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__ 9. Print the status of all PTFs on the system (each system partition if LPAR)
after installing the V5R1 software and before the hardware upgrade. Type
the following command:
DSPPTF LICPGM(*ALL) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
System Assurance Checkpoint
The customer needs to ensure that the following is completed before the
hardware service representative arrives:
1. Verify that the physical planning items were completed:
v High Speed Link cable diagram
v Floor plan, system layout diagram
v Cable labelling
To complete the items, see the Physical Planning in the iSeries Information
Center under Getting Started with iSeries -> Planning ->Physical planning
for your new system.
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/infocenter
2. Ensure that you have installed the latest V5R1 cumulative PTF package and
specific software release PTFs on all partitions. Refer to step 7 on page 19.
3. Verify that you have the latest full system backup (Save option 21) tapes on
hand and labeled. Refer to step 4 on page 21.
4. Verify the availability of a compatible alternate IPL device (CD-ROM or tape
unit attached to the system bus 1). If the system uses an alternate installation
device (CD-ROM, DVD, or tape unit attached to a bus other than the system
bus 1) for installation or restore operations, ensure the availability of the
location information for that device.
Note: If a tape unit is attached to a bus other than the system bus 1, record the
following information about the tape unit location:
v Type and model
v System bus
v System card
This information is necessary to set up and enable the tape unit as an
alternate installation device. For more information about alternate
installation devices, go to the Software Installation manual. A PDF version
of this manual is available from the iSeries Information Center under
System planning and installation -> Hardware and software ->
Software and licensed programs -> Install software.
5. Ensure that the console device is available and ready. For information about
setting up and configuring Operations Console, see the manual Operations
Console Setup, SC41-5508-02. A PDF version of this manual is available from the
iSeries Information Center under Client Access Express -> Manuals and
Redbooks.
6. Verify that you have the following printouts on hand (refer to step 1 on page 20
through step 9):
v Latest system configuration list
v Latest device descriptions printout on hand
v Latest controller descriptions printout on hand
v Latest PTF level printout on hand
v Latest complete and accurate label location chart or worksheet on hand
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