INSTALL IBMi

IBM i
7.4
IBM i and related software

Installing, upgrading, or deleting IBM i
and related software
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Note
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205.
This edition applies to IBM® i 7.4 (product number 5770-SS1) and to all subsequent releases and modifications until
otherwise indicated in new editions. This version does not run on all reduced instruction set computer (RISC) models nor
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Contents
Chapter 1. Installing, upgrading, or deleting IBM i and related software..................1
Chapter 2. What's new for IBM i 7.4....................................................................... 3
Chapter 3. Fast path for software installation, upgrade, and deletion tasks............. 5
Chapter 4. Concepts for software installation......................................................... 9

Software installation process...................................................................................................................... 9
Types of software installation devices...................................................................................................... 10
Contents of a software order..................................................................................................................... 12
Software licensing documents.............................................................................................................12
Media distribution set...........................................................................................................................13
Individual product documentation...................................................................................................... 14
Skipping a release......................................................................................................................................14
Performance data collection .....................................................................................................................14
Mixed-release environment.......................................................................................................................15
Software upgrade or replacement.............................................................................................................15
Releases supported and system model information for IBM i upgrades........................................... 15
Installation and IBM-supplied objects................................................................................................ 16
Compressed objects and storage space..............................................................................................17
Files that the system deletes during installation................................................................................ 17
Globalization and IBM i software installation........................................................................................... 17
Considerations for changing a primary language................................................................................ 18
Considerations for installing additional secondary languages........................................................... 18
Chapter 5. Checklist: IBM i software upgrade or replacement readiness................21
Chapter 6. Preparing to upgrade or replace IBM i software....................................25

Verifying the contents of your software order...........................................................................................25
Identifying and reviewing information resources................................................................................25
Verifying the correct optical distribution media.................................................................................. 26
Verifying license keys for keyed products........................................................................................... 26
Preparing the system for IBM i software upgrade or replacement.......................................................... 26
Reviewing software PTF (fix) requirements.........................................................................................27
Finding the latest PSP information.................................................................................................27
Analyzing fixes you currently have on your system....................................................................... 27
Permanently applying program temporary fixes (PTFs)................................................................ 27
Adding fix support for currently installed licensed programs....................................................... 27
Working with critical system values before you install software........................................................ 28
Recording and printing all system values before you install software.......................................... 28
Changing certain system values (QSYSLIBL, QUSRLIBL, QALWOBJRST, or QVFYOBJRST)........ 28
Optionally changing the scan control system value.......................................................................29
Setting the Year offset value...........................................................................................................29
Verifying the integrity of user-modified system objects..................................................................... 30
Verifying user profiles and checking cross-reference files............................................................30
Checking the QSECOFR user profile...............................................................................................30
Ensuring that the IBM-supplied product libraries are in the system ASP.....................................30
Ensuring two-phase commit integrity..................................................................................................31
Minimizing software installation time..................................................................................................32
Gathering performance data for benchmark.......................................................................................32
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Gathering performance data with Collection Services.................................................................. 32
Analyzing performance data...........................................................................................................33
Performing initial upgrade or replacement tasks..................................................................................... 34
Choosing a software installation method and device..........................................................................34
Preparing for globalization................................................................................................................... 34
Preparing the upgrade device and media............................................................................................ 34
Preparing to upgrade or replace software using an image catalog............................................... 34
Determining storage requirements for image catalog installation.......................................... 34
Freeing up space on the load-source disk unit for an image catalog...................................... 35
Preparing an optical image catalog to install software............................................................ 35
Preparing a tape image catalog to install software.................................................................. 37
Preparing to upgrade or replace software using optical container media.................................... 39
Preparing to upgrade or replace software with virtual optical storage using the Network File
System....................................................................................................................................... 40
Requirements for virtual optical storage within a Network File System network................... 40
Setting up the server to share virtual optical image files with the client system for
installation and upgrade...................................................................................................... 41
Configure a service tools server for DST for the virtual optical device to use......................... 44
Setting up the virtual optical device on the client system for installing IBM i.........................45
Required: Creating a custom list of software to install....................................................................... 47
Preselecting the licensed programs to install................................................................................47
Adding additional licensed programs to the installation list......................................................... 49
Required: Accepting software agreements......................................................................................... 50
Ensuring the system meets disk storage requirements for upgrades................................................ 51
Determining storage space required for a software upgrade........................................................51
Cleaning up disk storage space...................................................................................................... 52
Deleting licensed programs during cleanup.............................................................................52
Cleaning up user profiles...........................................................................................................53
Required: Allocating additional space for Licensed Internal Code.....................................................53
Choosing disk configuration.................................................................................................................54
Estimating upgrade or replacement time............................................................................................ 54
Preparing your console for software installation.................................................................................54
Saving the system...................................................................................................................................... 55
Optional: Running the IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification tool........................................................................56
Chapter 7. Upgrading or replacing software using automatic installation...............57

Before you begin automatic installation................................................................................................... 57
Replacing software using the automatic installation method.................................................................. 58
Verifying completion of automatic installation......................................................................................... 63
Chapter 8. Upgrading or replacing software using manual installation...................65

Before you begin manual installation........................................................................................................65
Replacing the Licensed Internal Code...................................................................................................... 66
Replacing the IBM i operating system.......................................................................................................72
Replacing the licensed programs.............................................................................................................. 78
Verifying completion of manual installation............................................................................................. 81
Chapter 9. Checklist: Completing the IBM i upgrade or replacement......................83
Chapter 10. Replacing Licensed Internal Code and IBM i of the same version and
release............................................................................................................ 87
Checklist: IBM i software replacement .................................................................................................... 87
Obtaining a record of PTFs applied........................................................................................................... 88
Permanently applying LIC PTFs for a replacement of the same release................................................. 89
Determining storage space required for a replacement of the same release..........................................89
Replacing software of the same release using manual installation......................................................... 89
Installing PTFs for the Licensed Internal Code and the operating system.............................................. 89
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Checklist: Completing the replacement of the same IBM i release......................................................... 90
Chapter 11. Checklist: IBM i software installation readiness................................. 93
Chapter 12. Installing IBM i and related software on a new system or logical
partition.......................................................................................................... 95
Preparing to install the IBM i release........................................................................................................ 95
Verifying the contents of your software order..................................................................................... 95
Identifying and reviewing information resources.......................................................................... 95
Verifying the correct optical distribution media.............................................................................96
Verifying license keys for keyed products......................................................................................96
Performing initial installation tasks..................................................................................................... 96
Ensuring you have the latest information...................................................................................... 96
Determining disk storage space required for a new installation................................................... 96
Estimating installation time............................................................................................................97
Preparing your console for software installation........................................................................... 97
Preparing the installation device and media..................................................................................98
Installing the IBM i release........................................................................................................................98
Installing Licensed Internal Code on a new logical partition..............................................................98
Before you begin to install Licensed Internal Code on a logical partition.....................................98
Installing Licensed Internal Code on the new logical partition.....................................................99
Installing software on a new system or logical partition (without IBM i installed)..........................104
Before you begin to install software on a new system or logical partition................................. 104
Installing IBM i on a new system or logical partition...................................................................104
Installing software on a new system (with IBM i installed).............................................................. 113
Before you begin to install software on a new system................................................................ 113
Performing the initial program load (IPL).................................................................................... 114
Installing additional licensed programs................................................................................................. 117
Before you begin to install additional licensed programs.................................................................117
Using the Work with Licensed Programs menu to install IBM licensed programs...........................118
Using the Restore Licensed Programs command to install IBM or non-IBM licensed programs....122
Installing a secondary language............................................................................................................. 123
Before you begin to install a secondary language.............................................................................123
Installing secondary languages for IBM licensed programs.............................................................123
Installing secondary languages for non-IBM licensed programs..................................................... 126
Checklist: Completing the IBM i installation ..........................................................................................127
Chapter 13. Changing the primary language of your system or logical partition.... 131
Before you begin to change the primary language................................................................................. 131
Changing the primary language...............................................................................................................131
Steps for changing the primary language..........................................................................................132
Installing the licensed programs after changing the primary language................................................ 136
Chapter 14. Deleting software related to IBM i....................................................141

Determining what unused parts of products to delete...........................................................................141
Considerations for deleting licensed programs...................................................................................... 142
Deleting licensed programs.....................................................................................................................143
Chapter 15. Troubleshooting software installation problems...............................145

Where to begin recovery..........................................................................................................................145
Image catalog recovery........................................................................................................................... 146
Operations Console recovery.................................................................................................................. 147
Starting point for automatic installation recovery.................................................................................. 150
Licensed Internal Code recovery............................................................................................................ 150
Operating system recovery......................................................................................................................152
Licensed programs, PTFs, and secondary language recovery............................................................... 154
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Starting the automatic installation process again.................................................................................. 158
Starting the manual installation process again...................................................................................... 159
Initialize System (INZSYS) recovery....................................................................................................... 160
Disk configuration warning and error messages.....................................................................................161
Starting from a power-off condition........................................................................................................163
Reference codes for IBM i software installation.....................................................................................163
Common reference codes for IBM i software installation................................................................ 163
IBM i installation recovery after using reference codes................................................................... 166
Chapter 16. IBM i software reference................................................................. 167

Licensed program releases and sizes..................................................................................................... 167
Estimates for IBM i software installation time........................................................................................173
Common methods of estimating IBM i installation time.................................................................. 173
Conditions that affect IBM i installation time....................................................................................173
IBM i installation processes...............................................................................................................174
Checklist: Estimating IBM i installation time.................................................................................... 174
Times for installing licensed programs........................................................................................ 175
Data protection mechanisms....................................................................................................... 180
Installation devices and media............................................................................................................... 180
Optical media..................................................................................................................................... 180
Tape or tape libraries......................................................................................................................... 181
Non-IBM tape device......................................................................................................................... 181
Virtual optical storage using the Network File System..................................................................... 181
Image catalog for a virtual device..................................................................................................... 181
Using an alternate installation device............................................................................................... 182
Alternate installation device: Overview....................................................................................... 182
Setting up an alternate installation device.................................................................................. 182
Disabling an alternate installation device.................................................................................... 185
Verifying and selecting an alternate installation device during a manual installation............... 185
IBM i release interoperability.................................................................................................................. 187
Installation notes about the IBM i release............................................................................................. 187
Media labels and their contents.............................................................................................................. 188
Feature codes for language version........................................................................................................ 194
Blank displays..........................................................................................................................................195
System password.....................................................................................................................................195
Installed status values............................................................................................................................ 196
Options on the Prepare for Install menu................................................................................................ 197
Options on Work with Licensed Programs menu.................................................................................. 198
Manual installation Option 1. Install all.............................................................................................198
Automatic installation options...........................................................................................................200
Options for displaying, installing, deleting, and saving from a list................................................... 200
Option 10. Display installed licensed programs.......................................................................... 200
Option 11. Install licensed programs...........................................................................................200
Option 12. Delete licensed programs.......................................................................................... 201
Option 13. Save licensed programs............................................................................................. 202
Options for secondary languages...................................................................................................... 202
Option 20. Display secondary languages.....................................................................................202
Option 21. Install secondary languages...................................................................................... 203
Option 22. Delete secondary languages...................................................................................... 203
Completion status.............................................................................................................................. 203
Commands related to the Work with Licensed Programs menu...................................................... 204
Notices..............................................................................................................205
Programming interface information........................................................................................................ 206
Trademarks.............................................................................................................................................. 206
Terms and conditions.............................................................................................................................. 207
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Index................................................................................................................ 211
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Chapter 1. Installing, upgrading, or deleting IBM i
and related software
This topic collection guides you through the concepts and procedures for installing, upgrading, or deleting
IBM i software on your system.
Use this information to install the IBM i release, part of the IBM i release, or licensed programs related to
IBM i. This information also describes how to change a primary language, install a secondary language, or
delete software that is related to the IBM i operating system.
The Chapter 5, “Checklist: IBM i software upgrade or replacement readiness,” on page 21, the
“Checklist: IBM i software replacement ” on page 87, or the Chapter 11, “Checklist: IBM i software
installation readiness,” on page 93, contain summaries of the major task categories that you need to do
before you begin to upgrade or install your software.
Note: The display examples and procedures in this topic collection show the character-based interface.
Many topics in the IBM Knowledge Center assume that you have the graphical user interface (IBM
Navigator for i) running. Most IBM Navigator for i functions, however, have equivalent control language
commands in the character-based interface that you can use.
If you are moving your data to another system with a different serial number, see Data migrations. If you
are upgrading to a new system without changing the serial number, search for topic Upgrading the system
and data migration in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.
Note: By using the code examples, you agree to the terms of the “Code license and disclaimer
information” on page 209.
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Chapter 2. What's new for IBM i 7.4
Read about new or changed information for the Installing, upgrading, or deleting IBM i and related
software topic collection.
IBM i 7.4 supports POWER8® and later hardware
For more information on models and releases supported, see “Releases supported and system model
information for IBM i upgrades” on page 15.
What's new for IBM i 7.2 to IBM i 7.4 upgrades

Requirements before you install IBM i 7.4 Licensed Internal Code
The IBM i 7.4 Licensed Internal Code requires more storage on the load-source disk unit than IBM
i 7.2 Licensed Internal Code and IBM i 7.3. To upgrade to IBM i 7.4 Licensed Internal Code, all
systems will require up to approximately 8 gigabytes of system ASP free space before IBM i 7.4 can
be installed. Your upgrade will stop during the installation of Licensed Internal Code if you do not have
this space.
Upgrading IBM i from prior releases
An IBM i 7.2 environment on a POWER8 or POWER9™ processor-based server or an IBM i 7.3
environment on a POWER8 or POWER9 processor-based server can be upgraded to IBM i 7.4.
How to see what's new or changed

To help you see where technical changes have been made, the information center uses:
• The image to mark where new or changed information begins.
• The image to mark where new or changed information ends.
In PDF files, you might see revision bars (|) in the margin of new and changed information.
To find other information about what's new or changed this release, see the Memo to users.

Chapter 3. Fast path for software installation,
upgrade, and deletion tasks
Use this information as a shortcut to help you determine the group of tasks you need to perform for your
particular IBM i installation or upgrade.
Proper planning for hardware is crucial for the successful installation or upgrade of the operating system.
Go to the IBM Power Systems information (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/
p8hdx/POWER8welcome.htm) and review the installing, configuring, and managing consoles for your
system.
If you requested electronic software delivery, refer to the Entitled Systems Support website (http://
www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/index.wss).
Task Steps
Upgrading a release on 1. Chapter 6, “Preparing to upgrade or replace IBM i software,” on page 25
a system or logical
2. Use one of the following methods to upgrade or replace an IBM i release:
partition (either from
IBM i 7.2 or IBM i 7.3 to • Chapter 7, “Upgrading or replacing software using automatic installation,” on
IBM i 7.4) page 57
• Chapter 8, “Upgrading or replacing software using manual installation,” on page
65
3. “Installing additional licensed programs” on page 117
4. “Installing a secondary language” on page 123
5. Review Chapter 9, “Checklist: Completing the IBM i upgrade or replacement,” on
page 83
Replacing Licensed Chapter 10, “Replacing Licensed Internal Code and IBM i of the same version and
Internal Code and IBM i release,” on page 87
of the same version and
release to support new
hardware.
Installing the IBM i 1. “Preparing to install the IBM i release” on page 95
release on a new system
2. Perform the following based on your situation:
or logical partition
• “Installing Licensed Internal Code on a new logical partition” on page 98
• “Installing software on a new system or logical partition (without IBM i
installed)” on page 104
• “Installing software on a new system (with IBM i installed)” on page 113
3. “Using the Work with Licensed Programs menu to install IBM licensed programs”
on page 118
5. Review “Checklist: Completing the IBM i installation ” on page 127
Installing licensed 1. “Installing additional licensed programs” on page 117

programs
2. Review “Checklist: Completing the IBM i installation ” on page 127 (certain steps
apply)

Task Steps
Installing a secondary 1. Review “Globalization and IBM i software installation” on page 17
language
3. Review “Checklist: Completing the IBM i installation ” on page 127 (certain steps
apply)
Changing the primary 1. Arrange your media in the order shown in “Media labels and their contents” on
language using either page 188
primary or secondary
2. Chapter 13, “Changing the primary language of your system or logical partition,”
language media on the
on page 131
same release.
Changing your primary 1. Chapter 6, “Preparing to upgrade or replace IBM i software,” on page 25
language and upgrading
2. Use one of the following methods to upgrade or replace an IBM i release:
a release using primary
language media • Chapter 7, “Upgrading or replacing software using automatic installation,” on
page 57
• Chapter 8, “Upgrading or replacing software using manual installation,” on page
65
page 83
Selecting the primary 1. “Preparing to install the IBM i release” on page 95

language or changing
2. Perform the following based on your situation:
your primary language
and installing software • “Installing Licensed Internal Code on a new logical partition” on page 98
on a new system • “Installing software on a new system or logical partition (without IBM i
installed)” on page 104
• Chapter 13, “Changing the primary language of your system or logical partition,”
on page 131
3. “Using the Work with Licensed Programs menu to install IBM licensed programs”
on page 118
Adding a new disk unit If you are currently using mirrored protection, device parity protection, or auxiliary
to an existing system storage pools, refer to these topics in the topic category Recovering your system in
before upgrading or the IBM i Information Center before you begin these tasks.
replacing a release
1. Chapter 6, “Preparing to upgrade or replace IBM i software,” on page 25
2. Chapter 8, “Upgrading or replacing software using manual installation,” on page
65
page 83

Task Steps
Installing a cumulative 1. Go to the Support for IBM i website (http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/i) for
program temporary fix Internet downloads or PSP information.
(PTF) package
2. Review the PTF Shipping Information Letter that you received for instructions on
how to install a cumulative PTF package.
3. Optional: Review concept information about how to use and install fixes in the
IBM i Information Center.
Installing a hardware Go to the IBM Knowledge Center for POWER8 (www.ibm.com/support/

upgrade knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hdx/p8_cif_8247_21l.htm) or IBM Knowledge
Center for POWER9 (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/8335-GTH/
p9hdx/8335_gth_landing.htm) and review the installing and upgrading information
for your system.
Deleting software Use either of the following methods:
• “Preselecting the licensed programs to install” on page 47. If you have licensed
programs that are no longer supported, these can be deleted when you perform
other upgrade preparation tasks in this topic.
• Chapter 14, “Deleting software related to the IBM i operating system,” on page
141.
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Chapter 4. Concepts for software installation
You and IBM together manage the use, documentation, and transfer of IBM i licensed programs.
The following information is a conceptual look at IBM i software installation. This information describes
the basics of installing IBM i software: your software order, what to do when you skip a release, software
installation scenarios, the types of devices used to install, globalization considerations, and how some
conversions could affect your installation time.
Software installation process

The IBM i software installation process involves three phases: preinstallation activities, the main
installation, and postinstallation activities.
1. Preinstallation activities:
To plan and prepare your system before you install your software, follow the appropriate planning and
preparation topics to guide you through the activities that you need to do.
• Upgrading to IBM i 7.4: Chapter 5, “Checklist: IBM i software upgrade or replacement readiness,” on
page 21
• Replacing Licensed Internal Code and IBM i of the same version and release to support new
hardware: “Checklist: IBM i software replacement ” on page 87
• Installing IBM i 7.4 on a new system or logical partition: Chapter 11, “Checklist: IBM i software
installation readiness,” on page 93
These activities include verifying your order, checking the amount of available disk space, backing up
your system, allocating additional LIC space, and cleaning your media device. In a software upgrade or
replacement, some of the tasks are required. If you do not perform these required tasks, you will be
forced to restart the installation.
2. The installation process:
The installation process begins when you start performing the instructions in one of the procedural
topics. For example, to upgrade to the new release, you might have chosen automatic installation.
The automatic installation process installs the Licensed Internal Code, the IBM i operating system,
and related licensed programs. In the automatic installation method of upgrading, you have minimal
interaction with the system except to load the optical distribution media and to monitor the system.
Your only installation activity might be changing the primary language or installing additional licensed
programs. Or, perhaps you want to perform these activities after an automatic or manual installation.
3. Postinstallation activities:
The last step of each procedure directs you to use a completion checklist. You might be directed to
additional steps, such as saving your system and performing installation activities on workstations for
IBM i Access Family products. Other activities could include customizing your system, or setting usage
limits for user-based priced products. Before you begin production work on your system, be sure to
adequately protect your system from unauthorized use.
The procedure that you use for software installation depends on what you plan to install.
Install software on a new system
If you just received a new system, the operating system and other licensed programs might or might
not be installed already.
Upgrade or replace existing software
If you are upgrading or replacing your existing IBM i software, use either the automatic installation
method or the manual installation method.

Automatic installation
This replaces your existing release with minimal user interaction. The automatic installation
process keeps the current environment and system values. The process will add all nonconfigured
disk units to the system auxiliary storage pool (ASP) and will retain the ASP configuration of
previously configured disk units. The automatic installation process is recommended for use with
most systems.
Manual installation
This interactively replaces your existing release by using the Work with Licensed Programs menu.
Displays that require responses appear on the console. During a manual installation, you can
change installation options. Use the manual installation process if you are doing any of the
following installation procedures:
• Adding a disk device to a user auxiliary storage pool.
• Changing the environment (IBM i or System/36), system values, language feature code, or
configuration values.
• Planning to use an alternate installation device when you upgrade.
• Creating logical partitions during the installation process.
• Using media created with the Save System (SAVSYS) command. (The SAVSYS command creates
media that are meant for recovery.)
Add licensed programs
When you add additional licensed programs or optional parts of licensed programs, you use the
method done through option 11 (Install licensed programs) of the Work with Licensed Programs
(LICPGM) menu. Typically you use option 11 when you need to install a new licensed program or to
replace a single licensed program.
Add or change globalization support
When you add a secondary language, you add additional language objects for the licensed programs
that are installed on your system.
When you change the primary language, you replace the existing language objects. Depending on the
procedure that you use, you can also replace program objects.
If a failure occurs during the installation process, Chapter 15, “Troubleshooting software installation
problems,” on page 145 contains information that can help you determine the problem and the necessary
recovery steps.
Types of software installation devices

These devices can be used to install or upgrade an IBM i release on your system.
Optical devices
The software distribution media that is shipped to customers is optical media (DVD). This media can
be used in DVD-ROM or DVD-RAM devices. Optical media can also be created from files that you
download through electronic software delivery.
Optical resources from an IBM i logical partition can be used to perform a software upgrade, to install
PTFs (fixes), or to install single licensed programs on another logical partition that is on the same
system. Supported devices for sharing optical resources include CD-ROM devices, DVD devices, RMS
devices, and virtual optical device types 632B-001 and 632B-003.
When an RDX drive is hosted to another partition, it reports as a 63B8-0D2 DVD drive. When a USB
Flash drive is hosted to another partition, it reports as a 63BC-0D2 DVD drive. All other optical devices
hosted to another partition, report as 632C-002 DVD drive. A 632C-002 drive has the capability to
automatically change media if the hosting partition is capable (such as an IMGCLG), or it requires a
manual media change (such as when the media is a physical DVD or the hosting partition is an IBM i
Virtual I/O server).

