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iSeries iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map Version 5 SA41-5155-05
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Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information in“Appendix D. Notices” on page 45. Sixth Edition (May 2001) This edition replaces SA41-5155-04. This edition applies only to reduced instruction set computer (RISC) systems. © Copyright International Bus...
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Contents iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map,SA41–5155–05 . . . . . . . . . . . . v Who Should Read This Book . . . . . . . . . v Conventions and Terminology Used in This Book . . v Prerequisite and related information . . . . . . vii Operations Navigator. . . . . . . . . . viii How to send your comm...
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iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map, SA41–5155–05 Use this book as a guide for planning and conducting an upgrade or datamigration, from one iSeries 400 or AS/400 reduced instruction set computer (RISC),to another RISC model. For information on supported releases, seehttp://as400service.ibm.com/suppo...
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v The term 8xx includes Model 820, 830, or 840. v The term iSeries or iSeries 400 as used in this document refers to the newgeneration of (previously AS/400) systems and servers positioned for e-business:e-systems and e-servers, for example Model 170. v The term iSeries server as used in this docume...
Page 9 - Prerequisite and related information; requires; vii
Prerequisite and related information Use the iSeries Information Center as your starting point for looking up iSeries andAS/400e technical information. You can access the Information Center two ways: v From the following Web site: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/infocenter v From CD-ROMs that shi...
Page 10 - An upgrade might require the use the following publications:; Operations Navigator; – Comments on the iSeries Information Center:; viii
For information about Logical Partitioning, see the LPAR web site at: www.as400.ibm.com/LPAR For information about working with PTFs, see the Managing fixes topic in theInformation Center under System planning and installation -> Getting started with iSeries -> Managing system operations . For...
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Be sure to include the following: v The name of the book or iSeries Information Center topic. v The publication number of a book. v The page number or topic of a book to which your comment applies. iSeries 940x RISC-to-RISC Road Map, SA41–5155–05 ix
Page 13 - representative for assistance if you run; What is in this Road Map?
Chapter 1. Overview of RISC-to-RISC Upgrades and DataMigrations The road map lists important considerations and activities that are critical to thesuccessful model upgrade of a system. Although this road map is not designed tobe an all inclusive how-to source for activities relating to upgrading you...
Page 14 - Upgrade process flow
Contact your local IBM representative or authorized dealer for additionalinformation on permitted upgrades. For servers that do not have an upgrade path, use the data migration section ofthis book. This would include scenarios such as an AS/400 ® Model 540 to an iSeries 400 Model 270. Why Upgrade fr...
Page 15 - Hardware Investment for Upgrading; miscellaneous equipment specification; How Long will the Upgrade Take?; approximately; What is a Data Migration?
Hardware Investment for Upgrading You may choose to upgrade your existing RISC system processor, or replace it witha new iSeries 400 model. In either case, you may keep most of the current system.The process of either an upgrade of your existing system or moving parts from anexisting system to a new...
Page 16 - Data migration process flow
For Feature Code #0205, the customer must have purchased a new server withenough hardware and disk unit to hold all of the data from the ″ source ″ model as well as any new data including any required IBM software (OS/400 and so forth).Additionally, the RISC-to-RISC Data Migration process requires t...
Page 17 - How Long will the Data Migration Take?; how long a data; Books to Use for Software Release Upgrades
How Long will the Data Migration Take? The data migration process includes planning, ordering, shipping, installing andtesting the system. The following table shows approximately how long a data migration might take. Note: You should plan at least one additional hour of down time to upgrade theopera...
Page 19 - Determining Your Upgrade Needs
Chapter 2. Planning Your Order for Upgrading or DataMigration Review this chapter as you identify a solution and again after a decision is madeto verify the accuracy and completeness of the order. After you finish reviewingthis chapter, you should have the following: v Final software order v Final h...
Page 20 - Fixes, Downloads and Updates; Click; How to Gather Configuration Information; The data can be sent to IBM with these tools:; How to Gather Performance Information; Prepare for; System planning
configuration will perform with your current workload. The program temporaryfixes (PTFs) are now available that include capacity planning information for thePowerPC processor models of the system. You can use Performance Tools to helpyou determine the proper configuration of the processor main stora...
Page 21 - Software; Other Software Related Items; Object QUSTAPEX in library QSYS type *PGM; Hardware Considerations
Prerequisites Before Placing an Order This section will cover the prerequisites of placing an order to upgrade the system.These include software-related items, hardware considerations, systemconfiguration considerations, and available services that everyone should knowbefore placing an order. You ma...
