– For system models 830, 840, SB2 and SB3, this disk unit must be located in
position D31, D32, D33, or D34.
Secondary Partition:
– See ’Locating a Secondary Partition’s Load Source From the Primary
Partition’s Console’ in the iSeries Service Functions information.
v Remote load source - A load source disk unit that is not a local load source.
1. Have you exchanged the local load source disk unit?
Yes No
↓ Exchange the failing disk unit (see “Chapter 4. Removal and
Installation Procedures” on page 617 and perform ″Disk Unit -
Concurrent″ for the model or FC that you are working on).
2. Perform an alternate IPL to dedicated service tool (DST) (Type D IPL) (see
“Dedicated Service Tools (DST)” in the iSeries Service Functions information).
The Install Licensed Internal Code display appears on the system console.
3. Select the Install Licensed Internal Code option (see “Install Licensed Internal
Code Utility” in the iSeries Service Functions information).
When the install is complete, the system automatically performs an IPL from
disk. The Disk Configuration Attention Report displays. Press F3 to exit to
Dedicated Service Tools (DST). Do not select F10 from the Disk
Configuration Attention Report display when you are performing this
Recover Remote Load source procedure.
Note: At this time, the load source disk is the only configured disk unit in the
system. The following steps ensure that the destruction of customer
data and programs will not occur.
4. Did you get a Disk Configuration Error Report with a ″Unit has incorrect
logical partition configuration″ warning?
No Yes
↓ You have logical partitions that need to be recovered before you can
continue with this disk unit recovery procedure. Perform the
following:
a. Enter the Use Dedicated Service Tools (DST) option from the IPL
or Install the System display.
b. Enter the password 22222222.
Note: If this password is not valid, ask the customer for the
correct password.
c. Select the Work with system partitions option on the Use
Dedicated Service Tools (DST) display.
d. Select the Recover configuration data option on the Work with
System Partitions display.
e. Select the Recover primary partition configuration data on the
Recover Configuration Data display.
f. Review the information on the Select Disk Unit for Configuration
Data Recovery display. Select the disk unit with the most recent
date and correct system serial number and press enter.
g. The system automatically copies the configuration data to the
primary partition’s load source, and performs an IPL. The Disk
Configuration Attention Report displays. Press F3 to exit to
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