System reference code (SRC) A900 2000 recovery

If no workstation on your server is operational, follow these steps.

Note: For information about alternative ways to change the console mode in V5R4, see the Operations Console topic.
  1. Use the control panel to change your server IPL to manual mode.
  2. Use the power pushbutton on the control panel to force power down on your server.
  3. Perform an IPL on your server.
  4. Sign on as QSECOFR.
  5. On the IPL or Install the System display, select option 1 (Perform an IPL).
  6. On the IPL Options display, specify Y for the Define or change the system at IPL prompt.
  7. On the Define or Change the System at IPL display, select option 3 (System value commands).
  8. On the System Value Commands display, select option 3 (Work with System Values).
  9. On the Work with System Values display, type QIPLTYPE in the Position to field.
  10. In the Option column for the QIPLTYPE system value, type 2 (Change).
  11. On the Change System Value display for the QIPLTYPE system value, type 2 (Attended IPL, console in debug mode).
  12. Press Enter. You see the Work with System Values display.
  13. Press F3 twice to return to the Define or Change Your System display.
  14. Press F3 (Exit and continue IPL) to continue your IPL.
Related concepts
Operations Console
Related tasks
Prepare the server for production
Change your server IPL to manual mode
Use the power pushbutton
Prepare the partitioned server for production