B2008105: IBM i 6.1.1 Fails to Start on Power 7+ "D" models
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Problem(Abstract)
This document describes - srcB2008105: IBM i 6.1.1 Fails to Start on Power 7+ "D" models
Resolving the problem
Running IBM i 6.1.1 on Power 7+ servers such as model 9117-MMD, ExD, or Pureflex 42x, 22x, or 23x requires either the purchase of the PowerVM activation code "IBM i 6.1.1 Native IO Enablement" (where available) or that IBM i 6.1.1 partitions be assigned virtual IO only (no physical IO). The virtual IO only restriction is enforced by the partition property "RestrictedIO". If an IBM i 6.1.1 partition is activated on a system without the activation code and without the "RestrictedIO Partition" property set, the IPL will fail with reference code SRCB2008105. This error occurs regardless of the I/O actually assigned because the partition is still capable of having native I/O assigned dynamically.
The error returned will be SRCB2xx8105 with word 3 SRC0000008B ( 0000008B ).
Errors that can also occur when the system is not pure virtual include:
HSCL1552 - Due to I/O pools existing. To resolve, check for I/O pools (Properties => Hardware => I/O => I/O pools button) if any pools exist, remove them.
HSCL058A - Indicating Opticonnect as the issue. To resolve, take the partition out of RestrictedIO state (uncheck RestrictedIO on the partition properties general tab), then edit profile => Opticonnect tab => uncheck the boxes for Use virtual OptiConnect and Use High Speed Link (HSL) OptiConnect, followed by putting the partition back into RestrictedIO state.
This specific error subtype is displayed only when a user attempts to IPL a partition running an incompatible SLIC release for that system platform. This error is displayed in the following situations:
o / A user attempts to IPL an IBM i partition using a SLIC version earlier than V6R1M1 on a Power 7 system (Note: This is an existing restriction.)o / A user attempts to IPL an IBM i partition with native hardware I/O devices using a SLIC version equal to V6R1M1 on a Power 7+ system that does not support it.
This restriction is documented in the announcement letters. The MMD announcement can be found at the following URL:
The problem can be resolved by one of the following:
1. Upgrading to IBM i 7.1 or later
2. Purchase of the "IBM i 6.1.1 Native IO Enablement" feature (for servers that support it)
3. Running IBM i 6.1.1 in restricted IO mode.
IBM i 6.1.1 Native IO Enablement feature
On some models, feature code EB34 can be purchased to enable running IBM i 6.1.1 on native (physical) IO. Models that support this feature are listed below.
Power 770 (9117-MMD)
Power 780 (9179-MHD) / FC #EB34 added in Hardware Announcement A13-0023 2/2013 / 7.1.0 TR5
6.1.1 RS-K
Power 710 (8231-E1D)
Power 720 (8202-E4D)
Power 730 (8231-E2D)
Power 740 (8205-E6D) / FC #EB34 / 7.1.0 TR6
6.1.1 RS-K
Power 750 (8408-E8D)
Power 760 (9109-RMD) / *Not supported /
*Always check latest announcements and sales information for possible updates to feature offerings.
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Running IBM i 6.1.1 in Restricted IO mode
The partition profile cannot contain any physical IO. Additionally the partition properties must have "RestrictedIO Partition" checked.
Checking the Restricted IO property
Note: HMC must be at v7.7.7 to see the "Restricted IO" box
To check the current setting of a partition, in the HMC navigation area you should expand Systems ManagementServers, and select the server. In the work panel, select the partition and click Properties. Note that the setting can be viewed but not changed while the partition is operating:
To check from Command Line Interface (CLI), you should run the following command:
lssyscfg -m <managed system -r lpar -F "name,os400_restricted_io_mode"
Setting the Restricted IO property
When creating a new partition, the setting can be selected on the first panel of the Create LPAR Wizard:
To change the setting on an existing partition, you should do the following:
2. / Remove any physical I/O from the profile.
If any profile has physical I/O, edit the profile(s) and remove the physical IO.
3. / Set RestrictedIO Partition.
On the Partition properties, General tab, check RestrictedIO Partition and click OK:
Note: To allow a partition to suspend, it must be pure virtual; therefore, both boxes would need to be checked as shown above.
4. / Activate the partition.
If any profiles have physical IO, the activate will fail with the error HSCLAA22 - IBM i restricted I/O mode cannot be enabled. Modify the profile(s) listed in the error and retry the activate:
Partition attributes preventing pure virtual:
-Service partition
-BSR windows
-Mover Service Partition (MSP)
-Time Reference Partition (TRP)
-Virtual IO server
-Partition Time Reference
-Opti-connect / HSL
-Physical IO
-New resources target partition
-HEA
-HCA/IB
A non-disruptive resource dump and pedbg should be collected if unable to check the "Restricted IO" box.
Historical Number
647771824