This switching capability allows you to manually and programmatically switch media in a client virtual
optical device without requiring authority to the serving partition. This is accomplished on the client
partition with the following commands:
• WRKIMGCLGE(*DEV) DEV(device_name) This command allows you to list and mount volumes.
• LODIMGCLGE IMGCLG(*DEV) IMGCLGIDX (x) OPTION(*LOAD) DEV(device_name) This command
allows you to mount and load volumes.
An application of this function is the use of image catalogs for unattended installations of client
partitions.
Virtual optical devices
You can use an image catalog to perform a software upgrade, to install PTFs (fixes), or to install
single licensed programs that you receive on media or create from files received through electronic
software delivery. Installing with an image catalog has significant advantages when you want to do the
following tasks:
• Validate your optical media before you install the release.
• Run the Prepare for install tasks against your virtual optical media and automate the media-handling
portion.
• Eliminate the handling of individual media during the installation (unattended installations).
• Upgrade software from an installation image delivered from a network or generated from IBM-
supplied optical media.
A special type of virtual optical device (632B; model 003) supports virtual image files on a remote
system in a network. An image directory identifies a network path on the central system that contains
the virtual image files that are prepared for use with a target system. This virtual optical device can be
used to install licensed internal code, operating system, install additional licensed programs and PTFs.
For further details, see IBM i Network Install using Network File System.
Another type of virtual optical device (632B model 011) supports virtual image files within a physical
RDX or Flash drive that has been initialized as optical container media. Optical container media can be
used to install from files that you download through electronic software delivery.
Tape devices
There could be times when tape media is used for installation. Examples include distribution media
creation or certain backup and recovery scenarios.
Installing with an image catalog has significant advantages when you want to do the following tasks:
• Validate your tape media before you install the release.
• Eliminate the handling of individual media during the installation (unattended installations).
• Upgrade software from an installation image delivered from a network.
Virtual tape devices
You can use a tape image catalog and a virtual tape device to perform an IBM i software upgrade,
install PTF fixes, or to install single licensed programs.
Removable Mass Storage (RMS)
There could be times when RMS devices can be used for installation. Examples include distribution
media creation or certain backup and recovery scenarios. For further details about RMS devices, see
Removable Mass Storage (RMS).
Alternate installation devices
You can perform installation and recovery procedures by using the primary installation device along
with an alternate installation device that you define. The alternate installation device can be a tape
device, an optical device, or a removable mass storage device. Some systems, typically those with
faster devices attached, might see a performance improvement when using an alternate installation
device.
The following table shows the naming conventions for a device that can be used for the alternate IPL (a
Type D IPL). The optical drive is the installation device for software distribution media. Examples here
use OPT01 for the optical device (optical media class). This is the IBM i normal naming convention. Your
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system could be set up to use the System/36 naming convention. Use the following table to select the
correct device name for your system's installation device or use the name that you have selected.
Table 1. Naming conventions for devices

Media type System/36 names IBM i normal names
Optical media (CD, DVD, or virtual optical OPTxx OPTxx
images)
Removable Mass Storage (RDX and Flash RMSxx RMSxx
drives)
Cartridge TC TAPxx
Reel T1 TAPxx
Media library device created through TAPMLBxx
automatic configuration
“Preparing the upgrade device and media” on page 34 contains further information on what you need to
do with your media before you install a release.
Contents of a software order

Your IBM i software order package includes software licensing documents, the optical media, and other
product documentation as appropriate. The optical media can be either physical media or media that is
created from files that are downloaded through electronic software delivery.
When you order software from IBM, you receive the optical media distribution set. The software license
keys and software entitlements created for your licensed programs are available online.
Software licensing documents

The software licensing documents that you receive with your IBM i software release order can be either
printed or online.
These documents contain important information related to the use, management, and transfer of licensed
programs. The licensing documents for IBM licensed programs that you receive are either printed or
online on the system. The Customer Notice that is included in your software order describes how to
access the online documents.
To automatically install IBM licensed programs that have online software agreements, you need to accept
the agreement through the Prepare for Install menu before you can install the programs. An upgrade of
the Licensed Internal Code and the IBM i operating system stop if the agreements are not accepted. The
topic “Required: Accepting software agreements” on page 50 describes how to accept the agreements.
Ensure that you read and understand all software license agreements and documents before you use the
programs.
Store the printed agreements and documents in a secure location. Both printed and online agreements
need to be passed to the new owner when you transfer a program.
Proof of Entitlement
The Proof of Entitlement (PoE) is evidence of the owner's authorization to use the program and is
the official record on entitlement. It is evidence of eligibility for any version or release updates under
software subscription, warranty services, future upgrade program prices (if announced), and potential
special or promotional opportunities. A PoE is created for new customer orders or when additional
entitlement is purchased.
An electronic PoE for IBM i software upgrade orders are replacing the printed PoE formerly included
with your software products. For instructions on how to access your electronic PoEs and software
license keys, refer to the Customer Notice that is included with your software order. Destroy the
printed PoEs after you verify the existence and content of the web-based PoE.

The International Program License Agreement
The International Program License Agreement (IPLA) provides a nonexclusive license to use a
software product that has a warranty.
International License Agreement for Non-Warranted Programs
This agreement is similar to the IPLA but is used for IBM licensed programs that have no warranty.
International License Agreement for Evaluation of Programs
The Evaluation of Programs provides a nonexclusive, nontransferable license to use a program only for
internal evaluation, testing, or demonstration purposes, on a trial or “try-and-buy” basis.
Licensed Information Document
The Licensed Information Document (LID) contains specific license information and additional
restrictions for a product.
Software license keys
For each keyed IBM product or keyed IBM product option that you order, a software license key
is created. This applies to both new and upgraded software. You can view, print, or download
the software license keys from the Entitled software support (http://www.ibm.com/eserver/ess)
website. You need to have your customer number and either your order number or system number
that is listed on your software packing list available. For further instructions on how to access your
online software license keys, refer to the Customer Notice that is included with your software order.
The Entitled software support website also contains more information on managing IBM software
license keys.
For a general description of how software license keys are used, see the topic Working with software
agreements and licenses in the IBM i Information Center. For unique licensing applications that are
regarding logical partitions, see Software licensing for IBM licensed programs on logical partitions in the
IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.
Media distribution set

The software products that you receive in an IBM i release order are grouped into different media sets.
The licensed programs on the standard set and keyed set are packaged in one of three different language
groups. If your secondary languages are not included in the same language group as your primary
language, they are packaged on a second set of optical media.
Other licensed programs, which are in addition to the standard set and keyed set, come on their own
separate media when ordered. In this case, all supported languages, not just one secondary language,
come on this same media.
Standard set
The standard set of products comes with every IBM i software or hardware upgrade order. It contains
the hardware and software components to install on your system. This includes Licensed Internal
Code (machine code), IBM i, its no-charge options, and no-charge licensed programs and options. The
IBM i operating system has all the applications necessary for the basic operations of your system. In
addition, it could contain more programs than you want. You can choose not to install some of these
programs.
Keyed set
The keyed set of products comes with the standard set. It contains keyed products and program
options. You can evaluate these programs for a 70-day trial period. Within 70 days, you must apply
license keys to keep the programs operational. Once you purchase the use of a licensed program and
load the license key, the licensed program will remain in operation for continual use.
Single products (if ordered)
When specifically ordered, licensed programs that are not part of the standard set and keyed set
arrive on separate media with your software order. You might install these licensed programs using
the automatic installation procedure. Some of these licensed programs might come with their own
installation instructions, and some might have limited language support.

Secondary languages (if ordered)
Secondary languages may be contained on the same set of optical media as your primary language or
they may be contained on a separate set of optical media. You specify the secondary language during
the installation procedure.
Individual product documentation

Additional material that contains information unique to the installation of a certain product on your
system might be sent with your IBM i software order.
You might have received additional letters to users for individual products. Such material could contain
information unique for that product that could affect its installation. Be sure to check these additional
sources. When you install a product for the first time, you might need to customize the product or
complete additional actions before the product will work. Look for this type of information in your product
order.
Skipping a release
If you plan to skip an IBM i release, such as performing an upgrade from IBM i 7.2 to IBM i 7.4 and
skipping IBM i 7.3, you need to be aware of changes from the skipped version and release that could
affect your programs and system operations.
If you are skipping a release level of IBM i, you should review the Memo to Users for the release that you
are skipping. This will ensure that you are aware of software changes that occurred in the skipped release
that could also affect your programs and system operations.
Performance data collection

With any software IBM i release, the support for new functions can cause an incremental change (increase
or decrease) in performance for some workloads.
IBM makes a significant effort to minimize negative effects, and in most cases a change in performance is
not observed. However, in a skip-release upgrade, there is a higher potential that the compound effect of
incremental performance differences will be observed.
To understand the performance characteristics of an upgrade, collect performance data both before and
after the upgrade is complete. Following are two recommended performance collections:
• Collect general performance data for one or more days by using Collection Services. “Gathering
performance data for benchmark” on page 32 contains information on ways to start Collection
Services.
• Collect specific profile data for approximately an hour by running the following program in a batch job
during a period of high activity on the system. To call this program, enter the command CALL SYSPROF
PARM(PEXDTAVxRy) where x and y indicate the IBM i version and release numbers.
Note: You cannot store PEX data from two different releases into the same library.
SYSPROF: PGM PARM(&LIB)

DCL VAR(&LIB) TYPE(*CHAR) LEN(10) /* Library to store the data */
/* Create a PEX definition to collect profile data. */

ADDPEXDFN DFN(SYSPROF) TYPE(*TRACE) JOB((*ALL)) +
TASK(*ALL) MAXSTG(1000000) INTERVAL(5) +
TRCTYPE(*PRFDTA)
/* If the definition already exists, assume it is ok. */

MONMSG MSGID(CPFAF10)
STRPEX SSNID(SYSPROFILE) DFN(SYSPROF)

DLYJOB 3600
ENDPEX SSNID(SYSPROFILE) DTALIB(&LIB)
ENDPGM
Save this data from both collections for future reference.

For additional information about determining how upgrades might affect your performance workloads,
see the Performance management on IBM i.
Mixed-release environment
Licensed programs or their options do not always have the same release as the IBM i operating system.
In addition to licensed programs not always being at the same release, they can be packaged so that
the product's options are not at the same release as its base. This is referred to as a mixed-release
environment. For these reasons, your IBM i 7.4 media might contain licensed programs and options that
are at different releases than IBM i 7.4. Products that do not have any new function for this release are
not repackaged, and therefore could have a release previous to IBM i 7.4. “Licensed program releases and
sizes” on page 167 contains information about the version, release, and modification level of the standard
and keyed set products. You can also look at the product information to determine IBM i releases that are
supported.
Software upgrade or replacement

Use this information to understand special considerations of the system and its software when you
upgrade or replace an IBM i release.
Releases supported and system model information for IBM i upgrades

Upgrades to current releases require that you be at a certain level of software and hardware. This
information shows the supported combinations for source and current target releases for software and
also system model information in relation to IBM i.
To be able to upgrade to the IBM i 7.4 release, your current version of the operating system must be either
at IBM i 7.4, IBM i 7.3, or IBM i 7.2.
If your target release is IBM i 7.2 or IBM i 7.3, use the IBM i software installation information for the
version of IBM i that is your target release.
If you plan to use logical partitions and want to understand about supported releases on logical partitions,
see Software licensing for IBM licensed programs on logical partitions in the IBM Systems Hardware
Information Center.
Table 2 on page 15 shows the currently supported combinations for source and target releases. Some of
the target releases shown in this table might not be available. If the currently installed release is earlier
than those listed here, you must first upgrade the system to either IBM i 7.2 or IBM i 7.3 before you can
upgrade to IBM i 7.4.
Table 2. Supported releases for IBM i upgrades

Currently installed (source) release Valid target releases
IBM i 7.4 IBM i 7.4
IBM i 7.3 IBM i 7.3 or IBM i 7.4
IBM i 7.2 IBM i 7.2, IBM i 7.3, or IBM i 7.4
For information about the POWER® processor-based models that are available, see the IBM website
Browse by processor (www.ibm.com/systems/power).
For information about models that are supported, see the IBM website Upgrade Planning
(www.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/osmapping.html).
For information about planning for system hardware upgrades, see Planning (http://www.ibm.com/
systems/support/i/planning/). In particular, select Migration & Upgrades and then select Upgrade
planning information to find information about the release cycle and IBM i release level mapping.

Installation and IBM-supplied objects
When you replace your software with a new IBM i release, by default the system keeps changes that you
made to some IBM-supplied objects.
Certain job descriptions and subsystem descriptions are restored during the installation process. The
installation process creates these libraries (if they do not already exist):
QINSYS
QINMEDIA
QINPRIOR
The system copies your current customized descriptions from library QSYS to library QINSYS. The
descriptions are installed from the installation media into library QSYS. The system compares those
values with the descriptions in QINSYS. If there are any differences, the system uses your customized
value from QINSYS to update the QSYS version. If there are conflicts in certain values, the system uses
the value from the installation media, and the conflicting value remains in QINSYS. QINMEDIA holds the
description from the installation media. QINPRIOR holds the descriptions from the prior release level so
that you can compare the current and previous release descriptions.
Use the PRTSYSINF command before you upgrade to have a copy of the IBM-supplied objects. After the
upgrade you can change these objects back to the previous customization. For more information about
PRTSYSINF, see Printing system information.
IBM-supplied objects that retain customized information

If you have made changes to any of the IBM-supplied descriptions shown in the following table, the
default action of the system is to keep your changes.
Job descriptions Subsystem descriptions

QCTL (Controlling subsystem job description) QBASE (Basic controlling)
QCTLIJBD (Controlling subsystem ICG job QBATCH (Batch)
description)
QESAUTON (Automatic problem notification) QCMN (Communications)
QFSIOPWK (File server I/O processor) QCTL (Controlling subsystem)
QMSF (Used by QPGMF job) QINTER (Interactive)
QPDAUTOPAR (Used for automatic problem QPGMR (Programmer)
analysis)
QQQTEMPS (Db2® for i job description used by QSNADS (Systems Network Architecture (SNA)
QSYSWRK) Distribution)
QSPLERROR (Spooling error) QSPL (Spooling subsystem)
QSTRUPJD (Auto start) QSYSWRK (System subsystem)
QSYSWRK (System subsystem job description) QUSRWRK (User subsystem)
QTMSNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) job description)
QZMFEJBD (QSYSWRK autostart job entry)

Compressed objects and storage space
All of the licensed programs and some objects of the IBM i operating system ship in a compressed form.
This requires less storage space on your system. The system decompresses objects according to certain
criteria, which could affect the performance of the system.
System jobs (QDCPOBJx, where x is a number) automatically decompress these objects during the
installation process if your system has sufficient unused disk storage. If enough storage space is not
available, the system decompresses the objects when you use them, which could affect the performance
of the system.
The system decompresses objects according to the following criteria:
• Greater than 750 MB available storage
The system submits jobs to decompress all system objects just installed.
• 250-750 MB available storage
The system automatically decompresses only frequently used objects. Object-usage information (the
number of days an object has been used and the last-used date) is used to identify frequently used
objects. The system decompresses any object that was used within the last 14 days and which also has
been used at least five times. The system leaves the remaining low-use objects in compressed form.
– This does not include decompression of objects that are shipped in the operating system and in
library QSYS. The system resets usage information for those objects during the installation process.
For all other licensed programs, the object usage information is kept during the installation process.
– A call to a system program does not update its usage information; the system does not
automatically decompress programs in constrained storage mode. However, high-use programs ship
in decompressed form and are not considered able to be compressed.
• Less than 250 MB available storage
The system does not submit the decompression jobs and instead decompresses the objects as they are
used.
Note: The QDCPOBJx system jobs might run for some time after the installation process completes.
Files that the system deletes during installation

If you have created logical files over IBM-supplied physical files in QSYS, the logical files will be deleted
during the IBM i installation process.
Globalization and IBM i software installation

This information introduces the basic concepts of installing and upgrading national languages on your
system.
The primary language is the national language that is installed on the system as the default language
used to display and print information. The primary language is also used to service the system.
If you are planning to change your primary language only and not upgrade at the same time, use the
manual installation process. To determine which installation process will work best for your situation,
compare reasons in “Software installation process” on page 9.
If the primary language is uppercase English (2938), you need to type uppercase characters when you
respond to system messages.
Secondary languages are one or more additional national languages that can be installed on the system
to display and print information.
The IBM i Information Center topic IBM i Globalization contains more information about planning for and
using national languages on your system.
Feature codes for your primary or secondary languages are listed in the topic, “Feature codes for language
version” on page 194.

Considerations for changing a primary language
This information describes the requirements for changing your IBM i primary language.
You can change the primary language of your system in these two ways:
• By using secondary language media to replace the language objects.
• While replacing a release using the manual installation process.
You cannot change your primary language to a language you currently have installed as a secondary
language on your system. You must delete the secondary language before you can change it to your
primary language. Use Option 22 from the Work with Licensed Programs menu to delete a secondary
language.
If you perform the tasks in Chapter 13, “Changing the primary language of your system or logical
partition,” on page 131, the release and modification of your system must be the same as the release
and modification of your secondary language media. You need both the media that contains IBM i
(B_GROUPx_01) and the media that contains the secondary language.
When changing your primary language from a single-byte character set (SBCS) to a double-byte character
set (DBCS) or from a DBCS to SBCS, refer to the topic IBM i globalization in the IBM i Information Center.
If you change the character set of your primary language as part of a release upgrade, your installation
time could be longer.
Make sure that you configure your console device to support the default code page of the primary
language you are going to install. If you plan on using 5250 emulation on the Hardware Management
Console, not all languages are supported. Change the console device to one that supports the code page
of the new primary language before you install a new release.
Automatic installations or upgrades that are using IBM i 7.4 IBM supplied consolidated optical media and
that are changing the primary language during the upgrade or installation, need to set the installation
language using the QINSTLNG API. For information about the QINSTLNG API, see the Set Install National
Language Version (NLV) (QINSTLNG) API.
Considerations for installing additional secondary languages

To be able to install an IBM i secondary language, several requirements must be met.
The process to add a secondary language installs only one secondary language at a time. If you need
to add more than one secondary language, you need to perform the procedure to install a secondary
language multiple times. “Installing a secondary language” on page 123 contains the following two
procedures to install secondary languages:
• “Installing secondary languages for IBM licensed programs” on page 123 shows how to install
secondary language objects for IBM i and installed licensed programs. Use this procedure when you
are installing a secondary language after installing the new release or when you are adding additional
secondary languages to the system.
• “Installing secondary languages for non-IBM licensed programs” on page 126 shows how to restore a
secondary language for only one licensed program or optional part. Use this procedure when you want
to restore a secondary language for only one licensed program and when you are installing secondary
language objects for licensed programs that you installed using the RSTLICPGM command.
Only the secondary language objects for the installed licensed programs are installed. If you add a
licensed program or an optional part after the secondary language is installed, you will not have the
secondary language objects for licensed programs you add later. To get the new language objects, install
the secondary language for the added licensed program.
When you plan to install a secondary language, consider the following:
• Installing secondary languages are only of value when the language being installed has been translated
into a language that is different from the primary language. Installing secondary languages that match
the primary language take up additional disk space and should either not be installed or deleted if
already installed.

• To save storage space, delete secondary languages you no longer need. If you want to delete a
secondary language for all of the licensed programs installed on your system, use option 22 on the
Work with Licensed Program menu. If you want to delete a secondary language for only one licensed
program, use the Delete Licensed Program (DLTLICPGM) command.
• The QSECOFR user profile cannot have a secondary language library at a previous release in its library
list when you install a new release. If you have an initial program for the QSECOFR user profile, be sure
it does not add a secondary language library to the system library list. (the task, Checking the QSECOFR
user profile, ensures that you do this.)
• If you added a secondary language library (QSYS29xx) to the system values QSYSLIBL or QUSRLIBL,
use the WRKSYSVAL command to remove the library from the library list before you install a new
release. (Performing the steps in the topic, “Changing certain system values (QSYSLIBL, QUSRLIBL,
QALWOBJRST, or QVFYOBJRST)” on page 28, ensures that you do this.) IBM i globalization also
contains more information about secondary language libraries in user profiles.

