System reference code A6005008

Use this table if you received system reference code (SRC) A6005008. If an IPL did not find a console and if the console type is set to anything except a 1, the system will display code A6005008.

  • If you are attempting to use a twinaxial console the only data relevant in this SRC is word 16. Use the following table to determine the twinaxial failure. The first 4 characters of this word contains the last 4 characters of the original failure type. For example, if word 16 contained 50010001, the twinaxial-related SRC would be A6005001 and the console type is set to use a twinaxial console. Refer to that SRC.
  • If you are attempting to use Operations Console, select the appropriate section in the following table by referring to this list:
    • Local console on a network uses words 13, 14, and 15.
Note: If you just replaced the LAN adapter associated with Operations Console (LAN), you need to wait at least 35 minutes for the system to find and use the new LAN adapter. In this case, when the system is satisfied, it starts using the new adapter. The console should start, and the SRC is no longer shown.
LAN
If Word 13 value is: Failure Word 14 means: Word 15 means:
Start of change0End of change Start of changeThe LAN connection is active and has received TCP/UDP/RAW packets (e.g. ping). However, the PC failed to connect.End of change Start of changeIP address End of change Start of change End of change
1 No supported HW detected or HW detected is not expected (for example, you replaced the LAN IOA so the serial number is different)   In some cases the serial number of the expected adapter may be shown.
2 LAN IOA failed to report    
3 Hardware error Common error codes: Start of change
  • 53001A80, 53002AC0, CC10031A: Network, cable or the LAN adapter may not be operational.
  • 00000000: This error code indicates the adapter reported but has not been initialized yet. This is not considered an error, at this time. The adapter should be activated shortly.
  • For other error codes contact your service provider.
End of change 		Card position or serial number of adapter
4 BOOTP status: If attempts are zero, then BOOTP is ready, when called. If attempts have a value, then the PC did not respond Attempts Card position or serial number of adapter
5 The system's LAN connection is active but the PC failed to connect. Are the PC and system on the same network and using the same protocol? Can the PC ping the system? (ping serverhostname) IP address Card position or serial number of adapter
Word 16 Word 16 in the form of xxxx yy zz means the following:
  • xxxx where:
    • The twinaxial-related SRC is represented by the first 4 characters.
  • yy where:
    • 0A = No console tagged
  • zz where:
    • 00 = Not defined by user (old default value)
    • 01 = Twinaxial
    • Start of change02 = Operations Console (Direct) (obsolete)End of change
    • 03 = Operations Console (LAN )
    • 04 = Hardware Management Console (HMC) or Thin Console
Cable
If Word 17 value is: Failure Word 18 means: Word 19 means:
1 Async card not detected    
2 No cables detected Card position Card type
3 Wrong cable detected Card position Cable ID
4 Port in use Card position Card type
FA Not configured for direct cable    
Note: It is expected that a D-mode IPL with a new load source direct access storage device (DASD) will show the console type value of 00. Examples of when this can occur might be that the copy of data from a failing DASD did not copy all data or you are installing a new logical partition. Also, there are times when the DASD is late reporting an the console type value was not retrieved in time. In these cases you can use the console service function to set a console type value or attempt to contact the console again.
Parent topic: Troubleshooting system reference code data