CAPACTY
The VPD card might be the failing item.
After you replace the part and before you power on the system, make sure the system's vital product data (VPD) is restored (see Setting the system identifiers, or see Programming vital product data). The system cannot complete an IPL unless the VPD information is programmed correctly.
Use the following table to determine the part number for the field replaceable unit (FRU).
| Type and model | Part number | Description | Location code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5148-21L, 5148-22L, 8247-21L, 8247-22L, 8247-42L, 8284-21A, 8284-22A, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A | See System parts. | VPD card | Un-P1-C13 |
| 8408-44E or 8408-E8E | See System parts. | VPD card | Un-P1-C14 |
| 9080-MHE, 9080-MME, 9119-MHE, or 9119-MME | See System parts. | VPD card | Un-P1-C12 in the system control unit |
For more information about failing part numbers, location codes, or removal and replacement procedures, see Part locations and location codes. Select your machine type and model number to see applicable procedures for your system.