Chapter 5. Checklist: IBM i software upgrade or
replacement readiness
Use this checklist to help consolidate and verify that the preparation tasks for a software upgrade are
completed.
If you plan to browse this checklist online, it might help to open this topic in a new window. This checklist
summarizes the major tasks that you need to do before you begin to upgrade or replace your software.
Before you begin

1. Use the following website links to verify that your server model meets the requirements to support the
new release.
• The Upgrade planning website at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/668131 provides
information on Power systems running the IBM i operating system and products or features which
may not be supported in future releases of IBM i.
• The System to IBM i maps website at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6023368 has a
table that indicates which releases of the operating system are supported by each of the server
models.
2. Know your current strategy for connecting a console to your system or logical partition. Your current
connection strategy influences your planning activities. For more information about managing IBM i
consoles, search for a specific model from IBM i consoles in Knowledge Center.
3. Plan for extra time after the upgrade to IPL the server. This task is described in the Chapter 9,
“Checklist: Completing the IBM i upgrade or replacement,” on page 83.
4. Understand system administration tasks (basic system operations). To perform software installation
tasks, you need to be able to restart your system, sign on and off, use the command interface, install
fixes, change the system operation mode and initial program load (IPL) source on the system unit
control panel, and analyze system problems.
5. Understand the different “Types of software installation devices” on page 10. The installation tasks are
different based on the device type and media type that you use.
Software preupgrade or replacement tasks

Follow the checklist tasks that are appropriate for your system. Required steps are noted. If you are
viewing this document in printed copy, use this checklist as a guide for the steps on the pages that follow.
1. “Verifying the contents of your software order” on page 25
a. “Identifying and reviewing information resources” on page 25
b. “Verifying the correct optical distribution media” on page 26
c. “Verifying license keys for keyed products” on page 26
2. “Preparing the system for IBM i software upgrade or replacement” on page 26
a. “Reviewing software PTF (fix) requirements” on page 27
i) “Finding the latest PSP information” on page 27
ii) “Analyzing fixes you currently have on your system” on page 27
iii) “Permanently applying program temporary fixes (PTFs)” on page 27
iv) “Adding fix support for currently installed licensed programs” on page 27
b. “Working with critical system values before you install software” on page 28
i) “Recording and printing all system values before you install software” on page 28

ii) “Changing certain system values (QSYSLIBL, QUSRLIBL, QALWOBJRST, or QVFYOBJRST)” on
page 28
iii) “Optionally changing the scan control system value” on page 29
iv) “Setting the Year offset value” on page 29
c. “Verifying the integrity of user-modified system objects” on page 30
i) “Verifying user profiles and checking cross-reference files” on page 30
ii) “Checking the QSECOFR user profile” on page 30
iii) “Ensuring that the IBM-supplied product libraries are in the system ASP” on page 30
d. “Ensuring two-phase commit integrity” on page 31
e. “Minimizing software installation time” on page 32
f. “Gathering performance data for benchmark” on page 32
i) “Gathering performance data with Collection Services” on page 32
ii) “Analyzing performance data” on page 33
3. “Performing initial upgrade or replacement tasks” on page 34
a. “Choosing a software installation method and device” on page 34
b. “Preparing for globalization” on page 34
c. “Preparing the upgrade device and media” on page 34
i) “Preparing to upgrade or replace software using an image catalog” on page 34
a) “Determining storage requirements for image catalog installation” on page 34
b) “Freeing up space on the load-source disk unit for an image catalog” on page 35
c) “Preparing an optical image catalog to install software” on page 35
d) “Preparing a tape image catalog to install software” on page 37
ii) “Preparing to upgrade or replace software with virtual optical storage using the Network File
System” on page 40
a) “Requirements for virtual optical storage within a Network File System network” on page
40
b) “Preparing an optical image catalog to install software” on page 35
c) Setting up the server to share virtual optical image files with the client system for installing
IBM i
d) “Setting up the virtual optical device on the client system for installing IBM i” on page 45
e) Using images on the client system
d. “Required: Creating a custom list of software to install” on page 47
i) “Preselecting the licensed programs to install” on page 47
ii) “Adding additional licensed programs to the installation list” on page 49
e. “Required: Accepting software agreements” on page 50
f. “Ensuring the system meets disk storage requirements for upgrades” on page 51
i) “Determining storage space required for a software upgrade” on page 51
ii) “Cleaning up disk storage space” on page 52
g. “Required: Allocating additional space for Licensed Internal Code” on page 53
h. “Choosing disk configuration” on page 54
i. “Estimating upgrade or replacement time” on page 54
j. “Preparing your console for software installation” on page 54
4. “Saving the system” on page 55

5. “Optional: Running the IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification tool” on page 56
After you finish

After the tasks in the preceding checklist and your upgrade are completed, consider the following tasks.
1. Develop a strategy for managing and maintaining your software. For information about software fixes
(or program temporary fixes, PTFs), and software licenses and license keys, go to the Maintaining and
managing IBM i and related software topic.
2. For information about software distribution of supported products, go to the Distributing software
topic.
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Chapter 6. Preparing to upgrade or replace IBM i
software
Perform these preparatory tasks, some of which are mandatory, before you schedule your installation.
Careful, complete, and early preparation saves a considerable amount of time and can help make your
software release upgrade on your system run smoothly. To do the tasks in this topic, you will need to sign
on as security officer (QSECOFR user profile). Allow ample time (several weeks before the installation) to
complete these tasks before you perform the actual installation tasks.
If you are setting up logical partitions, you need to plan in advance of your installation and have a basic
understanding of logical partitions plus your software and hardware requirements. Read the Planning for
logical partitions topic in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.
The following topics pertain to the preparation tasks for software upgrades or replacement.
Verifying the contents of your software order

To save you time and avoid frustration, verify that the contents of your IBM i software order are correct
before you start the installation.
Identifying and reviewing information resources

Use these documents to help plan your IBM i installation process.
Many of these resources are included with the distribution media in your software order. Read the
material that applies to your system.
• Memo to Users (in the IBM Knowledge Center )
The Memo to Users describes significant changes in the new release that can potentially affect your
programs or system operations. Use the Memo to Users to prepare for changes on the release and to
use the new release. Be sure to read each section that pertains to licensed programs that are currently
installed or plan to be installed on your system.
If you are skipping a release level of IBM i, you can also review the Memo to Users for the release
that you are skipping. This information describes the changes that occurred in the skipped release that
might affect your programs and system operations.
In addition to the Memo to Users in the IBM Knowledge Center , you can access the Memo to Users from
the Support website (http://www.ibm.com/support/home/) search for IBM i Memo to Users.
• IBM i Access Client Solutions
A CD containing IBM i Access Client Solutions is included with every IBM i 7.4 order. Optional packages
for IBM i Access Client Solutions are available on the Entitlement Software Support website.
• PSP information
To keep informed of the latest information about conditions that might impede your software
installation, you need the most recent edition of the preventive service planning information (PSP).
For information on preventive service planning, see Preventive service planning information in the IBM
Knowledge Center .
• PTF shipping information letter
This letter contains the instructions for installing the cumulative PTF package. Order the cumulative PTF
package a minimum of two weeks before your IBM i installation if you order by mail and then install the
package as part of your completion tasks. For information about the most recent cumulative package,
refer to the Ordering fixes topic in the IBM Knowledge Center ).

Verifying the correct optical distribution media
If you are planning for a complete IBM i software release upgrade, ensure you have the correct media for
your upcoming tasks.
1. Locate the software distribution media. Verify that the optical media for Licensed Internal Code and
the operating system are for IBM i 7.4.
When you receive software for a new release, you should receive optical media for at least Licensed
Internal Code, the operating system, and licensed programs.
You could also receive optical media for secondary languages and other types of software products,
such as Programming Requests for Price Quotation (PRPQs) and licensed program offerings (LPOs).
Refer to “Media labels and their contents” on page 188 to view the software product names and
product identifiers.
2. Verify that the media you received contains the correct primary and secondary languages.
“Feature codes for language version” on page 194 lists the feature codes of the primary or secondary
languages.
Note: If the logical partitions on your system have different primary languages, make sure you have media
for each primary language.
Verifying license keys for keyed products

For the keyed IBM products or keyed IBM product options that you have ordered, review the software
license keys created online for your system.
Refer to the Customer Notice that is included with your software order for information on how to access
your software license keys. The online access requires that you do the following:
• Register with IBM.
• Use the customer packing list from your software order to obtain the following numbers:
– Customer number that was used for your order.
– Software order number that was used to process your order.
After completing these steps, you can view, print, or download your software license keys to your system.
If you have further questions, refer to the information about the Customer Notice for details on how to
contact the IBM Software License Key Center.
For general information about licensed keys, refer to the topic Software license keys in the IBM i
Information Center.
For a list of products, see “Licensed program releases and sizes” on page 167.
Preparing the system for IBM i software upgrade or replacement

To prepare the system for software installation, review and perform the preparation tasks that pertain to
your system.

Reviewing software PTF (fix) requirements
Before you begin the IBM i installation process, make sure that your system is ready by reviewing your
requirements for program temporary fixes (PTFs).
Finding the latest PSP information

Keep informed on the most recent information about conditions that might impede your IBM i software
installation process.
To ensure that your system has the correct PTFs installed for upgrading to IBM i 7.4, review the Updates
and PTFs section found in the IBM i and Related Software
If you are using image catalogs to upgrade, certain PTFs are required. If you are using an image catalog to
install a more recent update of the same release of IBM i, for example, you might need to load and apply
a certain PTF. These steps are found in “Preparing to upgrade or replace software using an image catalog”
on page 34 Do these steps before you install the software to ensure that the installation media are ready
to use.
For information about how to use preventive service planning, see Preventive service planning information
in the IBM Knowledge Center .
Analyzing fixes you currently have on your system

A fix cross-reference summary list enables you to analyze the program temporary fixes (PTFs) and
Licensed Internal Code fixes you currently have installed on your system.
With this information, you can determine which fixes you need to order to maintain the same or higher
PTF and Licensed Internal Code fix level as you update to the new level of software. These summaries are
updated each working day with the latest information as new PTFs and Licensed Internal Code fixes are
released.
To find out how to order a cross-reference summary list, see the topic Fix cross-reference summary lists.
Permanently applying program temporary fixes (PTFs)

Temporarily applied PTFs require a considerable amount of disk storage space. Follow these procedures
only for IBM i products and temporarily applied PTFs that you have verified on your system.
When a new release is installed, the installation process overwrites the PTFs applied to the previous
release. The PTFs for the previous release are no longer applied, but there might be associated objects
that remain on the system and take up disk storage space. When you use Operational Assistant and
choose to clean up system journals and system logs, PTF save files from previous releases are deleted
from your system. However, for systems that have the IBM System Manager for i licensed program
installed, the PTF save files are not deleted.
Notes:
• For more information about applying PTFs, see Applying fixes in the IBM i Information Center which
contains information about applying immediate PTFs temporarily or permanently.
• Do not permanently apply PTFs for those licensed programs that you do not plan to upgrade.
• If you have the IBM System Manager for i (57xx-SM1) licensed program installed on your system, use
the instructions in the manual System Manager Use for managing PTFs on your system.
Adding fix support for currently installed licensed programs

IBM licensed programs that are installed on your system are not automatically supported after an IBM i
upgrade to a new release.
If you want to keep the PTF save files for licensed programs that you have currently installed to continue
after you upgrade, add the fix support for these licensed programs before you upgrade.
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Working with critical system values before you install software
System values are IBM-supplied objects that can be modified from their shipped value to tailor certain
aspects of the IBM i operating system to your environment. The software installation program will overlay
these objects on your system with values that are supplied on the installation media.
If you have modified any of your system values, record and print these system values before you upgrade.
Be sure to check the QSYSLIBL, QUSRLIBL, QALWOBJRST, and QVFYOBJRST system values.
If you are upgrading a system that observes a non-Gregorian calendar, IBM recommends that you set the
Year offset value.
Recording and printing all system values before you install software
IBM recommends that you record or print your system values before the IBM i upgrade.
To do this, use the Work with System Value command. On the IBM i command line, type WRKSYSVAL
OUTPUT(*PRINT). This helps to ensure that the upgrade process will not fail due to a previous
modification of any system value. This will also help you reset the values after you complete the upgrade.
Changing certain system values (QSYSLIBL, QUSRLIBL, QALWOBJRST, or

QVFYOBJRST)
To ensure that your IBM i installation runs smoothly, check the system library list (QSYSLIBL), user library
list (QUSRLIBL), allow restore of security sensitive objects (QALWOBJRST), and verify object signatures
during restore (QVFYOBJRST) system values.
Follow these steps:
1. Type the Work with System Values command, WRKSYSVAL, and press Enter. The Work with System
Values display appears.
2. Type 2 (Change) in the Option column next to the system value you want and press Enter. The Change
System Value display appears.
3. Check the system values as described in table that follows.
4. Write down the current values of QALWOBJRST and QVFYOBJRST plus any library names that are
shown for QSYSLIBL and QUSRLIBL.
System value Action to take

System library With the exception of QSYS, QSYS2, QUSRSYS, QTEMP, and QGPL, delete
list (QSYSLIBL)1 all other libraries from the library list.
Current libraries:
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
User library
list (QUSRLIBL)1
Current libraries:
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________

System value Action to take
Allow restore of Change the value to *ALL before installing the operating system or licensed
security sensitive programs. If you have previously locked this system value, go to SST
objects (QALWOBJRST)2 and unlock it before you upgrade. Locking and unlocking security-related
Current value: system values in the IBM i Information Center describes how to do this.
____________________
Verify object If this system value is set to either 4 or 5, change this value to 3 before
signatures during you install the new release. If you have previously locked this system
restore (QVFYOBJRST)3 value, go to SST and unlock it before you upgrade. Locking and unlocking
Current value: security-related system values in the IBM i Information Center describes
____________________ how to do this.
Notes:
1. Having licensed program libraries or secondary language libraries in these library lists can cause errors
when you install or delete software.
2. The Allow restore of security sensitive objects (QALWOBJRST) system value specifies whether objects
with security-sensitive attributes can be restored. It is important to set the value to *ALL before
performing the following system activities:
• Installing a new release of the operating system.
• Installing new licensed programs.
• Applying program temporary fixes (PTFs).
• Recovering your system.
These activities can fail if the value of QALWOBJRST is not set to *ALL. To ensure system security,
return the QALWOBJRST value to your normal setting after completing the system activity.
3. After you have upgraded the operating system and option 34 (Digital Certificate Manager), you can
return the QVFYOBJRST system value to either 4 or 5.
Note that if you want the same values after the installation process is completed, you need to reset the
system values. This step is included in the final checklist after you upgrade.
You can also use IBM Navigator for i to set your system values. For more information, see system values in
the IBM Knowledge Center to find out how to use and access the system values from IBM Navigator for i.
Optionally changing the scan control system value

Consider specifying *NOPOSTRST for the scan control (QSCANFSCTL) system value.
This helps to minimize future scanning of some objects that are restored during the installation of
licensed programs. For more information on scanning and the system value settings, see the topic
Scanning support in the IBM i Information Center.
Setting the Year offset value

If you are upgrading a system that observes a non-Gregorian calendar, set the Year offset value before the
system is upgraded.
IBM recommends that you set the Year offset value because your time zone can then be set correctly with
this year offset as soon as the upgrade is complete. The IBM Knowledge Center topic Setting the Year
offset value before upgrading the operating system includes the steps for creating a user-defined time
zone object and creating the QWCYEAROFS data area in the QSYS library.

Verifying the integrity of user-modified system objects
When you replace your software with the new IBM i release, the system keeps changes you made to some
IBM-supplied objects.
To ensure a successful installation of all licensed programs and to take advantage of certain new
functions, perform these tasks that relate to system objects before you begin.
Verifying user profiles and checking cross-reference files

The IBM i installation process requires that the QSECOFR and QLPINSTALL user profiles exist in the
system distribution directory. The process also requires that all database cross-reference files are not in
error before the installation process begins.
The following procedure adds the QSECOFR and QLPINSTALL user profiles if you have deleted them
from the system distribution directory. It also checks for errors in database cross-reference files on your
system.
1. Type GO LICPGM at the IBM i command line and press Enter. The Work with Licensed Programs menu
appears.
2. Type 5 (Prepare for Install) and press Enter. The Prepare for Install display appears.
3. Select the option to verify system objects and press Enter. The system verifies the system directory
entries and adds the QSECOFR and QLPINSTALL user profiles if necessary. Database cross-reference
files are checked for errors.
4. If the database cross-reference files are in error, you see message CPI3DA3. Follow the instructions of
this message to resolve the errors before you continue.
5. If the database cross-reference files are not in error, you see a completion message. Press F3 (Exit) to
return to the Work with Licensed Programs menu.
Checking the QSECOFR user profile

The QSECOFR user profile cannot have a secondary language library (QSYS29xx) at a previous release in
its library list when you install a new IBM i release.
If you have an initial program for the QSECOFR user program, be sure that it does not add a secondary
language library to the system library list.
Ensuring that the IBM-supplied product libraries are in the system ASP
If you have moved IBM-supplied product libraries to user auxiliary storage pools (user ASPs), the libraries
will not be updated when you go through the IBM i installation procedures.
To prevent this problem, ensure that IBM-supplied product libraries are in the system ASP before you
start the installation procedures. The product libraries should remain in the system ASP (*SYSBAS). PTFs
are not applied to product libraries that are not in the system ASP.
If you have duplicate IBM-supplied product libraries, delete the duplicate libraries before you start the
upgrade procedures. The upgrade process fails and the new release does not install until duplicate
IBM-supplied libraries are deleted.
Use the Display Object Description (DSPOBJD) command to list the libraries and the ASP in which they
reside to an output file. Then use SQL to query the results of the output file:
DSPOBJD OBJ(QSYS/Q*)
OBJTYPE(*LIB)
ASPDEV(*ALLAVL)
OUTPUT(*OUTFILE)
OUTFILE(QGPL/LIBS)
Note: SS1 Option 5 (System/36 Environment) has five libraries that do not begin with a Q. They are
#CGULIB, #DFULIB, #DSULIB, #SDALIB, and #SEULIB.

Ensuring two-phase commit integrity
Complete or cancel all pending resynchronizations of commitment control definitions before you replace
your IBM i software.
You need to perform this task only if both of the following are true:
• Your system is connected in a network.
• Your system runs applications that use two-phase commit support.
Two-phase commit support is used when an application updates database files on more than one system.
Two-phase commit support ensures that the databases remained synchronized. If you are not sure
whether your system uses two-phase commit support, perform steps “1” on page 31 and “2” on page
31. You might need to continue with the rest of the procedure.
Remember that any actions you take with respect to a pending resynchronization affect the other systems
that are participating in the logical unit of work (transaction) with your system. Therefore, you or someone
else will also need to handle pending resynchronizations on the connected systems before you begin your
upgrade procedure.
If you perform this procedure 1 or 2 days before you install the new release, you should recheck for
resynchronizations before starting the installation.
To work with pending resynchronizations on your source system, do the following:
1. To display all commitment definitions that might require resynchronization, type the following Work
with Commitment Definitions (WRKCMTDFN) command:
WRKCMTDFN JOB(*ALL) STATUS(*RESYNC)
2. If you see the message, No commitment definitions are active, you can skip the rest of this
procedure.
3. On the Work with Commitment Definitions display, type 19 (Cancel Resync) in the Option column for
each commitment definition. You see the Cancel Resync display.
4. If the value in the column Resync Required is Yes for any remote location listed, then do the following
for that location:
a) Attempt an action, such as restarting communications, and allow the resynchronization to
complete.
b) If you cannot allow the resynchronization to complete, specify option 1 (Select) to cancel
resynchronization to that remote location.
You could receive message CPF83E4, which indicates that the logical unit of work is in an
undecided state. You will have to make an educated decision to force either a commit operation
or a rollback operation before you can successfully cancel resynchronization. These options are
available from the Work with Commitment Definitions display.
By canceling resynchronization, you could cause the databases between the two systems to be in
an inconsistent state. You must then take the responsibility for determining the action taken by
all the other locations that participated in this Logical Unit of Work (LUW), and resynchronize the
database changes.
5. Refresh the display periodically. When resynchronization for a commitment definition completes or
cancels successfully, the value in the Resync in Progress column will be No.
The resynchronization or a cancelation of resynchronization might not take place immediately. They
are dependent on the state of the other systems that are participating in the logical unit of work.
For more information on commitment control and resynchronization, see the topic When to force commits
and rollbacks and when to cancel resynchronization in the IBM i Information Center.

Minimizing software installation time
These actions can minimize the time required to install your IBM i software.
• Use the automatic installation process rather than performing a manual installation process. “Software
installation process” on page 9 has information about both methods.
• If you are not using the automatic installation process, be sure to set the QSYSOPR message queue in
*BREAK mode before you start the installation process.
• Perform the licensed program installation with all subsystems ended (ENDSBS *ALL). If you are
performing an automatic installation, you are operating in the preferred environment. This environment
provides maximum system resources to the installation process.
• If you have a large number of spooled files on your system, set the compress job tables IPL attribute to
none. To do this, use the Change IPL Attributes command: CHGIPLA CPRJOBTBL(*NONE).
Gathering performance data for benchmark

Establish system benchmarks before you install a new version of the IBM i operating system or make a
major system configuration change such as adding a new software application.
Accurate system benchmarks allow you to compare system performance before and after the upgrade.
A valid comparison allows you to accurately assess any performance improvement as well as isolate any
changes to the system that can prevent optimal performance.
Collection Services can collect sample data for a wide range of system resources. Collection Services
stores sample performance data in a collection object (*MGTCOL) on your system. Minimally, benchmarks
should include data from current and representative collection objects. This can require that Collection
Services run long enough to collect representative data. Representative data should include all periods of
activity (both peak and off-peak hours), all applications, and all normal activities performed on a system.
Additionally, you might require more detailed benchmark information to identify how critical applications,
transactions, and jobs are affected by the system configuration change.
Several tools are available for collecting detailed information about application performance. However,
these tools can require specialized skills and could adversely affect system performance. For details
about collecting different types of performance data, refer to Researching a performance problem.
Gathering performance data with Collection Services

You can start Collection Services in any of these ways to analyze the IBM i operating environment.
• Use the Collection Services function that is available in IBM Navigator for i. Specific information about
Collection Services is in the IBM i Information Center at Systems management > Performance >
Applications for performance management > Collection Services.
• Use either the Start Collector (QYPSSTRC) API or the Start Performance Collection (STRPFRCOL)
command.
– Performance Management APIs in the IBM i Information Center. These APIs start, end, and cycle
collections, and change and retrieve system parameters for the data collected.
– Performance collection commands: STRPFRCOL, End Performance Collection (ENDPFRCOL),
Configure Performance Collection (CFGPFRCOL), and Check Performance Collection (CHKPRFCOL).
These commands start, end, and cycle collections for the data collected.
Ensure that Collection Services has been configured to collect the data you require, and that it runs long
enough to accurately represent your operating environment.
The following example uses the Collector APIs.
1. Run Collection Services for at least one or two days, and make sure that peak and off-peak workloads
are represented. Type this command:
CALL PGM(QYPSSTRC) PARM('*PFR ' '*STANDARDP' X'00000000')

This command starts Collection Services and uses the Standard plus protocol for the collection
profile. Once you start Collection Services with this command, it will collect performance data and
store it in the collection object until you either explicitly stop it or restart the system. (If collection
was run for more than one day, more than one collection object will be produced.) This profile
collects all the data categories typically needed by the tools in IBM Performance Tools for i, including
communications protocol data. The default configuration also starts a batch job CRTPFRDTA, which
creates the performance database files.
2. Collection Services stores the data in an object type of *MGTCOL.
You can convert this object into performance database files for later analysis. To retain the object for
future use, you can save the objects to tape or to a save file using command
SAVPFRCOL
. Collection Services can delete collection objects from the system at any time after the retention
period has expired. The default retention period is 24 hours. If you do not want Collection Services
to delete your collection objects for you, change your retention period to permanent (set a retention
period of *PERM) as shown in the example that follows.
Note: The following command example shows the shipped default values with the exception of the
retention period value. A retention period of *PERM requires a value of 0. Furthermore, you must make
this change before or during the data collection. The change does not affect any collection objects that
are already cycled.
To change the retention period by using the Change Collection Services Attributes API, type the
following command:
Note: By using the following code example, you agree to the terms of the “Code license and disclaimer
information” on page 209.
CALL PGM(QYPSCSCA) PARM('*PFR ' /* collection */

X'00000384' /* interval 900 sec */
'QPFRDATA ' /* library */
X'00000000' /* retention period is permanent */
X'00000000' /* cycle time 00:00:00 */
X'00000018' /* cycle interval 24Hrs */
X'00000001' /* start CRTPFRDTA */
'*STANDARDP' /* default profile */
X'00000000') /* return code */
3. If you want to explicitly stop the collector after the data that you want is obtained, type this command:
CALL PGM(QYPSENDC) PARM('*PFR ' X'00000000')
Analyzing performance data

To analyze the IBM i Collection Services data, you must view the performance database files created from
the Management Collection object files. This can be done by setting the configuration on the Collection
Services (via IBM Navigator for i Configure Collection Services or CFGPFRCOL CL command).
For more information, refer to Creating database files from Collection Services data in the IBM i
Information Center and also the step regarding converting the performance data in Chapter 9, “Checklist:
Completing the IBM i upgrade or replacement,” on page 83.
There are several tools you can use to analyze the data from Collection Services.
For additional information on determining how upgrades might affect your performance workloads, see
Managing System Performance.

