Upgrading the load source disk unit without disk protection
This checklist shows the sequence of tasks to upgrade your load source disk unit (unit 1) with a disk unit that has at least a 17-GB capacity. The disk units that are replaced in this procedure are discarded.
Print a copy of this checklist. Check off the configuration tasks as you perform them. This checklist provides an important record of your actions. It may help you diagnose any problems that occur.
Load source planning steps
Answer the questions below. If you answer Yes to all of these questions, you can perform the Load source disk unit upgrade. However, if you answer No to any of the questions, call your next level of support to perform this upgrade.
Load source planning steps | Planning requirements answers |
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Is your loadsource unprotected? |
Yes / No |
Do you know how to physically install and remove
disk units from your system? Install and remove replacement disk units on an IBM® eServer™ i5. |
Yes / No |
Do you have System i® Navigator or know how to find the physical location of disk units on your system? You will need to know this information in several tasks below. | Yes / No |
The load source upgrade will require multiple hours to complete. Make sure that you schedule the upgrade during a time frame when the system can be unavailable to perform normal system activities. Do you have time to perform the load source upgrade? | Yes / No |
Are you upgrading from release V5R3 or V5R4? | Yes / No |
Load source disk unit upgrade
Task | What to do |
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1.___ | Back up your system using the GO SAVE command. |
2.___ | Turn off your system or logical partition by
entering the following command.
The
Power Down System (PWRDWNSYS) command prepares the system to end.
Use the immediate (*IMMED) value to end all active jobs immediately
and use the RESTART (*NO) value to power off the system so that you
can install disk units in the next task. |
3.___ | Install the replacement disk units.
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4.___ | Work with Dedicated Service Tools (DST).
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5._ | Copy the load source disk unit (unit 1) to the designated replacement disk unit.
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6.___ | Turn off the system or logical partition. Note: This task is critical. Follow the directions thoroughly.
Note: There is no command line because you are using Dedicated
Service Tools.
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7.__ | Physically remove the disk units.
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8.__ | Move the replacement disk unit.
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9.__ | Work with Dedicated Service Tools (DST).
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10.__ | Examine the configuration.
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11.__ | IPL your system to IBM i. |
If this procedure has been completed correctly, your load source will be upgraded.
If this procedure has not been completed correctly, contact your next level of support.