Re: IPL Error

I was working from the console, our console is connected via twinax and with 
a normal IPL it loads fine, and we can log in from the console with no 
problem, perform normal everyday routines, it is only when attempting a BM 
that it fails.

The console is connected and powered on


On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 19:40:51 -0800, Keith Carpenter wrote
> The whole point of a manual IPL is to use the console to do system 
> maintenance functions like upgrade the OS, apply PTFs, or run DST 
> (dedicated mode service tools).
> 
> A Normal IPL will start the OS with or without a console.  Hence no 
> need to generate an error if the console is not connected or powered 
> off.
> 
> Do you have a console ?
> Is it connected and powered on ?
> 
> I'm guessing you've not used a console before.
> Your system (170) is configured to use either a twinax or ascii type 
> of console.  The type is is determined by the which cards are 
> installed and the slots they are in.  There will be a special serial 
> cable for the ascii console.  Twinax (looks like a large 2 pin coax) 
> uses a dedicated 5250 terminal.
> 
> Your system (probably recently purchased), should have come with 
> some cables for either twinax or an ascii console.
> 
> Keith
> 
> D.W. wrote:
> > I am trying to do a manual IPL and I am getting an error message
> > A6005008.  I did a look up on google and it appears that its complaining
> > about not finding the console, but when I do a normal IPL it loads with
> > no problems.
> >  
> > Suggestions? Ideas? I need to fix a system password issue and I am down
> > to about five days, and this is really starting to get irritating.
> >  
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