Access service tools using DST

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:

  1. Put the control panel in manual mode.
  2. Use the control panel to select function 21 and press Enter. The DST Sign On display appears on the console.
  3. Sign on to DST using your service tools user ID and password. The Use dedicated service tools (DST) display appears.
  4. 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:

  1. Put the control panel in manual mode.
  2. If the server is powered off, turn the server on.
  3. 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.
  4. Sign on to DST using your service tools user ID and password. The Use dedicated service tools (DST) display appears.
  5. 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.
Related reference
Password policies for service tools user IDs