Performing a normal initial program load

Perform a normal initial program load (IPL) at the end of any recovery before allowing users to resume normal activity.

To perform a normal IPL, follow these steps:

  1. Place the system in Normal mode.

    If you are using logical partitions with a Hardware Management Console (HMC), perform these steps on the console of the logical partition on which you want to perform an IPL:

    1. Expand your Management Environment in your HMC.
    2. Expand your Server.
    3. Expand Server and Partition.
    4. Click Server Management.
    5. Expand Partitions.
    6. Select a partition.
    7. Right-click the partition and select Properties.
    8. In the Partition Properties window, click the Settings tab.
    9. Under the Boot category, change the Keylock position to Normal.
    10. Click the OK button.
  2. Ensure that no users are signed on and no jobs are active.
  3. Type the following command and press the Enter key: 
    
PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES)
  4. When the IPL is complete, sign on the system.
  5. Start any other subsystems that need to be started, such as QTCP or QSNADS. 
    
STRSBS SBSD(subsystem-name)