Page 22 - System Configuration Considerations; before; STRSST; Services and Other Assistance
v Verify with the original equipment manufacturer vendor that any non-IBMdevices are compatible with the model upgrade and the new software release. Note: The customer should request written confirmation of this compatibilityfrom the original equipment manufacturer vendor. v The target system may ha...
Page 23 - Model-specific Considerations for Placing an Order; might require
– Related support services– iSeries 400 and AS/400 solution services v Determine the responsibilities for all upgrade activities. These responsibilitiesinclude:– Outline the model upgrade activities and the person responsible for each activity, as described in Table 4 on page 17. – Develop an instal...
Page 24 - AS/400 Data Migration Services
v Be aware that upgrades to an AS/400 or iSeries server may require wiringchanges to a building. For more information, see Technical Studio at http://www.iseries.ibm.com/tstudio/planning/plngstrt.htm . The customer should work with the marketing representative to schedule asystem assurance meeting t...
Page 25 - Sxx Interactive Specify codes that the configurator will add:; Migrating from a 5xx to an 8xx
of these features. It should be used to ensure a valid configuration. The use ofperformance tools may also help in optimizing a configuration to match a specificset of requirements. Note: When ordering a model upgrade from a mixed-mode server (S20, S30, S40)to AS/400 7xx servers, an Interactive Spec...
Page 27 - How to Get Help with the Order; Use the Request Order Assistance display as follows:; Sending the Order to IBM
Table 2. Tasks and Responsibilities for Ordering Software Checkoff Tasks and Responsibilities for Ordering Person Responsible Order software release Customer, who may need assistance from aMarketing Representative or BusinessPartner Order program temporary fixes (PTFs) Customer, who may need assista...
Page 29 - Who is Responsible for Upgrading the System
Chapter 3. Procedure for an Upgrade (RISC-to-RISC) After you finish reviewing this chapter, you should have performed the upgradetasks and obtained the outputs outlined in the “Upgrade process flow” on page 2(except for the planning tasks and outputs already covered in “Chapter 2. PlanningYour Order...
Page 30 - What to Do When the Hardware Arrives; Preparing the Current System; For considerations when upgrading to
Table 4. Tasks and Responsibilities for the Upgrade Path (continued) Checkoff Task Person Responsible Save the system, just a system save Customer Run WRKHDWPRD command option 5 if OS/400 is onthe target system at the completion of the upgrade Customer Configure extra devices (DASD, for example) Cus...
Page 31 - OptiConnect; OptiConnect for OS/400; Integrated Netfinity; Getting Started with; This is where you load the new operating system.; System; WRKLIND; Backup and
__ 4. For considerations when upgrading an AS/400 or iSeries 400 server with OptiConnect installed, see the book OptiConnect for OS/400 , SC41-5414-02. __ 5. For considerations when upgrading an AS/400 or iSeries 400 server with Integrated Netfinity ® Server installed, see the book Getting Started w...
Page 32 - Systems Management; Preparing for System Assurance prior to hardware upgrade
the Information Center under Systems Management -> Backup, recovery, and availability -> Manuals and Redbooks . v The Backup, recovery, and availability topic under Systems Management in the Information Center: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/infocenter To find the procedure for saving the ...
Page 33 - Print Disk Configuration Status of the installed system.
__ 2. Print Disk Configuration Status of the installed system. No LPAR or LPAR Primary Partition Secondary LPAR Partitions Find disk configuration information usingthe System Service Tools (SST). a. Ensure you sign on to the system withthe user profile (such as QSRV). b. Enter the command, STRSST, t...
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system. To save the system, use option 21 on the Save menu. For moreinformation about saving the entire system using option 21, refer to any ofthe following: v The chapter on saving your iSeries 400 server in the manual Backup and Recovery, SC41-5304-05 . A PDF version of this manual is available fr...
Page 35 - System Assurance Checkpoint; alternate IPL device; Redbooks
__ 9. Print the status of all PTFs on the system (each system partition if LPAR)after installing the V5R1 software and before the hardware upgrade. Typethe following command: DSPPTF LICPGM(*ALL) OUTPUT(*PRINT) System Assurance Checkpoint The customer needs to ensure that the following is completed b...
