5. Go to “Chapter 2. Unit Reference Codes” on page 59 and use the displayed SRC
to correct the problem.
This ends the procedure.
Cannot Perform IPL at a Specified Time (No SRC)
To correct the IPL problem, perform this procedure until you determine the
problem and can perform an IPL at a specified time.
1. Perform the following:
a. Verify that the power cable is plugged into the power outlet.
b. Verify that power is available at the customer’s power outlet.
2. Power on the system in normal mode, (see “Powering On and Powering Off
the System and Logical Partitions” on page 922).
Does the IPL complete successfully?
Yes No
↓ Go to “Starting Point for All Problems” on page 4.
This ends the procedure.
3. Have all the units in the system become powered on that you expected to
become powered on?
Yes No
↓ Go to “Starting Point for All Problems” on page 4 and find the
symptom that matches the problem.
This ends the procedure.
4. Verify the system date and time by doing the following:
a. Enter DSPSYSVAL QIPLDATTIM (the Display System Value command) on
the command line.
Observe the system value parameters.
Note: The system value parameters are the date and time the system
operator requested a timed IPL.
b. Enter DSPSYSVAL QDATE (the Display System Value command) on the
command line.
Check the system values for the date.
Display System Value
System: S0000000
System value.........: QIPLDATTIM
Description .........: Date and time to automatically IPL
IPL date .........: MM/DD/YY
IPL time .........: HH:MM:SS
Figure 1. Display for QIPLDATTIM
IPL Problems
Chapter 1. Starting Problem Analysis 23