYS *IMMED RESTART(*YES), on a command line to turn off the system and restart it.
  3. Sign on to DST using your service tools user ID and password. The Use dedicated service tools (DST) display is shown.
  4. Select the appropriate option from the list and press Enter.
    • Select option 5 (Work with DST environment) to get additional options for working with service tools user IDs.
    • Select option 7 (Start a service tool) to start any of the service tools available from DST.
    • Select any of the other options, as appropriate.