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Is it possible for an IBM i Client partition to automatically start when varying on its associated Network Server Description (NWSD) from the IBM iHost?
Answer
This document explains how to automate the start of a IBM i Client partition by varying on its associated Network Server Description (NWSD).
| o | For VPM-managed systems, this is done by setting the ONLINEat IPL parameter to *YES in the NWSD. |
| o | For an HMC-managed system, you will need to make some changes to the NWSD and the partition profile as shown in the next steps: |
| 1. | You will need to edit the NWSD and set/change the following two parameters: o PWRCTL *YES o IPLSOURCE *PANEL  |
| 2. | Add the Power Controlling partition to the partition profile of the IBM i Client partition. Navigate to the IBM i Client partition profile on the HMC and select Edit: |
| 3. | Select the Power Controlling tab as follows: |
| 4. | From the drop down list, select the partition which is your IBM i Host partition and select Add. This guide used 01-Host IBM i 6.1. Once you have added the Power Controlling partition, the panel will look similar to the following: |
| 5. | After completing these steps, you can start the IBM i Client partition by varying on the NWSD. Note: It is not recommended to shut down the partition by varying off the Network Server Description (NWSD) as this will cause an abnormal IPL. |
The sequence to shut down your IBM i Client partition is as follows:
| 1. | On the IBM i Client partition, issue a PWRDWNSYS. |
| 2. | Use the HMC to monitor the progressing D6xx SRCs, and wait until the IBM i Client partition shows ‘Not Activated’ for its status. |
| 3. | When you want vary off the NWSD, you must prompt the vary off command using <F4> and set the parameter FRCVRYOFF *YES. |
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