Task 4: Loading the Licensed Internal Code from media
You need to load the Licensed Internal Code from media to complete the preparation.
- Find the Licensed Internal Code tape
or optical media. It is the first volume
of the most current set of SAVSYS media or the first volume of the
distribution optical media.Notes:
- Do not use save media that was created through dedicated service tools (DST) by using option 5=Save Licensed Internal Code from the initial program load (IPL) or Install the System menu unless you have been instructed to do so by Software Services. The save media that you create through this process does not contain the Licensed Internal Code program temporary fix (PTF) inventory information or the i5/OS operating system. If you perform the recovery process using this save media, you will have to reinstall the Licensed Internal Code from either a SAVSYS media or from your distribution media before you can load any PTFs onto the system.
- Use the distribution media only if no SAVSYS media volume exists. If you use the distribution media, some system information will be lost. This includes, but is not limited to, PTFs and PTF packages. If you use the distribution media, you must reinstall all cumulative PTF packages and individual PTFs applied after the initial installation of your system.
- Place the media volume in the device that you
use for the IPL, or place the optical media in
the optical disk unit. When you start the IPL, the system
searches the alternate IPL devices for the correct media. For more
information about loading the tape or optical media,
see the setup manual for the device.Notes:
- If you cannot load your alternate IPL device when the power is off, continue with the next step. The system prompts you later with a system reference code (SRC) code for the tape device or optical device.
- If you use a tape device that you enabled as an alternate installation device, you must load both the Licensed Internal Code CD-ROM and your tape media. (An alternate installation device is an alternate IPL device that is connected to a bus other than the system bus (bus 1).)
- Turn on the power to the system.
- If you could not load your media volume in step 2, load the first media volume into
the device that you use for IPL. Make the device ready and then continue
with the next step.
- To perform an alternate IPL for a logical partition
using the HMC, perform these steps:
- Expand your Management Environment in your HMC.
- Expand your system.
- Expand System and Partition.
- Click Systems Management.
- Expand Partitions.
- Select the partition.
- Right-click the partition and select Properties.
- In the Partition Properties window, click the Settings tab.
- Under the Boot category change the Keylock position to Manual and the IPL source to D.
- Click the OK button.
- Expand the partition.
- Right-click the partition profile and select Properties.
- Select the Tagged I/O tab.
- Under the Alternate restart device category press Select.
- Expand the unit.
- Expand the bus.
- Select the Slot with your I/O processor.
- Press Select.
- Press OK.
- If your system is powered off, right-click the partition, and select Activate. If your system is running, select Shut down partition, and then select Activate.
- To perform an alternate IPL for a logical partition
using the HMC, perform these steps:
- Ensure that the tape device or optical device is online or ready. No action is required for devices that perform this step automatically (such as the tape cartridge unit).
- Ensure that the console display is turned on. After
a delay, you should see the Install Licensed Internal Code menu. The length of
the delay varies, depending on your system configuration and the speed
of your alternate IPL device. The delay is typically between 5 minutes
and 30 minutes. When you see this menu, continue with step 7.
If the system attention light appears and one of the SRC codes that are shown in Table 1 is displayed in the Data display, complete the instructions for that SRC code.
Note: If you are using logical partitions, the SRC codes will be shown on the HMC under the operator panel value.Table 1. SRC codes when loading the Licensed Internal Code SRC code Why it appears What you do A1xx 1933
A12x 1933
('x' is any
character)The device for the alternate IPL is not ready. Make sure that you loaded the correct media volume. Make the device unit ready. Wait for the System Attention light to go off. Then continue with the next step. If the System Attention light stays on for more than 5 minutes, check to see if you have the correct tape loaded in the device for the alternate IPL and make the device ready. Then continue with the next step. B1xx 1803
B1xx 1806
B1xx 1938The device for the alternate IPL was not found or was not ready. Make sure that you powered on the device, that you loaded the correct media volume, and the media volume is ready. Then continue with the next step. B1xx 1934
The wrong media volume is loaded. Or the high-speed feature is enabled on the 2440 Tape Unit. Load the correct media volume and make the device ready. Then continue with the next step or disable the high-speed feature on the 2440 Tape Unit. B608 1105
This SRC occurs when you exit from the automatic installation because an alternate installation device attached to the system is enabled but is otherwise not ready. The device might not be ready because the media volume is not loaded or the device might not be enabled as an alternate installation device. Or, there might be a problem with the device. Power down the system. If necessary, fix the device. Power on the system. Verify that the alternate installation device is enabled. Load the media volume in the alternate installation device and start the installation procedure again. 2507 0001
2642 0001
2643 0001A media volume is not loaded in the device for the alternate IPL. Make sure the correct media volume is loaded in the correct device. Then continue with the next step. 2644 3136
The device is assigned to another system. Go to the other system and vary off the device. Make sure that you loaded the correct media volume. Then continue with the next step. Any other SRC The system encountered a problem loading the Licensed Internal Code. - You are shown the Install Licensed Internal Code display.
Install Licensed Internal Code Select one of the following: 1. Install Licensed Internal Code 2. Work with Dedicated Service Tools (DST) 3. Define alternate installation device
- If you have an alternate installation device attached to the system, perform steps 8 through 10. If you do not have an alternate installation device attached to the system, type a 1 and press the Enter key.
Note: You are now ready to load your Licensed Internal Code. Consult your recovery checklist before continuing. The checklist tells you the correct option to select from the Install Licensed Internal Code display. - If you have an alternate installation device attached to the system, type a 3 to verify its address and determine whether it is enabled or disabled.
- The Select Alternate Installation Device
Bus display appears.
Select Alternate Installation Device Bus System: YOURSYS Type Option, press Enter. 1=Select Option Bus Number Selected _ 2 _ 3 * _ 4 _ 5 _ 6 _ 7 _ 8 _ 9 _ A _ B _ C _ D More..... F2=Deselect device F3=Exit 12=Cancel
The Selected column shows the bus where the alternate load source is currently defined. You can use option 1 (Select) to verify that the correct device has been selected. Select your media type and then press the Enter key. If the correct device has been selected, press F3 to exit.
You can use the F2 key to deselect the current bus and then use option 1 to select another. All buses that exist on the system are displayed.
After pressing the Enter key, there will be a brief delay (up to 10 minutes) while the bus is initialized. Following this delay, the Select Alternate Installation Device display appears.
Type a 1 in the Option field to select the device you want to use, and press the Enter key.Select Alternate Installation Device System: YOURSYS Type option, press Enter. 1=Select 5=Details Resource Serial Option Name Type Model Number Selected _ TAP01 6380 001 00-1017187 _ TAP08 3287 030 32-234333 _ TAP02 6380 001 00-2017187 _ TAP05 3287 030 72-234333 * _ TAP09 6380 001 00-1015187 _ TAP16 3287 030 22-234633 F2=Deselect device F3=Exit F5=Refresh F12=Cancel
Note: When installing from an alternate installation device, be sure that only one device contains valid install media. This will prevent the wrong version of the Licensed Internal Code from being installed. - Press F3 to exit.
- The Install Licensed Internal Code display appears. Type a 1 and press the Enter key.
- Press the Enter key on the Confirm Alternate Installation Device display.
You are now ready to load your Licensed Internal Code. Consult your recovery checklist before continuing. The checklist tells you the correct option to select from the Install Licensed Internal Code display.