The failing component is the VPD card.
After the part has been replaced and before powering on the system, make sure the system vital product data is restored (see Programming vital product data); otherwise, the system will fail to IPL.
Use this table to identify and replace the VPD card.
| System model | Name of symbolic FRU to locate | FRU name | Link to locations information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | CAPACTY | VPD Card | Locations — model 505 |
| 510, 51A and OpenPower® 710 | CAPACTY | VPD card | Locations — model 510, 51A, and OpenPower 710 |
| 515, 520, 525, and 9111-285 | CAPACTY | VPD card | Locations — Model 520 and 285 |
| 55x and OpenPower 720 | CAPACTY | VPD card | Locations — model 55x and OpenPower 720 |
| 561 and 570 | CAPACTY | VPD card (on the primary unit or any of the secondary units) | Locations — model 561 and 570 |
| 575 | CAPACTY | VPD card | Locations — model 575 |
| 590 and 595 | CAPACTY | VPD card | Locations — model 590 and 595 |
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