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460 Logical Partitions on System i5
3. We use the i5/OS DSPPTF command to see the status of the applied PTFs (see
Figure 14-49). There is a new PTF status indicator for the firmware PTFs. Notice in the
status field that our firmware PTFs are set as ‘Not applied - IPL’. This new status means
that we must perform a system IPL (shutdown of all partitions and restart the managed
system) to activate the new firmware PTFs.
Figure 14-49 PTF status screen before system IPL
4. Next we shut down ALL other partitions on the managed system (except the service
partition).
5. Finally, we power down the service partition using the i5/OS PWRDWNSYS command.
PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) IPLSRC(B)
When you shut down the i5/OS service partition the system reference code D6xx430B
(copy firmware to the t-side) or D6xx430A (copy firmware to the p-side) might be
displayed for an extended period of time. The xx should increment periodically and is a
normal part of processing when server firmware fixes are being installed. When the
service partition has finished installing the new server firmware, the managed system will
be automatically restarted. You must allow the server to complete the processing; do not
interrupt this process. In our exercise this process took around 40 mins to complete.
Display PTF Status
System: XXXXXXXX
Product ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 5722999
IPL source . . . . . . . . . . . . . : ##MACH#B ##SERV#T
Release of base option . . . . . . . : V5R3M0 L00
Type options, press Enter.
5=Display PTF details 6=Print cover letter 8=Display cover letter
PTF IPL
Opt ID Status Action
MH00252 Not applied - IPL Yes
MH00251 Not applied - IPL Yes
MH00248 Not applied - IPL Yes
MH00247 Superseded None
MH00246 Superseded None
MH00245 Superseded None
MH00242 Superseded None
MH00241 Superseded None
MH00240 Superseded None
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F3=Exit F11=Display alternate view F17=Position to F12=Cancel