Re: AS/400e installation when hard disks are wiped

Thanks for the info, from the manuals it looks like it's possible, however,
most likely I'll know for sure when/if I'll get installation media. The
system is 9406-170, so according to the chart, v5r3 can be installed on it.

The pricing options provided on the site http://www.idevcloud.com/ look
very promising. Somehow i was not able to find it, maybe because of my
location (Europe), google results are a bit tailored.


On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, <rob@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> First of all we need something more descriptive than "AS400e" before we
> can bless V5R3.  Something that matches the chart shown on:
> http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssm1platformibmi
> 9401-150 for example.
> Often this is in small print on the front of the box by the serial number.
>
> Not that it is legal, and I discourage this practice, but you could try
> scratching your disks every 70 days and reinstalling.  I thought at one
> time IBM had a hook in there to catch people doing this but I've been told
> I was misinformed.
>
> See this reference
>
> http://public.dhe.ibm.com/systems/power/docs/systemi/v5r3/en_US/sc415120.pdf
> iSeries
> Install, upgrade, or delete i5/OS and related software
> Version 5 Release 3
>
> Available at:
>
> http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i_53/pdf/ibmi53pdf.htm
>
> Me, personally, I would find this frustrating at best!
> First of all, I hate obsolete versions of the OS and I thrive on the
> newest.
> Second of all, that hardware is a dog and much of the stuff you would
> learn "hardware wise" isn't really transferable.  For example, hooking up
> a token ring card, or a modem connection into IBM, or an IXS card are
> skills that are minimal compared to something more useful, like flint
> knapping.
> Third, power consumption by older models would tax the wiring on my old
> house.  And my electric bill is already a kick in the knickers.
> I really think one would be better off by using a timeshare service or
> some such thing.  Sort of like this:
> http://www.idevcloud.com/
>
> Rob Berendt
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>
>
>
> From:   Marius Mellis <marius.mellis@xxxxxxxxx <javascript:;>>
> To:     Midrange Systems Technical Discussion <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> <javascript:;>>
> Date:   05/13/2015 01:35 PM
> Subject:        Re: AS/400e installation when hard disks are wiped
> Sent by:        "MIDRANGE-L" <midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> <javascript:;>>
>
>
>
> Thanks for those who have provided helpful links.
>
> Serial keys/licenses are not a big issue to me. The trial period of 70
> days
> is acceptable. So, will it be possible to install, for example, the v5r3
> os
> if i'll acquire installation media (turns out it's not an easy task) on
> wiped disks? Will it be enough to change the IPL type and mode in order to
> boot software from the CD and start installation? Anyone can provide a
> good
> manual? Thank you.
>
>
> Regars,
> Marius
>
> On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, DrFranken <midrange@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>
> > I just got a note 5 minutes ago from Her Royal Highness Queen of Keys at
> > IBM on another issue. She indicated that the O/S keys go back to V3 days
> > and IBM i (then OS/400) keys started at V4 and processor license keys
> for
> > core quantity at V5R1.
> >
> > Sans Keys you get to play for 70 days.
> >
> >         - Larry "DrFranken" Bolhuis
> >
> > www.frankeni.com
> > www.iDevCloud.com
> > www.iInTheCloud.com
> >
> > On 5/13/2015 12:51 PM, rob@xxxxxxxxx <javascript:;> wrote:
> >
> >  I do find evidence that WRKLICINF existed prior to V5
> >>
> >>
>
> http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/pubs/html/as400/v4r5/ic2924/index.htm?info/cl/wrklicin.htm
>
> >> Trying to find out how enforced it was.
> >>
> >>
> >> Rob Berendt
> >>
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