Performing initial upgrade or replacement tasks
Complete these initial installation tasks, which include saving the system. Several of these initial tasks are
required for a successful IBM i software upgrade.
Choosing a software installation method and device

If you are upgrading the IBM i operating system and your licensed programs to the new release, you need
to decide which installation method (manual or automatic) and which kind of device you will use to install
the new release.
For a general view of the installation methods, see “Software installation process” on page 9.
To help you determine which device you will use, refer to “Types of software installation devices” on page
10. “Installation devices and media” on page 180 contains more detailed information about the devices
and media available.
Preparing for globalization

If appropriate, prepare to change the primary language on your system or install additional secondary
languages.
If you plan to change the primary language on your system or install additional secondary languages,
review the information in “Globalization and IBM i software installation” on page 17.
Preparing the upgrade device and media

You can prepare to install IBM i software from optical media, optical container media, an image catalog,
tape devices or tape libraries, or alternate installation devices.
If you are not sure which installation device to use for your software upgrade, refer to “Types of software
installation devices” on page 10. The topic “Installation devices and media” on page 180 contains more
detailed information on the devices and media available.
Preparing to upgrade or replace software using an image catalog

You can use an image catalog to perform an IBM i software upgrade, to install PTFs (fixes), or to install
single licensed programs that you receive on media.
When you use an image catalog, you preload all your media so that you do not need to handle the physical
media when you perform the installation. You do this by copying the images from the physical optical
media or from files received through electronic software delivery to a file in the integrated file system
and then use these preloaded images to install. The topic Virtual storage in the IBM i Information Center
describes further the concepts and uses of virtual tape and virtual optical media. “Image catalog for a
virtual device” on page 181 describes the requirements for using image catalogs.
Determining storage requirements for image catalog installation

IBM i image catalog installation requires additional storage space to contain the installation images. The
amount of system disk-unit storage that you need varies based on what you are installing.
To check and preallocate the storage space needed for the selected install media, do the following steps
to run the installcheckspace tool.
1. Verify you have the required PTFs installed for upgrades.
2. From the command prompt, run the STRSST command and sign-in
3. Choose (1) Start a service tool
4. Choose (4) Display/Alter/Dump
5. Choose (1) Display/Alter storage
6. Choose (2) Licensed Internal Code (LIC) data

7. Choose (14) Advanced analysis
8. On the Select Advanced Analysis Command panel, type 1 in the Option column and type
installcheckspace in the command field space and press ENTER.
9. On the Specify Advanced Analysis Options panel, press ENTER to run the tool.
• If the tool is successful, there is enough space and you will see output:
SUCCESSFUL! Space exists. Size = xxxxxxx bytes.
• If the tool returns an error for not enough space, you will see output:
ERROR: Enough space does not exist. error code X.
There will be additional messages with an estimate of the current amount of space and the amount of
space needed for the install.
When the tool is successful, you are done checking the space and can continue with the power down of
your system to install/upgrade.
When the tool reports an ERROR, move user libraries and/or files to another disk or remove temporary
and unused files to free space.
Freeing up space on the load-source disk unit for an image catalog

IBM i image catalog installation requires at least 2500 MB of free space on the load-source disk unit of
your system.
If you are using an image catalog to install software, ensure that there is enough free space available on
the load-source disk by following these steps.
1. Enter the Work with Disk Status (WRKDSKSTS) command to determine whether your load-source disk
unit (unit 1) has at least 2500 MB of free space.
If you have enough free space, you do not need to continue with this task.
If you do not have enough free space, go to step “2” on page 35.
2. Enter the Start ASP Balance (STRASPBAL) command to end the allocation for storage in the load-
source disk unit:
STRASPBAL TYPE(*ENDALC) UNIT(1)
3. Use the Check ASP Balance (CHKASPBAL) command to view the previous end allocations and see
these messages:
• Unit 1 is selected for end allocation.
• ASP balancing is not active for ASP 1.
4. Enter the STRASPBAL command to move data from the load-source disk unit:
STRASPBAL TYPE(*MOVDTA) TIMLMT(60)
5. Enter the WRKDSKSTS command to monitor when the disk unit has enough free space. If you do not
have enough free space, use the CHKASPBAL command (step “3” on page 35) to determine whether
the move data function is still active.
After the upgrade is complete, enter the Start ASP Balance (STRASPBAL) command to resume the
allocation of storage for the load-source disk unit. (This task is also included in Chapter 9, “Checklist:
Completing the IBM i upgrade or replacement,” on page 83.)
STRASPBAL TYPE(*RSMALC) UNIT(1)

STRASPBAL TYPE(*CAPACITY) ASP(1) TIMLMT(*NOMAX)
Preparing an optical image catalog to install software

These steps show how you create an image catalog and an image catalog entry, add an image catalog
entry, and load the image catalog in preparation of performing an IBM i software upgrade. The steps use

a virtual optical device in the example. The server setup requires an image catalog setup that will then be
shared with the client partition.
Before you begin these steps, ensure that you review the Updates and PTFs section found in the IBM i and
Related Software developerWorks® website (www.ibm.com/developerworks/ibmi/software).
1. Create a virtual optical device.
To create a device description, enter the following:
CRTDEVOPT DEVD(virtual-device-name) RSRCNAME(*VRT)+

ONLINE(*YES) TEXT(text-description)
2. Vary on the virtual optical device

Enter the following:
VRYCFG CFGOBJ(virtual-device-name) CFGTYPE(*DEV) STATUS(*ON)
3. Create an image catalog

Create an image catalog for the licensed programs that you want to install. The Create Image Catalog
(CRTIMGCLG) command associates an image catalog with a target directory where the optical image
files are loaded.
CRTIMGCLG IMGCLG(catalog-name) DIR(catalog-path)

CRTDIR(*YES) TEXT(text-description)
If you have downloaded your images into an image catalog directory, there is a fast way to add all of
the images at one time into your image catalog. There are two methods to do this.
• Use the CRTIMGCLG command.
CRTIMGCLG IMGCLG(catalog-name) DIR(catalog-path) ADDVRTVOL(*DIR)

IMGTYPE(*ALL) TEXT(text-dscription)
• Use the QVOIFIMG API when the image catalog already exists
CALL PGM(QVOIFIMG) PARM('catalog-name' '*ALL' 0)
4. Add an image catalog entry

Add an image catalog entry for each physical media or optical image file that you have. You need to
repeat this step for each volume of media. You should add the physical media or optical image files
in the same order as if you were going to install from them. Start with the first media in the list and
continue until all the media are loaded.
You can add the entries from either an optical device or from an existing optical image file. Select one
of the following ways:
From an image file:
• (This is the fastest way.) To add an image entry to an image catalog from an integrated-file-system
file that is already in the image catalog directory, enter the following:
ADDIMGCLGE IMGCLG(catalog-name) FROMFILE(file-name)

TOFILE(*fromfile) TEXT(text-description)
• If you have multiple images to add, see the CRTIMGCLG command and the QVOIFIMG API to add all
the images at the same time.
• To add an image catalog entry to an image catalog from an existing integrated-file-system optical
image file from a directory other than the image catalog directory, enter the following:

ADDIMGCLGE IMGCLG(catalog-name)
FROMFILE(/directory-name/directory-name/file-name)
TOFILE(file-name or *FROMFILE) TEXT(text-description)
From a physical device:

• To add an image catalog entry to an image catalog from a physical optical media using optical device
named OPT01, enter the following:
ADDIMGCLGE IMGCLG(catalog-name) FROMDEV(OPT01)

TOFILE(file-name or *GEN) TEXT(text-description)
Note: To generate a name for the TOFILE parameter, specify *GEN. To generate a text description from
the media, specify *GEN.
5. Load the image catalog
This step associates the virtual optical device to the image catalog. Only one image catalog at a time
can be associated with a specific virtual optical device. To load the image catalog, type the following
command:
LODIMGCLG IMGCLG(catalog-name)
DEV(virtual-device-name) OPTION(*LOAD)
6. Verify that the images are in the correct order
Attention: If you are here because you are performing the steps in “Preselecting the licensed
programs to install” on page 47, do not perform this step at this time. You are directed to
perform this step later.
If you are preparing for an upgrade, you need to verify that the required media for an upgrade exist
and are sorted in the correct sequence. You also need to verify that your software agreements have
been accepted, and that you have enough reserved storage for the Licensed Internal Code. Refer to
“Required: Allocating additional space for Licensed Internal Code” on page 53 for details.
Enter the following command:
VFYIMGCLG IMGCLG(catalog-name) TYPE(*UPGRADE) SORT(*YES)
To verify that images are added, an additional method would be to enter the following:
WRKIMGCLGE IMGCLG(catalog-name)
Then press F7 to prompt for the VFYIMGCLG command. Enter *UPGRADE for the type and *YES for the
sort field.
The system puts the images in the correct order. (If you are not successful, refer to “Image catalog
recovery” on page 146.) By default, the volume with the lowest index is mounted. Then all the
other volumes are loaded. To see the order of the images, use the Work with Image Catalog Entries
(WRKIMGCLGE) command:
After completing these steps, your image catalog is ready for use.
Preparing a tape image catalog to install software

These steps show how you create an image catalog, add an image catalog entry, and load the image
catalog in preparation of performing an IBM i software upgrade. The steps use a virtual tape device in the
example.
1. Create a virtual tape device.

CRTDEVTAP DEVD(virtual-device-name) RSRCNAME(*VRT)+

2. Vary on the virtual tape device


files are loaded.
CRTIMGCLG IMGCLG(catalog-name) DIR(catalog-path) TYPE(*TAP)

If you have stored your tape images in an image catalog directory, there is a fast way to add all of the
images at one time into your image catalog. There are two methods to do this.
• Use the CRTIMGCLG command
CRTIMGCLG IMGCLG(catalog-name) DIR(catalog-path) TYPE(*TAPE) ADDVRTVOL(*DIR)

IMGTYPE(*ALL)
TEXT(text-dscription)

Add an image catalog entry for each tape image file that you have. You need to repeat this step for
each image file. You should add the tape image files in the same order as if you were going to install
from them.
You can add the entries from an existing tape image file by using one of these ways:

• If you have multiple images to add, see the CRTIMGCLG command and the QVOIFIMG API to add all
the images at the same time.
• To add an image catalog entry to an image catalog from an existing integrated-file-system tape

This step associates the virtual tape device to the image catalog. Only one image catalog at a time
can be associated with a specific virtual tape device. To load the image catalog, type the following
command:

and are sorted in the correct sequence. You also need to verify that you have enough reserved storage
for the Licensed Internal Code. Refer to “Required: Allocating additional space for Licensed Internal
Code” on page 53for details.
Then press F7 to prompt for the VFYIMGCLG command. Enter *UPGRADE for the type and *YES for the
sort field.
After completing these steps, your image catalog is ready for use.
Preparing to upgrade or replace software using optical container media

You can use an optical container to perform an IBM i software upgrade, to install PTFs, or to install single
licensed programs that you download through electronic software delivery.
To use a device as an optical container, it must be a USB 3.0 flash drive or an RDX drive. The flash or RDX
media must have capacity of at least 5GB. To prepare the flash drive or RDX drive media to be used as a
container, initialize the volume (INZOPT) with a type of *CONTAINER.
Create an optical container
1. Initialize the optical volume as type *CONTAINER
• INZOPT VOL(*MOUNTED) NEWVOL(RDX1) DEV(RMS01) CHECK(*NO) TYPE(*CONTAINER)
2. Vary optical device RMS01 off/on to cause a child virtual device to be created and associated with the
physical optical device.
• VRYCFG CFGOBJ(RMS01) CFGTYPE(*DEV) STATUS(*OFF)
• VRYCFG CFGOBJ(RMS01) CFGTYPE(*DEV) STATUS(*ON)
3. Use DSPHDWRSC to find the resource name of the child virtual device.
• DSPHDWRSC *STG
For more information on preparing to use optical containers, review Preparing to use optical containers
from (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1111239).
Adding virtual volumes to optical containers for install
1. Plug the optical container media (USB 3.0 flash drive) into a USB port on a PC that is running Windows
7, Windows 10, or MAC OS 10.11 or newer, and has Java version 8 or newer installed.

2. Download the bootable image of the Licensed Code for IBM i (USB
I_BASE01_Licensed_Machine_Code*.img) from ESS website to the PC.
3. Download the Utility for bootable Licensed Machine Code USB zip file from the ESS website to the PC.
4. Extract the Java based utility USBUtility-1.3.0.0.jar (or newer version) from the bootable LIC USB
Utility for IBM i zip file.
5. Use the Java based utility to copy the Licensed Machine Code for IBM i to the USB 3.0 flash drive.
6. If desired, you can also download the Operating System and LPP ISO images from the ESS website,
and PTFs from the Fix Central website. Drag and drop these files to the same USB 3.0 flash drive.
For more information on adding virtual volumes to optical containers, review Adding virtual volumes to
optical containers for install (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1111239).
Preparing to upgrade or replace software with virtual optical storage using

the Network File System
You can use virtual optical storage using the Network File System to perform an IBM i software upgrade,
to install PTFs (fixes), or to install single licensed programs that you receive on media.
When you use a virtual optical storage using the Network File System, you preload all your media so that
you do not need to handle the physical media when you perform the installation. This setup is done on
the server being used to serve the optical image files. You do this by copying the images from the physical
optical media or from files received through electronic software delivery to a directory in the integrated
file system and then use these preloaded images to install. The topic Virtual storage describes further the
concepts and uses of virtual optical media. An image catalog must be used on the image server. Image
catalog for a virtual device describes the requirements for using image catalogs. In the following steps the
reference to client system refers to the system being installed.
Requirements for virtual optical storage within a Network File System network
To share virtual optical images with the Network File System (NFS) network, you need to ensure that the
client and server meet specific requirements.
Review the Updates and PTFs from the IBM i and Related Software developerWorks website
(www.ibm.com/developerworks/ibmi/software).
Server requirements for sharing virtual optical images

To share virtual optical images through a network, the server must meet the following requirements:
• The image server must be a V6R1 environment or later if performing an install or upgrade.
• The server must be able to share virtual optical images using version 3 or later of the Network File
System (NFS).
• A volume list (VOLUME_LIST) file containing the list of images to be loaded in the virtual optical device
must exist in the image catalog directory. The VFYIMGCLG command is used to create the volume list
file from the image catalog containing the images you want to share. For example:
VFYIMGCLG IMGCLG(INSTALL) TYPE(*UPGRADE) NFSSHR(*YES)
Note: The image catalog used must have an image catalog path name that is limited to 127 characters.
Path name characters are limited to A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and / (slash). Each image file name is limited to 127
characters.
If you choose to create your own volume list, it must have the following characteristics
– Must be called VOLUME_LIST
– Each line is either an image file name or a comment
– ASCII format
– All entries are ended by the end of a line

– All characters following the pound sign (#) are considered comments until the end of the line
– Comments can be added after the pound sign (#) and must be followed by a EOL character
– Provides the order that the image files are processed on the client system
– File names are limited to 127 characters
– Can be created with the Verify Image Catalog Entry (VFYIMGCLG) with the NFSSHR(*YES) parameter
or manually by using an ASCII editor
– No tabs or line feeds can be used in the path name
Note: Changes to VOLUME_LIST file are not active until the next time the client device is varied off and
on.
Client system requirements for sharing virtual optical images

To share virtual optical images through a network, the client system must meet the following
requirements:
• The 632B-003 optical device is created by using the Create Device Description Optical (CRTDEVOPT)
command.
• The system to be installed must have either a service tools server or a LAN console connection
configured.
Setting up the server to share virtual optical image files with the client system for
installation and upgrade
The following directions show how to set up the server to share virtual optical image files with the client
system for installation and upgrade of IBM i.
You must have previously created an image catalog containing the images that you want to share. The
images must contain Licensed Internal Code and base IBM i (which includes libraries QSYS, QGPL, and
QUSRSYS). The image catalog used must have an image catalog path name of 127 characters or less.
Path name characters are limited to A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and / (slash). Each image file name is limited to 127
characters.
These steps show how you create an image catalog and an image catalog entry, add an image catalog
entry, and load the image catalog in preparation of performing an IBM i software upgrade. The steps use
a virtual optical device in the example. The server setup requires an image catalog setup that will then be
shared with the client partition.
Before you begin these steps, ensure that you review the Updates and PTFs section found in the IBM i and
Related Software developerWorks website (www.ibm.com/developerworks/ibmi/software).
1. Create a virtual optical device.
CRTDEVOPT DEVD(virtual-device-name) RSRCNAME(*VRT)+

2. Vary on the virtual optical device


files are loaded.
CRTIMGCLG IMGCLG(catalog-name) DIR(catalog-path)


If you have downloaded your images into an image catalog directory, there is a fast way to add all of
the images at one time into your image catalog. There are two methods to do this.
• Use the CRTIMGCLG command
CRTIMGCLG IMGCLG(catalog-name) DIR(catalog-path) ADDVRTVOL(*DIR)

IMGTYPE(*ALL) TEXT(text-dscription)

Add an image catalog entry for each physical media or optical image file that you have. You need to
repeat this step for each volume of media. You should add the physical media or optical image files
in the same order as if you were going to install from them. Start with the first media in the list and
continue until all the media are loaded.
You can add the entries from either an optical device or from an existing optical image file. Select one
of the following ways:
From an image file:

• If you have multiple images to add, see the CRTIMGCLG command and the QVOIFIMG API to add
all the images at the same time.
• To add an image catalog entry to an image catalog from an existing integrated-file-system optical
From a physical device:

• To add an image catalog entry to an image catalog from a physical optical media using optical
device named OPT01, enter the following:
ADDIMGCLGE IMGCLG(catalog-name) FROMDEV(OPT01)

TOFILE(file-name or *GEN) TEXT(text-description)
Note: To generate a name for the TOFILE parameter, specify *GEN. To generate a text description
from the media, specify *GEN.
This step associates the virtual optical device to the image catalog. Only one image catalog at a time
can be associated with a specific virtual optical device. To load the image catalog, type the following
command:

and are sorted in the correct sequence. You also need to verify that your software agreements have
been accepted, and that you have enough reserved storage for the Licensed Internal Code. Refer to
“Required: Allocating additional space for Licensed Internal Code” on page 53for details.
Then press PF7 to prompt for the VFYIMGCLG command. Enter *UPGRADE for the type and *YES for
the sort field.
After completing these steps, your image catalog is ready for use. The next steps show how to set
up the server to share virtual optical image files with the client system for installation and upgrade of
IBM i.
7. After the image catalog has been created and loaded, you need to verify the image catalog to create
a volume list file (VOLUME_LIST) that will be used by the virtual optical device on the client system.
The following command is an example of how to create the volume list file:
• VFYIMGCLG IMGCLG(INSTALL) TYPE(*UPGRADE) NFSSHR(*YES)
Note: The VFYIMGCLG command creates the volume list file and adds a new subdirectory called
BOOTP in the image catalog directory. The subdirectory contains files required to perform the IBM i
install.
The volume list file can also be created by using an ASCII editor. There are specific guidelines that
must be met when creating a volume. Refer to Requirements for virtual optical storage within a
Network File System network for more information.
8. Ensure that the NFS file servers are running.
Enter either one of the following Start Network File System Server (STRNFSSVR) commands:
• Run all these commands on your servers:
– STRNFSSVR *RPC
– STRNFSSVR *SVR
– STRNFSSVR *MNT
• Or start all the servers with this command:
STRNFSSVR *ALL
9. Export the image catalog directory.
This example restricts access by all NFS clients because it is read-only. Ensure that the exported
directory is in the public directory and that it is a subdirectory of the NFSROOT path.
• CHGNFSEXP OPTIONS('-i -o ro') DIR('directory-name')
10. Specify the level of authority for the user id (UID), group id (GID), or *PUBLIC that owns or manages
the image catalog directory and the image files. The minimum authority that is required is the
following:
• Execute (*X) data authority for the exported directory and any subdirectories
• Read (*R) data authority for files in the exported directory and any subdirectories.

The following example is for the use of the authority *PUBLIC:
CHGAUT OBJ('/catalog_directory') USER(*PUBLIC) DTAAUT(*RX) SUBTREE(*ALL)
11. Add the /CATALOG_DIR/BOOTP directory as the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) alternate source
directory by using CHGTFTPA command:
• CHGTFTPA AUTOSTART(*YES) ALTSRCDIR('/catalog_directory/BOOTP')
TFTP is able to find the BOOTP images as long as they are somewhere within the subdirectory
structure of the specified ALTSRCDIR directory. This makes it possible to serve up multiple install
images at the same time without ending and restarting the TFTP server. For example, you could
specify '/installimages' for ALTSRCDIR, and the following image catalog directories will be served up
at the same time.
'/installimages/catalog1/BOOTP'
'/installimages/catalog2/BOOTP'
.
.
'/installimages/catalogN/BOOTP'
Note: Make sure your image catalog directory is specified as '/installimages/catalogN'.

12. Ensure QTFTP has *RX authority to all install files located in the TFTP alternate source directory:
• CHGAUT OBJ('/catalog_directory/BOOTP') USER(QTFTP) DTAAUT(*RX) SUBTREE(*ALL)
13. Ensure that the TFTP servers are started and reflect the previous changes made by stopping/starting
the servers:
• ENDTCPSVR *TFTP
• STRTCPSVR *TFTP
Note: The fully exported image catalog directory name is limited to 127 characters. The directory path
name can only contain characters A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and / (slash).
Refer to the IBM i Network File System Support PDF for additional details.
Configure a service tools server for DST for the virtual optical device to use
The type of system and configuration determines what type of setup is required to configure the Service
Tools Server.
If Operations Console with LAN Connectivity is configured, then there is no additional setup required. If
Operations Console with LAN Connectivity is not configured, then a LAN adapter or IOP must be tagged,
depending on the model of your system.
One way to help determine whether your client system has a service tools server for DST configured:
1. Log on to SST.
2. Select option 8, Work with service tools user IDs and Devices.
3. Press F5.
If a service tools server is configured, the following display is seen.