Page 36 - Installing the Hardware for the RISC-to-RISC Upgrade; The hardware service representative should do the following:; Managing your new system I/O resources
7. Verify that prerequisite hardware changes are installed or are available to installon all system components and input or output devices. 8. Document the IPL status for all your partitions. Then, set the IPL System Actionfor each Secondary Partition: No LPAR LPAR Primary Partition LPAR Secondary P...
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__ 6. Vary off all devices, except the display station in use as the console. Usethe WRKCFGSTS *DEV command to display a list of devices. Note that theconsole is assigned to the QCTL controller. __ 7. Use the WRKCFGSTS *CTL *ALL command to ensure that all controllersare varied off. __ 8. Use the lab...
Page 40 - Performing a new system backup; Changing operating modes; Systems
Performing a new system backup __ 1. Perform a normal IPL: No LPAR LPAR Primary Partition LPAR Secondary Partition Perform the following: a. Make sure that thesystem is set to B and Normal ( N ) mode before performing the powerdown and subsequentIPL of the system. b. Once the system is set to B and ...
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b. Type QSECOFR on the System Service Tool Sign on display and press Enter. c. Select Start a service tool option. Press the Enter key. d. On the Start a Service Tool display, select Hardware service manager . Press the Enter key. e. From the Hardware Service Manager display, press F6 (print configu...
Page 43 - Work with Disk Units
Chapter 4. Procedure for a Data Migration (RISC-to-RISC) This chapter guides you through a data migration (RISC to RISC) that moves datafrom one iSeries model server to another. It requires two servers with unique serialnumbers. To migrate data from one iSeries 400 server to an upgraded model thatre...
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v _ Verified the availability of a compatible alternate IPL device (tape unit attached to the system bus 1). If the system uses an alternate installation devicefor install or restore operations, ensure the availability of the locationinformation for that device. Data migration (RISC-to-RISC) __ 1. U...
Page 47 - iSeries and AS/400 Data Migration Services; IBM has a fee-based service called; LPAR Planning and Implementation Services
Appendix A. AS/400 Global Services The following appendix describes on-site support or services that are available. Formore information refer to the web site: http://www.as400.ibm.com/services iSeries and AS/400 Data Migration Services IBM has a fee-based service called AS/400 Data Migration Service...
Page 49 - Midrange Enhanced Software Service (MRESS)
v Application planning to implementation v Application design review v Application design v AS/400 Communications network consulting v AS/400 unattended operations for communications applications v Security audit v Multi-vendor integration services v Client Access/400 v AS/400 recovery readiness aud...
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Appendix B. Considerations and Solutions See the AS/400 Homepage, AS/400 Information Center for further informationregarding your concerns. http://www.as400.ibm.comhttp://www.as400.ibm.com/infocenterhttp://www.ibm.com/eserver/iseries/infocenter IBM HTTP Server for AS/400 When migrating your AS/400 s...
Page 52 - Operations Console Setup; Manuals and Redbooks; Consideration when upgrading to 5769-RD1 OnDemand:
Operations Console For information about setting up and configuring Operations Console, see themanual Operations Console Setup , SC41-5508-02. A PDF version of this manual is available from the iSeries Information Center under Client Access Express -> Manuals and Redbooks . If you are setting up ...
Page 54 - command to restore the file. For a logical file, use the; command or the; command to restore the based-on physical files.
RSTLIB command to restore the file. For a logical file, use the RSTOBJ command or the RSTLIB command to restore the based-on physical files. 2. If you need to save the files separately to make space available on your system,use the SAVOBJ or SAVLIB command. Do not specify STG(*FREE). Make sure that ...
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Appendix C. Obtain the Latest Preventive Service PlanningInformation You need the most recent cumulative package of the Preventive Service Planning Information . The IBM software support center updates this information regularly. It provides the most current information about conditions that could i...
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Rochester, MN 55901-7829U.S.A. Such information may be available, subject to appropriate terms and conditions,including in some cases, payment of a fee. The licensed program described in this information and all licensed materialavailable for it are provided by IBM under terms of the IBM Customer Ag...
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PowerPC ASRETAINSystem/36400 C-bus is a trademark of Corollary, Inc. Lotus is a trademark of Lotus Development Corporation in the United States, orother countries, or both. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, the Windows 95 and the Windows 98 logo areregistered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Java ...
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Index A A900 2000 SRC recovery 25 A900 2000 system reference code (SRC) 25 alternate installation device installing from considerations for placing an order 11 verify availability of hardware 23 AS/400 Data Migration Services 35AS/400 Solution Services 36AS/400 System Migration Services 35auxiliary ...
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