The service tools user ID you use to access service tools with
DST needs to have the functional privilege to use the DST environment.
There are two methods for starting DST. The first is to access DST through
function 21 from the system control panel. The second method is to use a manual
IPL.
Access service tools using DST from the system control panel
To
access service tools using DST from the control panel, complete the following
steps:
- Put the control panel in manual mode.
- Use the control panel to select function 21 and press Enter. The DST Sign
On display appears on the console.
- Sign on to DST using your service tools user ID and password. The Use
dedicated service tools (DST) display appears.
- Select the appropriate option from the list and press Enter.
- Select option 5 (Work with DST environment) to get to additional options
for working with service tools user IDs.
- Select option 7 (Start a service tool) to start any of the service tools
available from DST.
- Select any of the other options, as appropriate.
Access service tools using DST from a manual IPL
To
access service tools using DST from a manual IPL, complete the following
steps:
- Put the control panel in manual mode.
- If the server is powered off, turn the server on.
- If the server is powered on to i5/OS™,
enter the Power Down System (PWRDWNSYS) command, PWRDWNSYS *IMMED
RESTART(*YES), on an i5/OS command
line to turn off the system and restart it.
- Sign on to DST using your service tools user ID and password. The Use
dedicated service tools (DST) display appears.
- Select the appropriate option from the list and press Enter.
- Select option 5 (Work with DST environment) to get additional options
for working with service tools user IDs.
- Select option 7 (Start a service tool) to start any of the service tools
available from DST.
- Select any of the other options, as appropriate.