Display LAN Adapter Configuration On Dasd
System: IBM
Resource name . . . . . . . : CMN03 VLAN ID 0 (0 is default)
Adapter type . . . . . . . : 5706
Adapter serial number . . . : xx-xxxxxxx
Host name for service tools : xxxxxxx

Node . . . . . . . . . . . : 000000000000
Duplex . . . . . . . . . . : HALF
Network speed . . . . . . . : AUTO
IP version allowed . . . . : BOTH IPV4, IPV6, BOTH

Internet address . . . . . : x.x.xxx.xxx
Gateway router address . . : x.x.xxx.x
Subnet mask . . . . . . . . : xxx.xxx.xxx.x
IPV6 address . . . . . . . :
IPV6 interface ID . . . . . : 0000000000000000
DHCP unique ID . . . . . . : 0000000000000000000000000000
F3=Exit F5=Display IP addresses

F6=Reset DHCP unique ID F12=Cancel
Pressing F5 will display the various IP addresses.
Display of IP addresses
System: IBM
IP ADDRESS . . . x.x.xxx.xxx
IP ADDRESS . . . XXXX::XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX
IP ADDRESS . . . XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX
F3=Exit F12=Cancel
Note: If you do not see a valid IP address, then the service tools server is not configured. If you do see a
valid IP address, this does not always indicate that the server is configured correctly.
Note: If you use the same port (for example, gigabit adapter) for the Service Tools Server that is used for
TCP/IP, ensure that you end TCP/IP (ENDTCP) and vary off the TCP/IP line description before configuring
the Service Tools Server (STS). Only gigabit adapters can be shared. To simplify the tagging process, PF13
allows selecting the resource and eliminates the need for having to temporarily configure Operations
Console on the partition. The following steps allow you to select and configure the Service Tools Server
(STS):
1. Start System Service Tools (STRSST).
2. Work with service tools user IDs and Devices (Option 8).
3. Select STS LAN adapter (F13) to see available adapters. If there are no available adapters that are
listed and you plan to tag a gigabit adapter, press F21 to show all adapters.
4. Press Enter.
5. Enter the TCP/IP information. Have your network administrator provide you with a valid TCP/IP
address when you enter this information.
6. Press F7 (Store).
7. Press F14 (Activate).
Setting up the virtual optical device on the client system for installing IBM i
After you set up the Network File System server to share images, proceed with these steps to set up a
virtual optical device on the client.
To set up the virtual optical device type 632B-003 on the client, follow these steps.

1. If your system uses a LAN console, then proceed to step “2” on page 46. To configure a service tools
server for the virtual optical device to use, see “Configure a service tools server for DST for the virtual
optical device to use” on page 44.
2. Create a device description for the virtual optical device.
For example:
CRTDEVOPT DEVD(virtual_device_name) RSRCNAME(*VRT) LCLINTNETA(*SRVLAN)

RMTINTNETA('X.X.XXX.XXX') NETIMGDIR('/catalog_directory')
• The RMTINTNETA is the remote IP address of the Network File system (NFS) server where this
virtual optical device looks for virtual image files.
• The NETIMGDIR parameter specifies the network path on the Network File System (NFS) server
containing the virtual image files that were prepared for use with this device. The path is limited to
127 characters. The character set is limited to A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and / (slash).
3. Vary on the virtual optical device. The virtual_device_name specified on the VRYCFG command is the
same as the name specified for DEVD on the CRTDEVOPT command.
For example:
VRYCFG CFGOBJ(virtual_device_name) CFGTYPE(*DEV) STATUS(*ON)
To confirm that the device is working, use the following commands on the client system to allow you to
work with image files.
• The Work with Optical Volumes (WRKOPTVOL) command shows a list of optical volumes that are known
to the system. The WRKOPTVOL command shows the volume that is mounted in the device.
• The Work with Image Catalog Entries (WRKIMGCLGE) command is used to work with the entries
for the specified virtual optical device. The WRKIMGCLGE command shows the mounted and loaded
volumes. You must specify IMGCLG(*DEV) and the NFS backed optical device for the DEV parameter.
For example:
WRKIMGCLGE IMGCLG(*DEV) DEV(target-device-description)
The WRKIMGCLGE panel similar to the following is displayed:
Work with Image Catalog Entries

System: IBM
Catalog . . : *RMTCLG Device . . . : xxxxxxxxxx
Type . . . . : Remote Device Status: Active
Directory . : *REMOTE
Type options, press Enter.

6=Mount 12=Work with volume
Opt Index Status Volume Access

*AVAIL
1 Mounted I_BASE_01 *READONLY
2 Loaded B_GROUP1_01 *READONLY
Bottom
F3=Exit F5=Refresh F12=Cancel
• The TFTP command can be used to verify that the setup steps for TFTP processing were done correctly
on the server. From a PC, AIX, or any client that supports TFTP commands, type the following.
tftp <server_system> get /catalog_dir/bootp/netipl
A message similar to the following is displayed:
Transfer successful. 512 bytes in 1 second, 512 bytes/s

Required: Creating a custom list of software to install
Use this Prepare for install option to create a customized installation list and preselect the IBM i licensed
programs (including Licensed Internal Code and the IBM i operating system) that you want to install. This
step is required to ensure the software agreements for the licensed programs are restored and displayed
on the Work with Software Agreements display, which occurs later in the process.
Note: This section is only applicable when working with media distributed by IBM. If you are using
redistribution media, you can skip this section.
The Prepare for install option compares the programs that are installed on your system with the programs
on the media. It then generates a list. This list contains preselected programs that are replaced during
the installation. To customize this list, select or deselect programs from this installation list, depending
on which programs you want to install or replace. You must verify that what you ordered can be replaced.
You must verify that you have all of the necessary upgrades on your installation media to complete the
automatic installation. You need to accept the software agreements for these licensed programs later in
these preparation tasks.
Some single licensed programs might not appear on this installation list. If a previous release of these
licensed programs are currently installed on the system, the new release of these licensed programs is
installed during the upgrade. If these licensed programs are new (being installed for the first time), they
cannot be added to this customized list. However, you can install them by using the method in “Installing
additional licensed programs” on page 117 or by doing the following procedures.
Preselecting the licensed programs to install

Use these procedures to create and customize an installation list from your IBM i distribution media.
Media considerations before you begin
Media type Special considerations for this task

Virtual optical storage using Ensure that you complete the steps in the topic “Preparing to
the Network File System or upgrade or replace software with virtual optical storage using the
632B-003 Network File System” on page 40 before you follow the steps in
this procedure. Ensure that the first entry is in mounted status by
entering the command LODIMGCLGE IMGCLG(*DEV) IMGCLGIDX(1)
OPTION(*MOUNT) DEV(NETWORK_DEVICE).
Optical image catalog Ensure that you complete steps “1” on page 36 through “5” on page 37
in the topic “Preparing an optical image catalog to install software” on
page 35 before you follow the steps in this procedure. Ensure that the
first entry is in mounted status by entering the command LODIMGCLGE
IMGCLG(MYCATALOG) IMGCLGIDX(1) OPTION(*MOUNT).
Physical optical media A message might appear that instructs you to load the next media volume.
• If you have more volumes to load, type G and press Enter.
• If there are no more volumes to load or if you want to end the loading
process, type X and press Enter.
Continue to load the physical optical media in order (as described in step
“2” on page 48) until the system has read all of the volumes. If the
display contains the message, Problem occurred loading volume
into device, or if it states that a product was not found on the media,
one of these situations occurred:
• You left the same media in the drive and the system read it again.
• The system had problems reading in the new volume that you placed
into the drive.

1. Sign on as security officer (QSECOFR user profile). If you are using image catalogs, go to step “3” on
page 48.
2. If you are using physical optical media, arrange the optical media for Licensed Internal Code, the
operating system, and licensed programs in the order that is shown in the table “Media labels and
their contents” on page 188. The order is important. More specifically, include only the operating
system, IBM-supplied libraries, no charge options, no-charge licensed programs, and keyed products.
Do not include any other optical media when creating the installation list at this time.
3. Type CHGMSGQ QSYSOPR *BREAK SEV(95) to put your message queue in the break mode.
4. A message display could appear. Press Enter.
5. Type GO LICPGM and press Enter.
6. Select option 5 (Prepare for install) from the Work with Licensed Programs (LICPGM) menu and press
Enter. The Prepare for Install display appears.
7. Select the option to Work with Licensed Programs for Target Release and press Enter. The Work with
Licensed Programs for Target Release display appears.
8. Do the following:
a) If you are using physical optical media, load the first optical media in the optical device.
b) Specify 1 (Distribution media), for the Generate list from prompt.
c) Specify a value for the media device or virtual media device.
d) Specify the target release for the IBM i release. (This is the release of the operating system, not
the Licensed Internal Code).
e) Press Enter.
9. The Work with Licensed Programs for Target Release display appears.
The list you see contains the licensed programs that are on the optical distribution media.
Preselected licensed programs indicate that the product on the distribution media can replace a
product that is installed on the system. (Preselected means a 1 appears in the option column.)
Although more than one version of Licensed Internal Code might appear on the display, only one can
be selected.
Verify that you received all of the licensed programs and priced features that you ordered.
• Use the F11 key to see alternative views that display information about licensed programs in
greater detail. Press F11 to toggle through these views:
a. Display additional storage
b. Display expected release
c. Display expected action
d. Display product option
• Use option 5 (Display release-to-release mapping) to see what, if any, currently installed product
will be replaced by the selected product.
You might need to specify option 2 (Merge with additional distribution media) on the Work with
Licensed Programs for Target Release display to merge your existing list with information about
licensed programs on additional optical media. This task is described later. Continue with the next
step.
10. Select additional licensed programs or optional parts of licensed programs to add to your customized
list.
Type a 1 in the Option column to select a licensed program to install. To remove a selected product
from the list, blank out or remove the 1 in the Option column.
Note: If you deselect an item, the licensed program still will be installed unless you also follow the
steps in “Deleting licensed programs during cleanup” on page 52.
When you complete your selections, press Enter. A message at the bottom of the display will prompt
you to enter more changes, or press Enter to confirm the changes. The Confirm Target Release
Licensed Programs display appears.

11. Press Enter to confirm the list. The Prepare for Install display appears.
12. Select the option to List Licensed Programs Not Found on Media and press Enter. The Licensed
Programs Not Found On Media display appears.
13. If no products are listed, you have all the media needed to replace your existing software. Press Enter
to return to the Work with Licensed Programs menu. Go to the next step (step “14” on page 49) to
create a printed list of the licensed programs you selected. If there are any products listed, do the
following:
a) Delete the licensed programs that are no longer supported.
b) You might need to obtain the others before you begin installing software. Do the following:
i) Check to see whether you accidentally omitted an optical disk when you performed step “8” on
page 48.
ii) Compare your media labels to the product tables (“Media labels and their contents” on page
188 and “Licensed program releases and sizes” on page 167) to see if the product was
shipped. If you did not receive a licensed program that you expected, contact your software
provider.
iii) When you receive the product or locate the media, use the distribution media and product
tables (“Media labels and their contents” on page 188 and “Licensed program releases and
sizes” on page 167) to add its contents to the installation list. Use the procedure “Adding
additional licensed programs to the installation list” on page 49 to create a printed list of the
programs that you selected to install.
iv) If you want to modify the installation list, type 3 (Modify previously generated list) on the Work
with Licensed Programs for Target Release display.
14. If you do not need to select any additional licensed programs, do this step now.
Otherwise, skip this step and continue with “Adding additional licensed programs to the installation
list” on page 49.
a) From the Prepare for Install display, select the option to Display Licensed Programs for the Target
Release and press Enter.
b) Specify *PRINT for output on the Display Licensed Programs for Target Release display and press
Enter. This creates a spooled file that you can print and use as a reference while performing the
installation. You should see the message Task to prepare for install successfully
completed appear at the bottom of the display.
c) Press F3 to exit.
Adding additional licensed programs to the installation list

After you have created an IBM i installation list, add any additional licensed programs that you have to the
list.
Perform this task only when you have already created a custom list of software to install and only when
you have additional licensed programs to add to the list.
These additional programs could be a single product on media that came with your order or that were
independently shipped. The order in which you load the additional optical media is not important.
Not all products will be included in this list. Among those are Programming Request for Price Quotations
(PRPQs), licensed program offerings (LPOs), and single licensed programs. “Installing additional licensed
programs” on page 117 describes how to install these products after you have completed your upgrade to
the new release.
If you are using image catalogs, ensure that the image catalog entry is in mounted status by entering the
following command:
LODIMGCLGE IMGCLG(MYCATALOG) IMGCLGIDX(index_number) OPTION(*MOUNT)
If you have more than one image, enter the following command:

LODIMGCLGE IMGCLG(MYCATALOG) IMGCLGIDX(index_number) OPTION(*LOAD)
To add licensed programs from additional optical media to the installation list, follow these steps.
Note: If you are using image catalogs, ignore the steps that refer to loading volumes.
1. Load the installation media that contains the additional licensed programs. Wait for the In Use
indicator to go out.
2. Starting from the Work with Licensed Programs (LICPGM) menu, select option 5 (Prepare for install),
and press Enter. The Prepare for Install display appears.
3. Select the option to Work with licensed programs for the target release, and press Enter. The Work with
Licensed Programs for Target Release display appears.
4. Select option 2 (Merge with additional distribution media) for the Generate list from prompt so that
optical media contents can be added to the list. The target release value of the existing list appears.
5. Specify a name for the optical device and press Enter.
6. When the Display Messages display appears, load the next media volume.
Type G and press Enter.
After you load each volume, type G and press Enter. If there are no more volumes to load or if you want
to end the loading process, type X and press Enter. A list of licensed programs appears.
7. Type 1 next to the additional licensed programs or optional parts that you want to select, and press
Enter. The Confirm Licensed Programs for Target Release display appears. Press Enter to confirm the
list.
8. You see the Prepare for Install display. Select the option to Display Licensed Programs for the Target
Release, and press Enter.
9. Specify *PRINT for output on the Display Licensed Programs for Target Release display, and press
Enter. This creates a spooled file that you can print and use as a reference while performing the
installation.
Required: Accepting software agreements

As a continuation of using the IBM i Prepare for install option, you must accept the software agreements
for licensed programs before they can be installed.
Note: This section is only applicable when working with media distributed by IBM. If you are using
redistribution media, you can skip this section.
If you are replacing the Licensed Internal Code and IBM i operating system of the same version and
release, acceptance of the software agreements for Licensed Internal Code and IBM i is not required. You
can skip this topic if you have no licensed programs to install.
Before you upgrade to the new release, it is a system requirement that you accept the online software
agreements for the Licensed Internal Code and the IBM i operating system through the Prepare for Install
menu. If these software agreements are not accepted, you will not be able to continue with the upgrade
of Licensed Internal Code. Any other licensed programs that have software agreements must also be
accepted before they are upgraded.
To accept the software agreements for the licensed programs that you plan to upgrade, follow these
steps:
1. Ensure that you have performed the steps in the topic “Required: Creating a custom list of software to
install” on page 47. To be able to upgrade, the custom list must include, at a minimum, the Licensed
Internal Code and the IBM i operating system.
2. Type GO LICPGM and press Enter. The Work with Licensed Programs display appears.
3. From the Work with Licensed Programs (LICPGM) menu, select option 5 (Prepare for install) and press
4. Select the option to work with software agreements. Press Enter.

On the Work with Software Agreements display that appears, you see all IBM licensed programs that
require software agreement acceptance and whether the agreement has been accepted. Only licensed
programs that are not yet installed appear on this display.
Attention: You must see at least products *MCHCOD and 5770SS1 *BASE on this list. If a
message appears that no licensed programs need their software agreements to be accepted,
do not continue. Ensure that you have completed all the previous steps in “Required: Creating
a custom list of software to install” on page 47. If you completed these steps and no licensed
programs appear on the list, do not continue. Contact IBM support.
If you have non-IBM licensed programs on optical media that were not inserted when you used the
option to work with licensed programs for target release (step “7” on page 48 under “Preselecting
the licensed programs to install” on page 47), press F22 (Restore software agreements) to add these
licensed programs to the Work with Software Agreements display.
5. Select to display the software agreements for licensed programs that you want to accept and press
Enter. Press F14 (Accept) to accept the terms of the software agreement. Press F15 (Accept all) to
display a list of all licensed programs that share the same set of terms as the software agreement
you are currently reading. Press Enter to accept the software agreements for all of the listed licensed
programs.
Ensuring the system meets disk storage requirements for upgrades

You must ensure that you will have adequate disk storage before you start to install or replace IBM i
software.
To make more efficient use of your storage, clear your system of items that you no longer require before
you estimate how much storage you will need.
Determining storage space required for a software upgrade

Before you schedule a time to install the IBM i release, determine the available storage space and the
storage space that is required.
Load-source disk unit requirements
To upgrade to IBM i 7.4, you must allocate additional space for Licensed Internal Code. See “Required:
Allocating additional space for Licensed Internal Code” on page 53 for steps to allocate the additional
space.
The procedures in this topic might not include all requirements for storage that you have on your system.
If you are preparing to upgrade or replace software using an image catalog, ensure that you reveiw the
topic, “Determining storage requirements for image catalog installation” on page 34.
To determine if you have enough storage space for the new release, perform the following steps:
1. Type GO LICPGM. The Work with Licensed Programs display appears.
2. Choose option 5 (Prepare for Install).
3. Type 1 next to Estimated storage requirements for system ASP. The Estimated Storage Requirements
for System ASP display appears.
Enter the total storage that is needed for additional applications. Include storage for single licensed
programs that were not included on your customized installation list, and storage for Programming
Request for Price Quotations (PRPQs), licensed program offerings (LPOs), or independent software.
Round up to the nearest whole number. Refer to the product documentation to determine how much
additional storage is required. The system uses this number to calculate the disk storage that is
required to install the target release.
Include independent software only when you intend to store it in the system ASP. Refer to Backup and
recovery in the IBM i Information Center for more information about system ASPs.
4. Press Enter to continue to the next display. The second Estimated Storage Requirements for System
ASP display appears.

This display shows you information that you will need to determine whether enough disk storage is
available to complete the installation.
5. Compare the value for Storage required to install target release with the value for Current supported
system capacity. If the value for Current supported system capacity is greater than the value for Storage
required to install target release, you can continue with the installation process. If the system capacity
is less than the storage required, you might need to add additional disk units or install fewer optional
programs.
6. Press Enter to return to the Prepare for Install display.
Repeat this process whenever you make any changes to your system that affect the available disk storage
space.
Cleaning up disk storage space

Cleaning up your system before you begin to install a new IBM i release makes more storage space
available for the installation process.
To keep your system running smoothly, refer to the topic Basic system operations in the IBM i Information
Center.
Consider the following tasks that you can do to clean up your system and make more disk space available:
• Use the automatic cleanup option in Operational Assistant to keep your system free of unnecessary
clutter.
• Permanently apply program temporary fixes (PTFs) that are temporarily applied on your system if you
have not already done so.
• Delete PTF save files and cover letters that are no longer needed. (Use the Delete PTF (DLTPTF)
command to do this.)
• Delete any software applications that you installed from software sampler media.
• For licensed programs or optional parts that you no longer use, perform the steps in the topic Deleting
licensed programs during cleanup. Read the topics on deleting licensed programs in Chapter 14,
“Deleting software related to the IBM i operating system,” on page 141 for additional information.
• Have each user perform the tasks in Cleaning up user profiles. Delete any user profiles that you no
longer need.
Deleting licensed programs during cleanup

When you clean up your system before you install a new release of IBM i software, your tasks might
include deleting products.
For example, you might no longer need some licensed programs, or you might plan to not replace them.
Occasionally, the system can require that you delete an obsolete product before you install a new release.
The Work with Licensed Programs (LICPGM) menu option, Prepare for install, provides an easy way for
you to identify and delete licensed programs when you are preparing to install a new release of software.
Do the following:
1. Select option 5 (Prepare for install) from the Work with Licensed Programs display and press Enter.
The Prepare for Install display appears.
2. Ensure that you have a customized installation list of software. If you do not have one, go to “Required:
Creating a custom list of software to install” on page 47; then return to this step.
Select the option Work with Licensed Programs to Delete and press Enter. The Work with Licensed
Programs to Delete display appears.
The display shows a list of installed products that should be deleted from the system. Licensed
programs can appear in this list for the following reasons:
• The licensed program should not remain on the system because it is not supported in the target
release.
• The licensed program is installed, but no replacement product was found on the optical distribution
media.

• A preselected licensed program was removed from the installation list so its associated installed
product appears on this display. If the installed product remains on the system, it will be replaced by
the licensed program that is on the distribution media.
Press F11 (Display reasons), then press the Help key to display the reason each product is included in
the list for deletion. Carefully review the reason for deletion before you take any action.
3. When you are sure of which products to delete, save a copy of the products, using option 1 (Save) in
case you might need them again. Then use option 4 (Delete) to delete the products before you install
the target release of software. Option 4 immediately deletes the product from your system.
Cleaning up user profiles

Before you upgrade to a new IBM i release, you should clean up user profiles and the objects that are
owned by user profiles.
Attention: Do not delete any IBM-supplied user profiles (profiles that start with the letter Q).
To clean up user profiles, have each user sign on and do the following:
1. On the IBM i command line, type WRKOBJOWN. The Work with Objects by Owner display is
shown. It lists all of the objects that are owned by the user. Use option 4 (Delete) to delete
objects that are no longer needed.
2. Type WRKSPLF to list all of the spooled files that are owned by the user. Delete spooled files
that are no longer needed.
If users cannot do this, you can do clean up of the user profiles as follows:
1. Sign on as security officer (QSECOFR user profile).
2. From the Work with Licensed programs menu (type GO LICPGM), select option 5 (Prepare for install).
3. Select the option to work with user profiles from the Prepare for Install display. The Work with User
Profiles display appears.
4. Use option 12 (Work with objects by owner) to display the objects that are owned by a user profile.
First, use the F21 key (F21=Select Assistance level) to change your assistance level to Intermediate
and then do the following:
• For each user profile, delete objects that are no longer needed.
• Use the WRKSPLF SELECT(*ALL) command to delete spooled files that are no longer needed.
5. Delete the user profiles that you no longer need.
Required: Allocating additional space for Licensed Internal Code

IBM i 7.4 Licensed Internal Code requires more storage than IBM i 7.2 and IBM i 7.3. If your system
or logical partition does not have the additional space, the upgrade stops during the installation of the
Licensed Internal Code.
For best results, use the Allocate Licensed Internal Code Space (QLPALCSP) API to find out whether
enough reserved storage is available to allocate the additional space when necessary and to help
determine and correct any possible errors. (The Prepare for install menu provides the same capabilities as
the API if you choose to use that instead.)
Attention: If your system requires the extra space to be allocated, an initial program load (IPL) is
required to finish this task.
Enter the following text.
CALL PGM(QLPALCSP) PARM('V7R4M0' 's')
The valid values for 's' (the Start space allocation parameter) are 0 or 1.
• For the value 0, an indicator is set for the Licensed Internal Code to allocate all of the additional space
that is required for the specified release during the next IPL (not an installation IPL). This value also

causes the Licensed Internal Code to stop any space allocation requests due to a previous call to
QLPALCSP with the Start space allocation parameter set to 1.
• For the value 1, preparation for the allocation is done immediately by moving data off the load-source
disk unit to ensure that the space can be allocated more quickly during the next IPL. This option will
minimize the length of time that the next IPL will take to finish the operation.
For either option (0 or 1), an IPL is needed to allocate the space.
Note: You do not need to IPL now, but you must IPL before you begin to upgrade. However, the sooner
that an IPL can be done, the better, as the Load-source may be filled with data again, requiring it to be
moved during IPL.
The QLPALCSP API also has an optional parameter (IPL required) so you know whether an IPL is
needed. If you do not use the IPL required parameter of this API, review the job log after the API
is called. If you see the following information message, you do not need to IPL as you already have the
required space.
CPI3DBF - Allocating additional space is not necessary
If you receive message CPF3DF7, you are directed to upgrade your load-source disk unit with device
parity protection. Options for upgrading the load-source disk unit, including the load-source disk unit
with device parity protection, are available under the topic Disk management checklist in the IBM
i Information Center. Otherwise, contact your authorized service provider for assistance. As the Load-
source requirements did not change in IBM i 7.4, this message should not be seen.
For more information on the QLPALCSP API, refer to the Allocate Licensed Internal Code space
(QLPALCSP) API topic in the IBM i Information Center.
Choosing disk configuration

If you are replacing the operating system and want to keep your current disk configuration, follow these
steps.

