SRC formats

SRC formats describe the SRC record structure.

The control panel automatically displays the first word of the SRC and the extended word 1 data in Function 11 when the panel shows an SRC (see Word 1 - SRC general information). You can select other SRC words (Functions 12 through 19) by using the control panel Increment (↑), Decrement (↓), and Enter buttons. Some portions of the SRC might not contain data. SRC records vary in length (up to 36 bytes for words 1 through 9 and there may be up to 24 bytes of extended word 1 data) and display as described in the following sections.

SRC records show with a -3 next to the function number in the Function/Data display on System Units (for example, 11-3 xxxx xxxx).

The SRC record structure provides information about the machine at the time of the failure.

The control panel can display up to four words at a time. The first word of the SRC can consist of ASCII or hexadecimal characters. The other eight words of the SRC consist of hexadecimal data. Function 11 displays the first word of the SRC, which can contain 8 to 32 characters (expanded word 1). In the product activity log (PAL) and other software displays, the SRC appears much like it does for earlier releases, except for the possibility of word 1 containing up to 32 characters. Words display as a number from 1 to 9 instead of Function 11 to 13, thus disassociating the word number from the function number. Refer to Product activity log for more information on the PAL and SAL. Refer to Table 1 to see the SRC format.

Example SRC record structure

Table 1. Example SRC record structure
SRC word or FRU call-out data Control panel function Display characters Format Description
1 11 1–8 Axxx uuuu

Bxxx uuuu

 uuuu = unit reference code

If any of these SRCs appears in a serviceable event view or in the control panel, the operator or service provider must take some action.
1 11 1–8 Cxxx uuuu

Dxxx uuuu

 uuuu = unit reference code

Initial program load (IPL) progress codes.
1 – extended SRC information 11 9–32 text Additional text about the failure. This text varies by SRC.
2 12 1–8 MIGVEPff See Hardware SRC formats for details.
3 12 9–16 Hexadecimal data Varies by SRC format. See Hardware SRC formats for details.
4 12 17–24
5 12 25–32
6 13 1–8
7 13 9–16
8 13 17–24
9 13 25–32
Replacement priority 14–19 1–2 Hexadecimal data FRU call-out data. Displays the replacement priority, part number, part type, and location code.
Part number 14–19 3–9
Part type 14–19 13–16
Location code 14–19 17–32
Note: Select Function 20 to display machine type, model number, and processor feature code.