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Unlocking service tools device IDs in SST

Learn how to unlock the service tools device IDs using system service tools (SST).

By default, this option is locked to prevent unauthorized changes to existing service tools device IDs, the creation of new IDs, or the deletion of IDs. This procedure can only be performed in dedicated service tools (DST). To unlock this SST option, complete the following steps:

Note: If you receive the message, The user can not perform the option selected, this indicates that the option is not unlocked.
  1. Access service tools using DST. This procedure can only be performed in DST.
  2. Depending on your Licensed Internal Code (LIC), complete the steps in one of the following options.
    • For servers with V5R4 or later LIC installed, complete the following steps:
      1. Select Work with DST environment > Service tools security data.
      2. Type a 7 next to the Work with lock for device IDs from SST option, and then press Enter. The status displays as Enabled.
    • For servers with V5R2 or V5R3 LIC installed, complete the following steps:
      1. Select Start a service tool > Display/Alter/Dump > Display/Alter storage > Licensed Internal Code (LIC) data > Advanced analysis.
      2. Page down until you find the FLIGHTLOG option. Type a 1 next to the option, and then press Enter. The Specify Advanced Analysis Options window is displayed. The command displays as FLIGHTLOG.
      3. Enter the SEC UNLOCKDEVID option. To lock the Service Tools Device IDs menu, enter the SEC LOCKDEVID option.