2. From the Work with Licensed Programs (LICPGM) menu, select option 5 (Prepare for install) and press
3. Select the option to keep the disk configuration and press Enter. The Keep Disk Configuration display
appears.
4. At the Keep Disk Configuration prompt, type *YES and Press Enter.
Estimating upgrade or replacement time

You might want to estimate the time that is needed for an IBM i upgrade or replacement of your software.
To calculate an estimate of this time, refer to “Estimates for IBM i software installation time” on page 173.
Preparing your console for software installation

Before you install a new IBM i software release, consider this information about consoles.
Supported hardware and console combinations include:
• Hardware Management Console (HMC)
• Operations Console (LAN)
If you are planning on migrating your Operations Console, do so either before or after you upgrade. If
you are planning on migrating your Hardware Management Console (HMC), do so only after you have
completely installed your system. For more information about using the HMC as your IBM i console, see
Managing IBM i consoles in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.

Verify that the console type value is set correctly for your console. In addition, you can specify that an IBM
i local area network (LAN) console or Hardware Management Console be taken over by another console in
the event your console is disconnected. To verify the console type value, follow these steps:
1. Start and log on to System Service Tools (STRSST).
3. Select option 3, Select console.
4. Select Console type.
The value of the current console mode is present in the input field. Verify that this is the correct
setting. A value of zero means that the console mode has not been set and can interfere with the
automatic installation process. The console mode value must be one of the following values.
Console mode Description

3 Operations console (LAN)
4 Hardware management console (HMC)
During an installation or upgrade, the console type specified by this value is used.
The console mode display also includes the option to allow your 5250 console to be taken over by
another console. When this option is turned on, the system does not stop with a console failure but
continues to run uninterrupted. For more information, see the topic Console takeover and recovery in
the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.
If you use Operations Console, follow these instructions before you install IBM i on your system.
• Review the Console Advanced Topics topic in the IBM i Information Center.
• See the GettingStarted document in the Documentation directory of the CD. Section 9.9 Establishing a
Console Connection to IBM i provides instructions on connecting a LAN console.
• When you receive the IBM i release upgrade, the shipped service tools user IDs (except 11111111) are
expired. For all upgrades and installations, you need to establish a connection between the system and
Operations Console PC by using 11111111 (eight 1's) for both the service tools user ID and the default
password. This ensures a successful authentication of the subsequent connection of the client to the
system. This is especially important for automatic installations.
Failure to comply with these actions can prevent the console from working correctly during the upgrade or
installation.
Saving the system

Before you upgrade to a new IBM i release, you should have a current backup copy of your system.
You do not need to save your system when you have a current backup copy that can be used to recover
if a failure occurs. Be sure to keep this backup copy until you save your entire system again. In the IBM
Knowledge Center , the topic Backing up your system contains information about how to perform your
save strategy and also the steps to automatically save your entire system.
1. Before you begin the process for saving the system for a recovery procedure, determine the optical or
tape device for the alternate IPL.
2. Save your system by using the alternate IPL device.
Tapes that are created with the Save System (SAVSYS) command cannot be used with the automatic
installation process. These tapes also do not provide a complete backup.
Note: After you begin to upgrade the Licensed Internal Code to the next release, the upgrade process
must be completed. If you do not complete the upgrade and you want to return to the previous release
of the operating system, you need to initialize the disks and reload the system by using the backup tapes
that were created by the GO SAVE command (Option 21) just before you began the upgrade.

Optional: Running the IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification tool
The IBM Pre-Upgrade Verification tool for IBM i runs on the Windows client and checks theIBM i data to
ensure that all the necessary requirements are completed before beginning an upgrade. This tool verifies
key pre-upgrade steps.
To use the Pre-Upgrade Verification tool, follow these steps:
1. Download and install the Pre-Upgrade Verification tool for IBM i . An IBM userid and password is
needed to access the tool.
2. Run the Pre-Upgrade Verification tool to verify that your system is ready to begin the upgrade process.

Chapter 7. Upgrading or replacing software using
automatic installation
To use the automatic installation method to replace the Licensed Internal Code, the IBM i operating
system, and licensed programs currently installed on your system with the new release, follow these
procedures.
Before you begin automatic installation

Before you upgrade to a new IBM i release by using the automatic installation method, verify these points.
1. Verify that this is the correct topic for you to use for your software upgrade. If you are not sure, refer
to “Releases supported and system model information for IBM i upgrades” on page 15 to determine
which releases are supported for upgrades to IBM i 7.4.
2. If you are changing a primary language, you must be aware of additional considerations before you
begin the installation.
• Be sure to read the topic “Globalization and IBM i software installation” on page 17. You cannot
change your primary language to a language that is currently installed as a secondary language on
your system. You must delete the secondary language before you can change it to your primary
language.
• When you perform an automatic installation using either physical or virtual media devices and
IBM-supplied media, your service tools language will be the same as the service tools language that
was previously installed. If you want a different service tools language, refer to Changing the service
tools language on your system or logical partition in the IBM Knowledge Center .
• When you perform an automatic installation using either physical or virtual media devices and
IBM-supplied media, you now need to set the new language. The Set Install National Language
Version (NLV) (QINSTLNG) API tells the installation program what language to install. This API is run
before an automatic installation.
3. Review the Updates and PTFs from the IBM i and Related Software .
4. Perform the preparation tasks in Chapter 6, “Preparing to upgrade or replace IBM i software,” on page
25, before you upgrade.
• It is required that you use the Prepare for Install options to accept online software agreements for
the Licensed Internal Code and the IBM i operating system for the upgrade to occur.
• It is required that you allocate additional space for IBM i 7.4 Licensed Internal Code.
5. If you plan to use an image catalog (virtual optical device) to install, read the topic “Preparing to
upgrade or replace software using an image catalog” on page 34 to create a device, an image catalog,
and an image catalog entry. Perform the setup steps in “Preparing to upgrade or replace software
using an image catalog” on page 34. Perform step “6” on page 37 at least a day before you do the
actual installation. This ensures that your installation media are ready to use.
6. If you plan to use virtual optical storage using the Network File System to install, read the “Preparing
to upgrade or replace software with virtual optical storage using the Network File System” on page 40
topic to understand how to configure an image server and client system for installation.
7. Verify that your console mode value is set correctly before you upgrade. Verify your console
information in the topic “Preparing your console for software installation” on page 54.
8. If you plan to use or if you are using logical partitions, refer to these topics:
• Planning for logical partitions. Read the topic Planning for logical partitions in the IBM Systems
Hardware Information Center.

• Reference codes are viewable under the Hardware Management Console or the Integrated
Virtualization manager. Refer to Reference codes list for customers in the IBM Systems Hardware
Information Center for more information.
• Alternate IPL device within a logical partition. Refer to the I/O devices topic in the IBM Systems
9. If you are using an alternate installation device, ensure that the alternate installation device is
enabled. See Using an alternate installation device for information about setting up an alternate
installation device. If you are not planning on using an alternate installation device and currently have
one configured, you must clear the alternate installation device configuration information from the
system before you install the new release.
Replacing software using the automatic installation method

The automatic installation process replaces Licensed Internal Code, the IBM i operating system, and all of
the licensed programs that are currently installed and refreshed.
To add new products, either use the Work with Licensed Programs menu (type GO LICPGM) option 5
(Prepare for Install) before you perform these automatic installation procedures or use LICPGM menu
option 11 (Install Licensed Programs) after the automatic installation. You might need to delete some
products that you do not want after the installation is complete.
As you perform these steps, reference codes (also known as system reference codes or SRCs) appear
on the data display of the control panel or virtual control panel of the Hardware Management Console
(HMC) or Integrated Virtualization Manager. When the system attention light is on and a reference code
that starts with A6 appears, the system is waiting for you respond to a message or make a device ready.
When this information lists a reference code with xx (such as A6xx 6001), it means that any combination
of characters can occur where the xx appears. The console can also display reference codes during the
installation of Licensed Internal Code. For more information about reference codes, see “Reference codes
for IBM i software installation” on page 163.
Before you upgrade, it is required that you use the Prepare for Install options to accept online software
agreements for those licensed programs (including Licensed Internal Code and the IBM i operating
system) that you plan to install. You must also allocate additional space for Licensed Internal Code. These
tasks are described in “Required: Accepting software agreements” on page 50 and “Required: Allocating
additional space for Licensed Internal Code” on page 53. If these steps are not completed, the upgrade
will not complete.
If you are using image catalogs, then you must complete steps “1” on page 36 through “5” on page 37
in the topic “Preparing an optical image catalog to install software” on page 35. Then, return to this topic.
Ignore the following steps that refer to loading volumes.
If you are using virtual optical storage that is accessing the Network File System, then you must complete
the steps in the topic “Preparing to upgrade or replace software with virtual optical storage using the
Network File System” on page 40. Then, return to this topic. In the following procedure, ignore the steps
that refer to loading volumes.
1. If an IPL to allocate additional storage for IBM i 7.4 Licensed Internal Code or to change the disk
configuration (optional) has not been done, IPL the system now.
IPL the system before you power down the system or logical partition in step “8” on page 60.
Note: If you are not sure that additional space for the Licensed Internal Code has been allocated,
follow the steps in “Required: Allocating additional space for Licensed Internal Code” on page 53.
2. If you are using an image catalog (virtual media device) to upgrade, perform this step at least a day
before you do the actual installation. If you are not using an image catalog, go to step “4” on page
59.
To verify that the image catalog entries are sorted in the correct sequence and to validate that all your
images are in loaded status, enter the following command:

Ensure that your catalog is in ready status and that all image catalog entries are in loaded or mounted
status. To sort and verify your image catalog for installation, press F7 to prompt for the VFYIMGCLG
command. Enter *UPGRADE for the type and *YES for the sort field.
Another method to sort and verify that your image catalog is to enter the following command to put
the images in the correct order. By default, the volume with the lowest index is mounted. Then, all the
other volumes are loaded.
After you ensure that your images are in loaded status, continue with step “5” on page 59.
3. If you are changing the primary language and you are using IBM supplied optical media, then type the
following to set the install language.
CALL QINSTLNG ('29xx')
For more information, see the Set Install National Language Version (NLV) (QINSTLNG) API.
The value 29xx represents the language value. See “Feature codes for language version” on page
194 for information about language values. If the install language is not set, then the current system
language is used.
4. If you are using physical media to upgrade, arrange the installation media that you plan to install
in the following order (you might not have all of these). Verify that your media contains the correct
primary language.
a. Licensed Internal Code for IBM i.
b. IBM i operating system, IBM-supplied libraries QGPL and QUSRSYS, and all IBM i no-charge
options.
c. No-charge licensed programs and keyed products.
d. Single licensed programs.
Keep the following installation media available for later use:
a. Secondary Language Media
b. Cumulative PTF Package (if ordered, Cydddvrm_01 )
For descriptions of the optical media, refer to “Media labels and their contents” on page 188.
5. On your console, ensure that you have a connection to the system. If you are working on a logical
partition, ensure that power is on for the console of that logical partition.
6. If you are using physical media, load the first volume of installation media that contains Licensed
Internal Code into the installation device that is defined for the system.
Throughout these procedures, load the next volume when prompted by the system. Wait for the In
Use indicator to go out. Also ensure that you remove other media from devices that are not involved
in these procedures.
a) If you are using a tape device instead of an optical device, verify that the tape unit is varied on and
allocated to your system.
b) If you are using a device that is enabled as an alternate installation device, load the Licensed
Internal Code media in your primary device and your installation media in your alternate
installation device. Your installation fails if both media do not contain the same release level
of Licensed Internal Code. For more information, see Using an alternate installation device.
7. Use the control panel to set the mode to Normal.
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For logical partitions only
Use the virtual control panel (partition status on systems with HMC or Integrated Virtualization
Manager) to set the mode to Normal. Also, make sure that you select the alternate IPL device
before the initial program load (IPL) in step “8” on page 60.
Notes:
a. If you have not already set up an alternate IPL device for a logical partition, refer to online help
information in IBM System i® Navigator.
b. If you are using another method to select an alternate IPL device in a logical partition, refer to
the topic Alternate installation device: Overview.
8. Power down the system or logical partition to perform the upgrade.

• Before you power down the system for upgrade, ensure that you review the Updates and PTFs
section found in the IBM i and Related Software
After loading and applying the appropriate PTFs, continue to the preferred installation method.
• If you are using an image catalog to do the upgrade, ensure that you have loaded and applied the
appropriate PTFs, then type the following command.
PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) IPLSRC(*IMGCLG)

IMGCLG(catalog-name)
• If you are using a virtual optical storage device that accesses the Network File System to do the
upgrade, ensure that you have loaded and applied the appropriate PTFs, then type the following
command.
STRNETINS DEV(virtual-device-name) OPTION(*ALL) KEYLCKMOD(*NORMAL)
• If you are performing any other upgrade, ensure that you have loaded and applied the appropriate
PTFs, then type the following command.
PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) IPLSRC(D)
Note: If you have nonconfigured disk units present, performing this step configures disk units
automatically by default.
Press Enter. Powering down could take approximately 15 minutes or more for this step. The data
display area of the control panel continues to display reference codes.
9. If you did not do the required preparation tasks for accepting software agreements or allocating
additional space for Licensed Internal Code, error messages are received. You must follow the
instructions on the display and then begin the installation again.
10. If the system attention light appears and one of the reference codes listed in “Reference codes for
IBM i software installation” on page 163 appears in the data display on the control panel, complete
the instructions for that reference code. If you have logical partitions, the reference codes appear in
the HMC or Integrated Virtualization Manager.
11. If the Alternate Installation Device Failed display appears, there is an alternate installation device on
the system that is enabled. Either it was not disabled before starting the installation, or the device is
otherwise not ready. Do one of the following:
• To continue the installation with optical media, press Enter.
• To use the alternate installation device, make a note of the message at the bottom of the display.
Press F12 (Cancel). Reference code B608 1105 appears on the control panel. Use the “Common
reference codes for IBM i software installation” on page 163 to determine how to continue.
12. If you are using optical media or tape for the upgrade, the Licensed Internal Code - Status display
appears on your console. After 100% complete is reached, the console can appear blank for
approximately 5 minutes and the IPL in Progress display might appear. You do not need to respond to
these displays.

Install Licensed Internal Code - Status
Install of the Licensed Internal Code in progress.
+-------------------------------------------------------+
Percent | XX % |
complete +-------------------------------------------------------+
Elapsed time in minutes . . . . . . . . : x.x
Please wait.
If you are using an image catalog (virtual media device) for the upgrade, you will see status messages
that indicate the progress of the Licensed Internal Code installation:
a. C6xx41DC is a status reference code that indicates the progress of the Licensed Internal Code
decompression. The xx indicates the percent that is decompressed. No action is required.
b. C6xx41CC is a status reference code that indicates the progress of the Licensed Internal Code
installation. The xx indicates the percent of the Licensed Internal Code that is installed. No action
is required.
13. If you are using optical media or tape for the upgrade and an error occurs, you might see a display
that requires a response. Perform the action necessary as prompted by the display.
If you are using an image catalog for the upgrade and an error occurs, see “Image catalog recovery”
on page 146 for the recovery actions.
After a period of time (when the installation process starts to install the operating system), some
displays appear on the console. One of the displays is called Licensed Internal Code IPL in Progress.
Some of the IPL steps could take a long time (up to two hours or longer), depending on how much
data recovery is required for your system. The last message shown on the IPL in Progress display
should be Start the Operating System.
14. Load the next volume in sequence when the system prompts you for another volume.
Note: If the system does not prompt you or if you receive a Media command failed message,
remove the Licensed Machine Code volume and insert the first volume of the operating system.
Select option 1 (Attempt to install the operating system again) to continue with the installation.
You might be prompted for the next volume several times during the installation process.
If you receive a message that refers to device QINDEV, first make the device ready. Then press Enter
to continue.
15. Status displays appear during the installation process. The installation status display shown here
indicates how much of the installation is complete and how many stages remain. You do not need to
respond to this status screen. The display is blank for a time between stage 4 and stage 5 and also
during stage 6.

Message ID . . : CPI2070 IBM i Installation Status
+----------------------------------------------------+
Stage 6 | 58% |
+----------------------------------------------------+
Installation Objects
Stage Completed Restored
2 Restoring programs to library QSYS . . . . . : X 13637
3 Restoring language objects to library QSYS . : X 01540
4 Updating program table . . . . . . . . . . . : X
5 Installing database files . . . . . . . . . . : X
>> 6 Installing base directory objects . . . . . . :
7 Completing installation . . . . . . . . . . . :
16. Status displays might appear. These displays show the status of the licensed programs and language
objects as they install on the system. You do not need to respond to these status displays.
Installing Licensed Programs

System: XXXX
Licensed programs processed . . . . . . . . . . : 0 of XXX
Licensed program install in progress
The following display is an example of the display that appears during the installation process.

System: XXXX
Licensed programs processed . . . . . . . . . . : X of XXX
Licensed
Program Option Description Type
5770SS1 2 Online Information 2924
This display shows which licensed programs and optional parts of licensed programs are being
processed. After the *PGM objects and *LNG objects are processed, the display shows the total
number of licensed programs processed.
17. The following message might appear when the system is ready for the next media volume that
contains licensed programs. When you are installing from optical media, wait for the In Use indicator
to go out before you respond to the message.
Display Messages
System: XXXX
Queue . . . . . : QSYSOPR Program . . . . : *DSPMSG
Library . . . : QSYS Library . . . :
Severity . . . . : 95 Delivery . . . : *BREAK
Type reply (if required), press Enter.

Load a valid volume containing licensed programs in optical device OPT01 (X G).
Reply . . . . G
Load the next media volume that contains licensed programs and continue the installation.
Occasionally, you will be prompted to load the next volume after a short time has passed. This event
typically happens when the licensed programs on the media are at the same level as the licensed
programs already installed on your machine.

Type G and press Enter. After you load each volume, type G and press Enter. If there are no more
volumes to load that contain licensed programs, or if you want to end the loading process, type X and
press Enter.
18. The media has been read, and now the licensed programs are going through the installation process.
Even though it might take a long time, wait for the Sign On display to appear. When the installation is
successfully completed, the Sign On display appears. (There is no message that indicates automatic
installation completed successfully. The Sign On display acts as the confirmation.)
If you receive the message Automatic installation not complete, sign on using QSECOFR
for your user ID and go to Chapter 15, “Troubleshooting software installation problems,” on page 145
to determine the problem.
Verifying completion of automatic installation

To verify that you have successfully completed an IBM i upgrade by using the automatic installation
method, follow these steps.
1. The Sign On display appears on the console after the installation has completed.
Sign On
System. . . . . . : XXXX
Subsystem . . . . : XXXX
Display . . . . . : XXXXXXXX
User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QSECOFR
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Program/procedure . . . . . . . . . ________
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
Current library . . . . . . . . . . ________
Type the following and press Enter:

User: QSECOFR
Password: (Enter password, if required.)
2. The IBM i Main Menu (or the menu you chose as your initial menu) appears on the console.
Type GO LICPGM and press Enter.
3. The Work with Licensed Programs display appears. Use the page down or roll up key to see the third
display of the Work with Licensed Programs menu.
The IBM i Main Menu (or the menu you chose as your initial menu) appears on your console Type 50
and press Enter.
4. The Display Install History display appears. The XX's indicate default values.
Display Install History
Type choices, press enter.
Start date . . . . . . XX/XX/XX MM/DD/YY
Start time . . . . . . XX:XX:XX HH:MM:SS
Output . . . . . . . . *_______ *, *PRINT
Press Enter.
5. Look at the messages that appear on the Display History Log Contents display.
• If you had an installed licensed program that was not renewed by IBM, it might not be replaced.
Refer to “Mixed-release environment” on page 15 for more information.

• If any of the messages on the display indicate a failure or a licensed program that is partially
installed, go to Chapter 15, “Troubleshooting software installation problems,” on page 145 to
determine the problem.
Otherwise, press F3 (Exit).
6. Verify the installed status values of your licensed programs and check for compatibility. It is important
to make sure all of your licensed programs are compatible with the operating system. You can
determine a licensed program's compatibility by checking the installed status value.
Use LICPGM menu option 10 (Display licensed programs) to see the release and installed status values
of the installed licensed programs. If the installed status value of a licensed program is *COMPATIBLE,
it is ready for use. If the installed status value of a licensed program is *BACKLEVEL, the licensed
program is installed, but its version, release, and modification is not compatible with the currently
installed level of the operating system.
Check the topic “Licensed program releases and sizes” on page 167 to verify the current version,
release, and modification of the licensed program. “Installed status values” on page 196 lists the
possible installed status value descriptions.
You have completed this task.
1. Do you need to install additional licensed programs?
• No. Go to the next step.
• Yes. Go to “Installing additional licensed programs” on page 117 and complete the instructions.
2. Do you need to install a secondary language?
• Yes. Go to “Installing a secondary language” on page 123 and complete the instructions.
3. You must complete the installation process before you put your system into operation. Go to Chapter
9, “Checklist: Completing the IBM i upgrade or replacement,” on page 83 and complete the
instructions.

