Re: moving an i5

Jerry,

One thing I'd change on your checklist.
       
.   "Perform a complete system backup the night before the move"
 
If you want to guard against both a problem with the system disks, and the 
backup tape, do TWO complete system backups.

NOTE - this could be a good time to use the SAVSTG command that's been getting 
some discussion on the list lately.  Maybe not for both backups, but why not do 
a GO SAVE #21, and a SAVSTG.

Note - from SAVSTG help:
 Note:  Because media errors cause the save operation to start
 over from the last tape volume, use of this command is       
 recommended for smaller systems only.                        

Neil Palmer, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
 
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----- Original Message ----
From: Jerry Draper <midrangel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 6:12:55 PM
Subject: moving an i5


I have to move an i5 520 a few miles and I looking for suggestions on 
how to accomplish this task.

I haven't heard that disk drives need to be locked down prior to a move 
for a long time.  Necessary?

Jerry

Here's my short list:

.    Confirm with IBM any considerations with regard to moving i5 520.        
.    Label all cables connected to i5 520 (can be done prior to move day).      
  
.    Prepare a set of testing criteria for user groups to assure the system 
is operating property after the move.        
.    Confirm that any outside partners know that the system will be 
non-operational so that no one tries (and fails) to communicate with 
i5 520.        
.    Perform a complete system backup the night before the move; do not 
allow any further processing to occur after the full system backup        


Moving Day
Task    
.    If active, stop monitors of i5 520.        
.    cause a controlled end all active systems        
.    Power off i5 520:  PWRDWNSYS IMMED RESTART(*NO)        
.    Remove all labeled cables in preparation for move.        
.    Carefully move i5 520 to new location using pullies, dollies, old 
boxes, roller logs, etc., and van.
.    Locate i5 520 at new location    
.    Connect all labeled cables         
.    Press the “power on” button on the front panel to start the IPL 
sequence.        
.    After the IPL completes normally sign on system and perform basic 
verification of system integrity.        
.    Turn system over to users for further system verification tests.