Chapter 8. Upgrading or replacing software using
manual installation
Follow these instructions to use the manual installation method to replace the Licensed Internal Code,
IBM i operating system, and licensed programs currently installed on your system with the IBM i 7.4
release.
Before you begin manual installation

Verify these points before you upgrade to a new IBM i release using the manual installation method.
1. Verify that this is the correct topic for you to use for your software upgrade. Refer to “Releases
supported and system model information for IBM i upgrades” on page 15 to determine which releases
are supported for upgrades to IBM i 7.4. Be familiar with the sequence of the steps you use to upgrade
or replace a release on a system or logical partition.
2. If you are changing a primary language, you must be aware of additional considerations before you
begin the installation.
• Be sure to read the topic “Globalization and IBM i software installation” on page 17. You cannot
change your primary language to a language that is currently installed as a secondary language on
your system. You must delete the secondary language before you can change it to your primary
language.
• Your primary language and service tools language can be installed separately. When you perform a
manual installation using an optical device and IBM-supplied media, the installation steps include
the installation of the service tools language.
• If you are using Save System (SAVSYS) media to upgrade, your primary language and service tools
language will be the same language as what was on the SAVSYS media when the upgrade completes.
• If a virtual media device is used for the upgrade, you might need to update your service tools
language after the upgrade. For instructions, see Changing the service tools language on your system
or logical partition in the IBM i Information Center.
3. Review the Updates and PTFs from the IBM i and Related Software .
4. Perform the preparation tasks in Chapter 6, “Preparing to upgrade or replace IBM i software,” on page
25, before you upgrade.
• It is required that you use the Prepare for Install options to accept online software agreements for
the Licensed Internal Code and the IBM i operating system for the upgrade to occur.
• It is required that you allocate additional space for IBM i 7.4 Licensed Internal Code if upgrading
from IBM i 7.1.
5. If you plan to use an image catalog (virtual optical device) to install, read the topic “Preparing to
upgrade or replace software using an image catalog” on page 34 to create a device, an image catalog,
and an image catalog entry. Perform the setup steps in “Preparing to upgrade or replace software
using an image catalog” on page 34. Perform step “6” on page 37 at least a day before you do the
actual installation. This ensures that your installation media are ready to use.
6. If you plan to use virtual optical storage using the Network File System to install, read the “Preparing
to upgrade or replace software with virtual optical storage using the Network File System” on page 40
topic to understand how to configure an image server and client system for installation.
7. Verify that your console mode value is set correctly before you upgrade. Verify your console
information in the topic “Preparing your console for software installation” on page 54.
8. If you plan to use or if you are using logical partitions, refer to these topics:

• Planning for logical partitions. Read the topic Planning for logical partitions in the IBM Systems
• Reference codes are viewable under the Hardware Management Console. Refer to Reference codes
list for customers in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center for more information.
• Alternate IPL device within a logical partition. Refer to the I/O devices topic in the IBM Systems
9. If you are using an alternate installation device, ensure that the alternate installation device is
enabled. See Using an alternate installation device for information about setting up an alternate
installation device. If you are not planning on using an alternate installation device and currently have
one configured, you must clear the alternate installation device configuration information from the
system before you install the new release.
Replacing the Licensed Internal Code

Follow these steps to replace the Licensed Internal Code by using the manual installation method.
As you perform these steps, reference codes appear on the data display of the control panel or the virtual
control panel of the Hardware Management Console (HMC) or Integrated Virtualization Manager. When
the system attention light is on and a reference code starting with A6 appears, the system is waiting for
you to respond to a message or make a device ready. When this information lists a reference code with
xx (such as A6xx 6001), it means that any combination of characters can occur where the xx appears.
The console can also display reference codes during the installation of Licensed Internal Code. For more
information about reference codes, see “Reference codes for IBM i software installation” on page 163.
If you are using image catalogs, then you must complete steps “1” on page 36 through step “5” on page
37 in the topic “Preparing to upgrade or replace software using an image catalog” on page 34. Then,
return to this topic. In the following procedures, ignore the steps that refer to loading volumes.
If you are using virtual optical storage that is accessing the Network File System, then you must complete
the steps in the topic “Preparing to upgrade or replace software with virtual optical storage using the
Network File System” on page 40. Then, return to this topic. In the following procedure, ignore the steps
that refer to loading volumes.
1. If an IPL to allocate additional storage for IBM i 7.4 Licensed Internal Code or to change the disk
configuration (optional) has not been done, IPL the system now.
IPL the system before you power down the system or logical partition in step “8” on page 60.
Note: If you are not sure that additional space for the Licensed Internal Code has been allocated,
follow the steps in “Required: Allocating additional space for Licensed Internal Code” on page 53.
2. If you are using an image catalog (virtual media device) to upgrade, perform this step at least a day
before you do the actual installation. If you are not using an image catalog, go to step “3” on page
67.
To verify the image catalog entries are sorted in the correct sequence and to validate that all your
status. To sort and verify your image catalog for installation, press F7 to prompt for the VFYIMGCLG
command. Enter *UPGRADE for the type and *YES for the sort field.
Another method to sort and verify your image catalog is to enter the following command to put the
images in the correct order. By default, the volume with the lowest index is mounted. Then all the
other volumes are loaded.
After you ensure that your images are in loaded status, continue with step “4” on page 67.

3. If you are using physical media to upgrade, arrange the installation media that you plan to install
in the following order (you might not have all of these). Verify that your media contains the correct
primary language.
a. Licensed Internal Code for IBM i.
options.
a. Secondary Language Media
b. Cumulative PTF Package (if ordered, Cydddvrm_01 )
4. On your console, ensure that you have a connection to the system. If you are working on a logical
partition, ensure that power is on for the console of that logical partition.
5. If you are upgrading a logical partition, verify that this partition has an alternate initial program load
(IPL) resource assigned. For most cases, this is the optical device that supports the optical media
class.
For more information about locating and selecting the alternate IPL resource, see the I/O devices
topic in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.
6. If you are using physical media, load the first volume of installation media that contains Licensed
Internal Code into the installation device that is defined for the system.
Throughout these procedures, load the next volume when prompted by the system. Wait for the In
Use indicator to go out. Also ensure that you have removed other media from devices that are not
involved in these procedures.
a) If you are using a tape device instead of an optical device, verify that the tape unit is varied on and
allocated to your system.
b) If you are using a device that is enabled as an alternate installation device, you need to load the
Licensed Internal Code media in your primary device and your installation media in your alternate
installation device. Your installation will fail if both media do not contain the same release level of
Licensed Internal Code. For more information, see Using an alternate installation device.
7. Use the control panel to set the mode selection to Manual. If you are upgrading a logical partition,
use the virtual control panel function of your HMC or Integrated Virtualization Manager. Also make
sure that you have already selected the alternate IPL device before you perform the initial program
load (IPL) in the next step.
8. Power down the system or logical partition:
• Before you power down the system for upgrade, ensure that you review the Updates and PTFs
section found in the IBM i and Related Software developerWorks website (www.ibm.com/
developerworks/ibmi/software).
After loading and applying the appropriate PTFs, continue to the preferred installation method.
• If you are using an image catalog to do the upgrade, ensure that you have loaded and applied the
appropriate PTFs, then type the following command.
PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) IPLSRC(*IMGCLG)

IMGCLG(catalog-name)
• If you are using a virtual optical storage device that accesses the Network File System to do the
upgrade, ensure that you have loaded and applied the appropriate PTFs, then type the following
command.
STRNETINS DEV(virtual-device-name) OPTION(*ALL) KEYLCKMOD(*MANUAL)
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• If you are performing any other upgrade, ensure that you have loaded and applied the appropriate
PTFs, then type the following command.
PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) IPLSRC(D)
Powering down could take approximately 15 minutes or more for this step. The data display area of
the control panel continues to display reference codes.
9. If the system attention light appears and a reference code listed in the topic “Reference codes for
IBM i software installation” on page 163 appears in the data display on the control panel, complete
the instructions for that reference code.
If you are upgrading a logical partition, the system attention light will not appear. You must monitor
the logical partition reference codes from the HMC or Integrated Virtualization Manager. When the
State changes to Failed, that is the equivalent of having the attention light on for the logical
partition.
10. If you are using an image catalog (virtual media device) to upgrade, go to step “17” on page 70.
11. The Select a Language Group display shows the service tools language that is currently installed on
the system.
Note: The installation media for Licensed Internal Code is language-independent. It is important that
you complete this step carefully.
Select a Language Group
The language feature shown is the service tools

language feature installed on the system.
Attention: To keep the same language, ensure that the

media you use for installing the operating system
matches the language feature shown. If the operating
system media does not match what is shown, the
installation process will attempt to install the
operating system in a different language feature than
Licensed Internal Code.
Type choice, press Enter.
Language feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2924
To keep the same service tools language, verify that the displayed language feature matches the
service tools language that you want.
Note: The language you select and the language of the operating system typically should match. If
they do not match, your service tools language will be different than your primary language.
To change the service tools language to match the primary language, type the language feature of your
primary language. Press Enter.
Refer to “Feature codes for language version” on page 194 for a list of the language feature codes.
12. After you enter the language feature, the Confirm Language Group display appears.
Confirm Language Group
Language feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 2924
Press Enter to confirm your choice for language feature.

Press F12 to change your choice for language feature.
Press Enter.

13. The Install Licensed Internal Code display appears.
Install Licensed Internal Code

System: XXXX
Select one of the following:
1. Install Licensed Internal Code

2. Work with Dedicated Service Tools (DST)
3. Define alternate installation device
Either select the option to install Licensed Internal Code or the option to define an alternate
installation device:
• If you are not using an alternate installation device, type 1 (Install Licensed Internal Code). (The
alternate installation device function supports installation from optical or tape media that you have
created. The topic Using an alternate installation device describes when you can use an alternate
installation device.) If you are not using an alternate installation device, continue with step “16” on
page 70.
• If you have an alternate installation device attached to the system, type 3 to verify its address
and determine whether it is enabled or disabled. Continue with the Verifying Alternate Installation
Device Subtask in step “14” on page 69. If you have an alternate installation device configured
and do not want to use it, type 3 to clear the alternate installation device configuration information.
Press Enter.
14. Verifying and selecting alternate installation device subtask: The Select Alternate Installation
Device Bus display appears.
Select Alternate Installation Device Bus

System: XXXX
Type Option, press Enter.
1=Select
Option Bus Number Selected

_ 1
_ 2
1 3 *
_ 4
_ 10
_ 11
_ 12
_ 13
More.....
F2=Deselect Device F3=Exit F12=Cancel
a. Verify that the selected device is on the correct system bus. Type 1 in the Options field next to
the selected bus, and press Enter to view information about the device that is attached to the
bus. This might take several minutes. If you see the message No alternate installation
device configured, wait one minute and refresh the display.
b. When the Select Media Type display appears, select 1 for tape or 2 for optical media. Press Enter.
c. The Select Alternate Installation Device display appears. Use this display to verify the resource
name, type, model, and serial number for the device. The following display shows an example of a
tape device.

Select Alternate Installation Device
System: SYSTEMA
Additional devices may be available for use. Press F5 to see

if any additional devices have been detected.
Type option, press Enter.

1=Select 5=Display details
Bus Resource Serial

Option Number Name Type Model Number Selected
_ 1 TAP08 6386 001 00-11111
_ 3 TAP19 3570 B11 13-22222 *
F2=Deselect device F3=Exit F5=Refresh F12=Cancel
d. Type 1 and press Enter to select the device to use or press F2 to deselect the currently selected
device.
e. The message Alternate installation device selected appears. Press F3 to return to
the Install Licensed Internal Code display.
f. Type 1 and press Enter to install the Licensed Internal Code.
This completes the subtask for verifying and selecting alternate installation device.
15. If there is an alternate installation device defined and enabled, the Confirm Alternate Installation
Device display appears. Perform one of these tasks.
• To install from the alternate installation device, press Enter.
• If you do not want to install from the alternate installation device and want to continue using the
primary media, press F12 to Cancel. You see the Licensed Internal Code display. Perform step “13”
on page 69 and select option 3 (Define alternate installation device). Perform step “14” on page 69
and deselect the alternate installation device.
16. The Install Licensed Internal Code (LIC) display appears on your console.
Install Licensed Internal Code (LIC)
Disk selected to write the Licensed Internal Code to:

Serial Number Type Model I/O Bus Controller Device
xx-xxxxxxx xxxx xxx x x x
1. Restore Licensed Internal Code

2. Install Licensed Internal Code and Initialize system
3. Install Licensed Internal Code and Recover Configuration
4. Install Licensed Internal Code and Restore Disk Unit Data
5. Install Licensed Internal Code and Upgrade Load Source
Attention: Be sure to select option 1. Some options on this display remove all data from your system.
Type 1 (Restore Licensed Internal Code) and press Enter.
If you did not previously accept the software agreement for the Licensed Internal Code or did not
allocate additional space for the Licensed Internal Code, error messages are shown. Follow the
instructions in the error messages. More information is in the topic“Required: Accepting software
agreements” on page 50 and “Required: Allocating additional space for Licensed Internal Code” on
page 53.
17. The Install Licensed Internal Code - Status display appears on your console. You do not need to
respond to this display. It remains on your console for up to 30 minutes.

+-------------------------------------------------------+
Percent | XX % |
complete +-------------------------------------------------------+
Please wait.
If you are using an image catalog (virtual media device) for the upgrade, you will see status messages
that indicate the progress of the Licensed Internal Code installation:
a. C6xx41DC is a status reference code that indicates the progress of the Licensed Internal Code
decompression. The xx indicates the percent that is decompressed. No action is required.
b. C6xx41CC is a status reference code that indicates the progress of the Licensed Internal Code
installation. The xx indicates the percent of the Licensed Internal Code that is installed. No action
is required.
18. If you are using optical media or tape for the upgrade and an error occurs, you might see a display
that requires a response. Perform the action necessary as prompted by the display. If you are using
an image catalog for the upgrade and an error occurs, see “Image catalog recovery” on page 146 for
the recovery actions.
19. The Disk Configuration Attention Report display might appear. If it does, display the detailed report
for each problem shown on the display. Press the Help key from the Disk Configuration Attention
Report display for more information about your choices. You can also refer to the topic “Disk
configuration warning and error messages” on page 161.
Disk Configuration Attention Report

5=Display Detailed Report
Press F10 to accept all the problems and continue the IPL.
The system will attempt to correct them.
OPT Warning
_ xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxx xx xxxxx xxxxxxxx
_ xxxxx_xx_xxxxx xxxxxx_ xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
More...
F3=Exit F10=Accept the problems and continue F12=Cancel

______________________________________________________________________________
If the problem Disk unit not formatted for optimal performance appears on this
display, do the following:
• Type 5, and press Enter to display the detailed report.
• Write down the information displayed. After the upgrade is completed, you will need this
information to format these disk units to gain optimal performance.
• Press F12 to cancel and return to the Disk Unit Attention Report.
• Press F10 to accept the problems and continue the IPL.

20. If the console mode value is zero, the Accept Console display appears. If this display appears, follow
these steps:
a. Press F10 to accept the current console type. The Accept and Set New Console Type on this IPL
display appears. The old value (zero) and the new value to be set (your current console type) are
shown.
b. Press Enter to set the new value and continue with these instructions.
21. If your system processor configuration has changed, you could see other displays at this point. After
you supply the requested information, the installation continues and the IPL or Install the System
display appears. Refer to “System password” on page 195 for more information.
22. After approximately 10 minutes, the IPL or Install the System display appears. The Licensed Internal
Code is now installed. Do not remove the distribution media at this time.
23. If the partition is not HMC managed and you want to change the console type, or you want to enable
Console takeover and recovery follow these steps.
For more information about console takeover and recovery, see the topic Console takeover and
recovery in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.
a. At the IPL or Install the system display, select option 3 to access Dedicated Service Tools (DST).
b. Sign on as security officer (QSECOFR user profile / QSECOFR password). When prompted, change
the password to what you want to use for this partition.
c. Select option 5 (Work with DST environment).
d. Select option 2 (System devices).
e. Select option 6 (Console mode).
f. Select the valid console that you have for this partition.
Note: If you are using Operations Console (LAN) as your console type, press Enter on the verify
window. You can also press F11 to review your network configuration.
g. Select 1 (Yes) or 2 (No) for the option to allow the console to be taken over by another console in
the event of a 5250 console failure. When this option is turned on, the system does not stop with a
failure but continues to run uninterrupted.
Press Enter and then press F3 to return to the DST main menu.
h. Press F3 to exit DST and return to the IPL or Install the System display.
Replacing the IBM i operating system

Follow these steps to replace the IBM i operating system by using the manual installation method.
1. The IPL or Install the System menu appears on your console.
IPL or Install the System

System: XXXX
1. Perform an IPL
2. Install the operating system
3. Use Dedicated Service Tools (DST)
4. Perform automatic installation of the operating system
5. Save Licensed Internal Code
Load the first volume of installation media that contains the operating system. Throughout these
procedures, load the next volume when prompted by the system. When you are installing from optical
media, wait until the In Use indicator goes out before you continue.
Ensure that the installation media that contains the Licensed Internal Code is in the installation
device that is defined for the system.

Ensure that you have removed other media from devices that are not involved in this upgrade.
After you install the new release over your previous release, passwords for all service tools user
profiles that still use the default password expire automatically. When you try to log on or access
service tools using those profiles, you receive a message that the password has expired and must be
changed. Follow the prompts or press the appropriate key (F9) to change the password for that user
profile.
2. Type 2 (Install the operating system) and press Enter. The Install Device Type Selection display
appears.
Install Device Type Selection

System: XXXX
Select the installation device type:
1. Tape
2. Optical
3. Virtual device - preselected image catalog
4. Current alternate selected device None
5. Network device
Type the number that corresponds to your device type and press Enter.
3. If you Select option 5, the Network Device – Configuration display appears.
Network Device - Configuration

System: xxxxx
Status : Currently selected

Server IP : x.x.x.x
Path Name : /catalog_direcory
Bus : 13
Board : 0
Card : 36
Port : 0
Local IP : x.x.xxx.xxx
Subnet Mask : xxx.xxx.xxx.x
Gateway IP : x.x.xxx.x
MTU Size : 1500
Confirm the Image server IP address and path name. Press F10 to continue.
4. The Confirm Install of the Operating System display is shown on your console.
Press Enter.
5. The Select a Language Group display appears, which shows the primary language currently installed
on the system. The installation media must contain the primary language. To find the appropriate
feature code for your language, refer to “Feature codes for language version” on page 194.

System: XXXX
Note: The language feature shown is the language feature
installed on the system.
Language feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2924
If you need to change the feature, type the numbers of the feature code for the language you want.
Press Enter.
6. Either the Confirm Language Feature Selection display or the Confirm Service Tools Language display
is shown on your console. Press Enter.
7. If the Add All Disk Units to the System menu does not appear, go to step “9” on page 76.
8. Adding disk units subtask:

a. If any nonconfigured disk units that are capable of being protected by device parity are currently
unprotected, the Add All Disk Units to the System display is shown. If the following display is not
shown, continue with step “8.b” on page 74.
Add All Disk Units to the System

System: XXXX
Non-configured device parity capable disk units are attached

to the system. Disk units cannot be added automatically.
It is more efficient to device parity protect these
units before adding them to the system.
These disk units may be parity enabled and added at SST.
Configured disk units must have parity enabled at DST.
1. Perform any disk configuration at SST

2. Perform disk configuration using DST
It is much faster to start device parity protection on the disk units at DST before the disk units are
added to the auxiliary storage pool configuration.
To start device parity on the eligible disk units, do the following tasks from the Add All Disk Units
to the System display:
i) Select option 2 to perform disk configuration at DST.
ii) Sign on at the Dedicated Service Tools Sign-on prompt and return to the Use Dedicated
Service Tools (DST) menu.
iii) Select the option Work with disk units.
iv) Select the option Work with disk configuration.
v) Select the option Work with device parity protection.
vi) Select the appropriate option for starting device parity protection.
vii) A list of parity sets that are capable of running device parity protection are shown. Type 1 on
each option line for each parity set.
viii) You might see a Confirm Continuation display that indicates that the system must perform a
directory recovery. Press Enter to continue.
ix) The Confirm Starting Device Parity Protection display is shown. This shows the list of disk
units that will have device parity protection. Press Enter to continue.
x) An in-progress display that indicates the status of the function is shown.
xi) Return to the IPL or Install the System display.
b. If the Add All Disk Units to the System menu appears, it could look like the following example.

System: XXXX
1. Keep the current disk configuration

3. Add all disk units to the system auxiliary storage pool
4. Add all disk units to the system ASP and balance data
If you do not want device parity protection, mirrored protection, or user ASPs, select option 3
(Add all disk units to the system auxiliary storage pool). By adding disk units before you install the
operating system, you improve your overall system performance because the operating system is
distributed across all of your disk units.

If you will be creating logical partitions later, you do not want to configure all units now. Refer
to the validated output from the IBM System Planning Tool (SPT) supplied by IBM for the
configuration selection. To access the tool, go to the IBM System Planning Tool website (http://
www.ibm.com/systems/support/tools/systemplanningtool/).
Note: If either the Disk Configuration Error Report display or the Disk Configuration Warning
Report display appears, go to “Disk configuration warning and error messages” on page 161 to
determine the appropriate action.
c. You could see the following display if your disk configuration has changed. Type 5 next to the
problem and press Enter to display the detailed report.
Problem Report
Note: Some action for the problems listed below may need to
be taken. Please select a problem to display more detailed
information about the problem and to see what possible
action may be taken to correct the problem.

OPT Problem
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
d. If the following display appears, a disk unit that you selected to add to your disk configuration
could already have data on it. If you choose to continue, any data that is on the disk units listed
will be removed.
Be certain that you want to configure the disk before you continue. Follow the instructions on the
display.
Press Enter to return to the Problem Report display. Press F10 to continue the Add Disk Unit
subtask.
Possibly Configured Units
Problem: These non-configured units appear to be

configured units of some other disk configuration and
may contain valid data. This option will clear the
data from these units and destroy the other disk
configuration.
Press Enter to continue

Press F12=Cancel to return and change your choices.
Serial Resource Other System

Number Type Model Name Serial Number
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
More..
F3=Exit F12=Cancel
e. The following display shows the percentage of disk units added. This display does not require a
response.

Function Status
You selected to add units.
___ % Complete
f. When the process completes, continue the manual installation process with the next step.
This completes the subtask for adding disk units.
9. Status displays are displayed on the console. You do not need to respond to these status displays.
Some of the IPL steps might take a long time. The time varies depending on how much data recovery
is required for your system.
10. You might see the following display.
Message
Message ID . . . . . . : CPA2055 Type . . . . . . . : Inquiry

From program . . . . . : ITLOADFO Severity . . . . . : 99
Message . . . . . : The next volume in the sequence is needed to

continue the installation process.
Cause . . . . . . : The end of the volume has been reached.
Recovery . . . . : Load the next volume on the installation device.
Reply . . . . . 1 1=Continue, 2=End installing
If you see this display, load the first volume of installation media that contains the operating system.
Throughout the remainder of these procedures, load the next volume when prompted by the system.
When you are installing from optical media, wait until the In Use indicator goes out before you
continue.
11. The Install the Operating System display appears when the IPL for the Licensed Internal Code
completes. The XX's in the following display indicate default date and time values.
Install the Operating System
Install
option . . . . . . 1 1=Take defaults (No other
options are displayed)
2=Change install options
Date:
Year . . . . . . XX 00-99
Month . . . . . XX 01-12
Day . . . . . . XX 01-31
Time:
Hour . . . . . . XX 00-23
Minute . . . . . XX 00-59
Second . . . . . XX 00-59

Install option 1

Date: (Use the current year, month, and day.)
Time: (Use the current time, 24-hour clock.)
12. Status messages are displayed during the installation process. You do not need to respond to these
displays. The following is an example of a status display. This display might be present for 2 hours or
more. The display is blank for a time between stage 4 and stage 5.
+----------------------------------------------------+
Stage 6 | 58% |
+----------------------------------------------------+
13. The Sign On display appears on your console.
Sign On
User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QSECOFR
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
Current library . . . . . . . . . . ________

User: QSECOFR
14. The IPL Options display appears.
IPL Options
Type choices, press Enter.
System date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XX / XX / XX MM / DD / YY
System time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XX : XX : XX HH : MM : SS
System time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . Q0000UTC F4 for list
Clear job queues. . . . . . . . . . . . . N Y=Yes, N=No
Clear output queues . . . . . . . . . . . N Y=Yes, N=No
Clear incomplete job logs . . . . . . . . N Y=Yes, N=No
Start print writers . . . . . . . . . . . Y Y=Yes, N=No
Start system to restricted state . . . . N Y=Yes, N=No
Set major system options. . . . . . . . . N Y=Yes, N=No

Define or change system at IPL. . . . . . N Y=Yes, N=No

Notes: If you need to change system values, you can do so now. One example of a system value that
you might change is the value for the security level (QSECURITY) system value.
Another example is the scan control (QSCANFSCTL) system value. If you have not already done so,
consider specifying *NOPOSTRST for the QSCANFSCTL system value to minimize future scanning of
some objects that are restored during the installation of licensed programs in the following steps. For
more information on scanning and the system value settings, see the topic Scanning support in the
Type Y for the Define or change the system at IPL prompt. Follow the instructions on the displays.
• System date: (Use the current date.)
• System time: (Use the current time, 24-hour clock.)
• System time zone: (Verify that it is correct or press F4 to select a time zone.)
• Set major system options: N
15. The Edit Rebuild of Access Paths display could be shown. If it is, press Enter to continue.
16. You see the Status display again.
+----------------------------------------------------+
Stage 6 | 58% |
+----------------------------------------------------+
17. Additional display messages could be shown.

Press Enter after each message to continue.
18. The IBM i Main Menu (or the menu you chose as an initial menu) appears on your console.
You have completed the installation of the IBM i operating system.
For most upgrades, continue with “Replacing the licensed programs” on page 78. If you are replacing
software of the same version and release, however, do not replace any other licensed programs. Complete
the tasks in “Checklist: Completing the replacement of the same IBM i release” on page 90.
Replacing the licensed programs

Follow these steps to replace licensed programs related to IBM i by using the manual installation method.
1. Begin this task at the IBM i Main Menu (or the menu you chose as an initial menu).
a. Type CHGMSGQ QSYSOPR *BREAK SEV(60) and press Enter.
b. A message display could appear. Press Enter.
c. Type ENDSBS *ALL *IMMED and press Enter.
d. When the following message appears, press Enter to continue:

ENDSBS SBS(*ALL) command being processed
e. The message System ended to restricted condition appears. Press Enter to continue.
f. Type CHGMSGQ QSYSOPR SEV(95) and press Enter.
g. A message display could appear. Press Enter.
2. The IBM i Main Menu (or the menu you chose as an initial menu) appears on your console.
3. The Work with Licensed Programs display appears.
LICPGM Work with Licensed Programs

System: XXXX
Manual Install
1. Install all
Type 1, and press Enter.

4. The Manual Install display appears.
Manual Install
System: XXXX
Install option . . . 1 1=Installed products

2=All products
3=New products
Installation device OPT01 Name
Replace if current N Y=Yes

N=No
Nonaccepted agreement 2 1=Do not install licensed program

2=Display software agreement
Automatic IPL . . . N Y=Yes

N=No

• Install option: 1
• Installation device: OPT01 (See notes that follow.)
• Replace if current: N (See note that follows.)
• Nonaccepted agreement: 2 (See note that follows.)
• Automatic IPL: N
Notes:
• If you created a customized installation list, select install option 4 (Installed and additionally
selected products). This option appears only if you followed the instructions to add an additional
licensed program, which is described in step “10” on page 48 in “Preselecting the licensed programs
to install” on page 47.
• In this example, the installation device is OPT01. If you are using a different naming convention, use
the name you have assigned to the installation device.
• If you are using your own distribution media, select 2 for the Install option field. For the Replace if
current field, type Y.
• If you are migrating data from one system to another system using documented backup and recovery
procedures, type Y for the Replace if current field.

• If you have not previously accepted software agreements for licensed programs that you plan to
install, option 2 displays the software agreements for acceptance as each licensed program is
installed. This will increase the length of your installation time. If you want to accept the software
agreements now, complete step “6” on page 118 and then return here.
5. Status displays might appear. These displays show the status of the licensed programs and language
objects as they install on the system. You do not need to respond to these status displays.

System: XXXX

System: XXXX
Licensed
5770SS1 2 Online Information 2924
This display shows which licensed programs and optional parts of licensed programs are being
processed. After the *PGM objects and *LNG objects are processed, the display shows the total
number of licensed programs processed.
6. If a message similar to the following appears, load the next media volume that contains licensed
program products, and continue the installation. When you are installing from optical media, wait for
the In Use indicator to go out before you respond to the message.
Display Messages
System: XXXX

Load the next volume in optical device OPT01 (X G)
Reply . . . . G
Type G and press Enter.

After you load each volume, type G and press Enter. If there are no more volumes to load that contain
licensed programs, or if you want to end the loading process, type X and press Enter.
7. If a licensed program requires acceptance of a software agreement, the Software Agreements display
appears. Do either of the following:
• Press F14 to accept the agreement and allow the licensed program to continue installing.
• Press F16 to decline the agreement and end the installation of that licensed program.
8. The Work with Licensed Programs display appears on your console when the installation process is
completed. One of the following messages appears on the bottom of the Work with Licensed Programs
display:
• Work with licensed programs function has completed.
• Work with licensed programs function not complete.

Verifying completion of manual installation
Follow these steps to verify that you have successfully completed the IBM i upgrade by using the manual
installation method.
1. The Work with Licensed Programs display appears. Use the page down or roll up key to see the third
Type 50 and press Enter.
2. The Display Install History display appears. The XX's indicate default values.
Display Install History
Type choices, press enter.
Start date . . . . . . XX/XX/XX MM/DD/YY
Start time . . . . . . XX:XX:XX HH:MM:SS
Output . . . . . . . . *_______ *, *PRINT
Press Enter.
3. Look at the messages that appear on the Display History Log Contents display.
• If you had an installed licensed program that was not renewed by IBM, it might not be replaced.
Refer to “Mixed-release environment” on page 15 for more information.
• If any of the messages on the display indicate a failure or a licensed program that is partially
installed, go to Chapter 15, “Troubleshooting software installation problems,” on page 145 to
determine the problem.
Otherwise, press F3 (Exit).
4. Verify the installed status values of your licensed programs and check for compatibility. It is important
to make sure that all of your licensed programs are compatible with the operating system.
Use LICPGM menu option 10 (Display licensed programs) to see the release and installed status values
of the installed licensed programs. If the installed status value of a licensed program is *COMPATIBLE,
it is ready for use. If the installed status value of a licensed program is *BACKLEVEL, the licensed
program is installed, but its version, release, and modification is not compatible with the currently
installed level of the operating system. Check the topic “Licensed program releases and sizes” on page
167 to verify the current version, release, and modification of the licensed program. “Installed status
values” on page 196 lists the possible installed status value descriptions.
1. Do you need to install additional licensed programs?
• Yes. Go to “Installing additional licensed programs” on page 117 and complete the instructions.
3. You must complete the installation process before you put your system into operation. Go to Chapter
9, “Checklist: Completing the IBM i upgrade or replacement,” on page 83 and complete the
instructions.

Chapter 9. Checklist: Completing the IBM i upgrade
or replacement
Use this checklist to complete the IBM i upgrade or replacement processes.
1. If you still have default passwords for your service tools user IDs, change them now. For information
about service tools user IDs, see Changing service tools user IDs and passwords in the IBM i
Information Center.
2. Remove the media volume when the installation is complete. If your media is tape, wait for the tape
to rewind completely.
3. If you have any IBM or non-IBM products with special installation instructions, install these products
now. Check the product's documentation, and follow any special instructions.
4. Install the most current cumulative PTF package. (This package should have been ordered a week or
two before your installation.)
Use the instructions in the PTF Shipping Information Letter. Then return here and continue with the
next step.
Note: If you do not install the cumulative PTF package now, you need to perform an IPL and let the
Initialize System (INZSYS) process complete. Before you do, set the IPL type to B (or the IPL type you
use for everyday operation) and then set the mode selection to Normal. “Initialize System (INZSYS)
recovery” on page 160 has more information on INZSYS.
5. Apply any PTF groups that you have ordered. For more information on PTF groups, refer to Fix groups.
To apply PTF groups, refer to the cover letter and instructions for the program temporary fix (PTF).
For general information on applying PTFs, go to Installing fixes in the IBM i Information Center.
6. If your system is operating as a service partition and your system is not being managed by a
Hardware Management Console, you might be required to perform a server IPL. A server IPL is an IPL
whereby all logical partitions on the system are shut down at the same time. This allows, for example,
a new level of the server firmware to be activated on the system.
You might be required to perform a server IPL after you apply or remove a PTF on the service partition
if that PTF affects the server firmware.
• To find out if you need to do a server IPL, type DSPFMWSTS on the IBM i control language (CL)
command line and press Enter. If a server IPL is required, the Server IPL required field is set to
Yes.
• To find out if your system is operating as a service partition, type DSPFMWSTS on the CL command
line and press Enter. If your system is operating as a service partition, the Service partition field is
set to Yes.
Note: When shutting down your service partition, reference codes D6xx430B or D6xx430A could be
displayed for an extended amount of time. The xx should increment periodically and is a normal
part of processing when server firmware code is being updated. Allow the system to complete the
processing. Do not interrupt this process.
7. Look for messages in the install history log that indicate the status of the Initialize System (INZSYS)
process.
a) Type GO LICPGM and press Enter.
b) Type 50 (Display log) on the Work with Licensed Programs display, and press Enter.
c) The Display Install History display appears. Press Enter.
The Display History Log Contents display appears. If you do not see either of the following messages
on the display, wait a few minutes and select option 50 again. Find the message Initialize
System (INZSYS) started. After this message appears, wait for a period of time and look
for the Initialize System (INZSYS) processing completed successfully message

(CPC37A9). If you do not see message CPC37A9 on the display, go to “Initialize System (INZSYS)
recovery” on page 160 to determine the problem.
8. If you see the message An unexpected error occurred during an IPsec request in the
QSYSOPR message queue, the Internet Protocol filtering rules might have failed to load.
To help you determine why the loading of filtering rules failed, review the messages in the QTCPWRK
system job log and search for TCP9535 (Failed to apply filtering rules). You will need to
load your filter rules again.
9. If you used an image catalog to perform your upgrade, you might want to remove all installation
images from your system.
To delete the catalog and all the optical images (image files), type the following:
DLTIMGCLG IMGCLG(mycatalog) KEEP(*NO)
10. If you used an image catalog to perform your installation and you used the Start ASP Balance
(STRASPBAL) command to end the allocation for storage in the load-source disk unit before you
upgraded, enter the Start ASP Balance (STRASPBAL) command to resume the allocation of storage
for the load-source disk unit.

11. If your service tools language is different than your primary language, you might want to verify that
the service tools language is the one that you want on the system or logical partition.
For details, refer to Changing the service tools language on your system or logical partition in the IBM
i Information Center.
12. Install software license keys for your IBM i and keyed products. Use the Work with License
Information (WRKLICINF) command to display the installed keyed products to add license key data.
For specific instructions, go to Adding license key information in the IBM i Information Center.
After updating the license key information, return here and continue with the next step.
13. After you complete the installation process and before you make a system or partition available to
all users, set the usage limit for the software-license managed products. These products are listed
on the Proof of Entitlement (POE), invoice, or other documents that you have received with your
software order. For products that have a usage limit, you set the usage limit with the Work with
License Information (WRKLICINF) command.
To set your usage limit, do the following:
a. Type WRKLICINF and press Enter.
b. On the Work with License Information display, press F11 (Display Usage Information). The usage
limit number on each product that is listed on the POE, invoice, or other documents must match
the usage limit number on the Work with License Information display for the associated product.
c. If the usage limit is to be updated, move the cursor to the line that contains the product name
whose usage limit is to be updated.
d. Type 2 (Change) and press Enter.
e. When the Change License Information display is shown, update the usage limit prompt with the
usage limit shown on the POE. In addition, update the threshold prompt with either *CALC or
*USGLMT. Do not leave the threshold set to zero.
Note: If message CPA9E1B [Usage limit increase must be authorized. Press help
before replying (C G).] is sent, respond by typing G.
f. If the POE lists more products than the Work with License Information display, set the usage limits
after you install those products.
14. If you deleted any licensed program libraries or secondary language libraries from either of the library
list system values [system library list (QSYSLIBL) or user library list (QUSRLIBL)], change system
values QSYSLIBL or QUSRLIBL to add the libraries back in the library list now.

15. If you changed the verify object signatures during restore (QVFYOBJRST) system value from 4 or
5 to 3 or had unlocked it before your upgrade, change this back to its normal setting. If you have
additional software applications, however, that were included in the upgrade, keep them at 3 until
after you restore them. If you changed the allow restore of security sensitive objects (QALWOBJRST)
system value to *ALL or had unlocked it before the upgrade, return the value to its normal locked
setting.
16. If you changed the scan control (QSCANFSCTL) system value to minimize future scanning of some
objects that are restored before you installed your licensed programs, you can now remove the
*NOPOSTRST specification from this system value.
17. If you changed any other system value such as security level (QSECURITY) during your upgrade,
change it back now.
18. Some of the tasks in this topic require that you change the QSYSOPR severity code filter to 95. If you
do not want to continue with this level or you want to change the delivery notification, type CHGMSGQ
QSYSOPR DLVRY(xx) SEV(yy) where xx indicates the delivery notification and yy indicates the
severity code that you want to use. The system defaults are DLVRY(*HOLD) SEV(0).
19. If you have not already verified the compatibility of your licensed programs with the IBM i
operating system, do this now. Use LICPGM menu option 10, Display installed licensed programs.
If *COMPATIBLE is not listed next to a licensed program, then go to “Installed status values” on page
196 and determine how to proceed.
20. Depending on your strategy for object conversion, consider running the Start Object Conversion
(STROBJCVN) command to either convert user objects or check which objects still require
conversion.
21. Save your system using your normal save procedures. Refer to the instructions in the Backing up your
system topic in the IBM i Information Center. Make sure that the Initialize System (INZSYS) process
is complete before you save your system.
Note: Before you start a save operation, use the Work with Active Jobs (WRKACTJOB) command to
check the status of QDCPOBJx jobs. These jobs decompress objects. There could be more than one
QDCPOBJx job. You can start your save operation if these jobs are in an inactive state. If you put the
system in a restricted state by ending subsystems, the QDCPOBJx jobs become inactive. The jobs
will restart when the system is not in a restricted state. For more information about decompressing
objects, see “Compressed objects and storage space” on page 17.
22. If you have installed IBM i Access Family products, you might have other tasks that you need to
complete.
You can find further information about IBM i Access Family products at IBM i Access website
(http://www.ibm.com/systems/i/software/access).
23. You might have installed licensed programs that require additional installation steps on PCs, or you
might have programs that should be installed on PCs through an IBM i Access Family function. If you
have products such as these, complete your PC installation by using the instructions for the product.
24. If you installed 5770-TC1, TCP/IP Utilities, go to the topic TCP/IP setup in the IBM i Information
Center for advanced configuration and setup information.
25. If you have customized an IBM-supplied program (for example, QSTRUP in library QSYS) in a previous
release, make sure that you re-create this program to run correctly in the new release.
26. If you have duplicated any IBM-supplied objects, you might want to make new duplicates after
you install the release. This enables you to take advantage of functions added in the new release.
Examples of objects that you might duplicate include the following:
• Message text descriptions
• Commands
• Command defaults
27. If you use the IBM Performance Management for Power Systems function, the Collection Services
tool, or the Performance Tools licensed program and you collected data before installing your new
release, you need to perform an action to enable the collecting of performance data to continue.
Chapter 9. Checklist: Completing the IBM i upgrade or replacement 85

You have the following choices regarding how to handle your performance data from the prior
release:
• Automatic data collection support. When Collection Services is started at IPL, a performance library
for the prior release files is created. Collection Service database files are moved to that library. This
action allows new files to be created and preserves the existing data files from the previous release.
You should be aware of the following items:
– The library name that is created is QPFRDvrmnn, where vrm is the current version, release, and
modification and nn is a unique sequence number starting with 01, for example, QPFRD52001.
– The library is created with *EXCLUDE public authority. The library is owned by the QSYS user
profile, and the owner of the original library is given *ALL authority.
– All QAPMxxxx files are moved.
– If you do not want to keep the data from the previous release, you can delete the QPFRDvrmnn
library with the Delete Library (DLTLIB) command (DLTLIB qpfrdvrmnn)
• Convert the data.
Use the Convert Performance Collection (CVTPFRCOL) command to convert the data in the
collection library. This command supports data conversion for Collection Services, PEX, Job
Watcher, and Disk Watcher file collections.
You have completed upgrading to the new release on your system.

Chapter 10. Replacing Licensed Internal Code and
IBM i of the same version and release
Use this procedure to install a new modification of Licensed Internal Code and a more recent update
(resave) of the IBM i operating system to support new hardware.
This is not a backup and recovery procedure. If you have ordered resave media, follow these tasks to
replace the Licensed Internal Code and the operating system.
Checklist: IBM i software replacement

Use this checklist to complete all the tasks for a software replacement of the same IBM i release.
If you plan to navigate through this checklist online, it might help to right-click this topic in the navigation
tree to open a new window. The information in this checklist summarizes the major tasks that you need to
do before you begin to replace your software.
Before you begin

1. Use the following website links to verify that your server model meets the requirements to support the
new release.
• The IBM Prerequisite website at http://www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf has the operating
system compatibility information for hardware features.
• The Upgrade planning website at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/
osmapping.html has a table that indicates which releases of the operating system are supported
by each of the server models.
connection strategy influences your planning activities. For more information about consoles, see
3. Plan for extra time after the upgrade to perform a server IPL. This is one of the tasks described in the
“Checklist: Completing the replacement of the same IBM i release” on page 90.
different based on the device type and media type that you use.
6. Check with your software vendor to ensure product compatibility with IBM i versions. Existing software
products installed may need to be upgraded to be compatible with the IBM i target release.
From the following checklist, perform the tasks that are appropriate for your system. Required steps are
noted. If you are viewing this in printed copy, use this checklist as a guide for the steps on the pages that
follow.
Software replacement tasks

1. Verify the contents of your software order. For more information about the optical media you received
with your order, see “Media labels and their contents” on page 188.
2. “Reviewing software PTF (fix) requirements” on page 27
a. “Finding the latest PSP information” on page 27
b. “Analyzing fixes you currently have on your system” on page 27
c. “Obtaining a record of PTFs applied” on page 88

d. “Permanently applying LIC PTFs for a replacement of the same release” on page 89
3. “Working with critical system values before you install software” on page 28
a. “Recording and printing all system values before you install software” on page 28
b. “Changing certain system values (QSYSLIBL, QUSRLIBL, QALWOBJRST, or QVFYOBJRST)” on page
28 (Only QALWOBJRST applies to a replacement.)
c. “Optionally changing the scan control system value” on page 29
4. “Ensuring two-phase commit integrity” on page 31
5. If you have a large number of spooled files on your system, set the compress job tables IPL attribute
to none. To do this, use the Change IPL Attributes command: CHGIPLA CPRJOBTBL(*NONE).
6. “Gathering performance data for benchmark” on page 32
7. “Preparing the upgrade device and media” on page 34
8. “Preparing to upgrade or replace software using an image catalog” on page 34.
a. “Determining storage requirements for image catalog installation” on page 34
b. “Freeing up space on the load-source disk unit for an image catalog” on page 35
c. “Preparing an optical image catalog to install software” on page 35
9. “Determining storage space required for a replacement of the same release” on page 89
10. “Preparing your console for software installation” on page 54
11. “Saving the system” on page 55
12. “Replacing software of the same release using manual installation” on page 89
13. “Installing PTFs for the Licensed Internal Code and the operating system” on page 89
14. “Checklist: Completing the replacement of the same IBM i release” on page 90
After you finish

After the replacement tasks in this checklist have been completed, consider these tasks.
(or program temporary fixes, PTFs), and software licenses and license keys, go to the topic Maintaining
and managing IBM i and related software in the IBM i Information Center.
2. For information about software distribution of supported products, go to the topic Distributing software
in the IBM i Information Center.
Obtaining a record of PTFs applied

Obtain a record of the PTFs applied to your system for comparison later to ensure that any corrective fixes
you have applied are still present after performing the IBM i upgrade procedures.
If you display the PTFs to an output file (*OUTFILE), the query functions can be used later rather than
looking through all the listings to verify that all the current PTFs are applied after the installation of
Licensed Internal Code and IBM i.
To determine what PTFs have been applied to Licensed Internal Code, enter the following on the IBM i
control language (CL) command line:
DSPPTF LICPGM(5770999) to *PRINT or *OUTFILE
To determine what PTFs have been applied to the IBM i operating system, enter the following on the CL
command line:
DSPPTF LICPGM(5770SS1) to *PRINT or *OUTFILE

Permanently applying LIC PTFs for a replacement of the same
release
Permanently apply Licensed Internal Code PTFs by using the following command before installation (the
delay option is chosen so you can schedule the IPL).
APYPTF LICPGM(5770999) SELECT(*ALL) APY(*PERM) DELAYED(*YES) IPLAPY(*YES)
Perform an IPL:
PWRDWNSYS RESTART(*YES)
Note: The default action for the Power Down System (PWRDWNSYS) command is to display
a confirmation. This can be changed by specifying *NO for the Confirm (CONFIRM) parameter:
CONFIRM(*NO).
Determining storage space required for a replacement of the same

release
Before you schedule a time to install this release, determine the available storage space and the storage
space that is required.
The procedures in this topic might not include all requirements for storage that you have on your
system. If you are preparing to upgrade or replace software using an image catalog, ensure that you
have reviewed the topic, “Determining storage requirements for image catalog installation” on page 34.
Replacing software of the same release using manual installation

Use the manual installation method to upgrade or replace your software of the same IBM i release.
Complete the tasks in “Replacing the Licensed Internal Code” on page 66 and “Replacing the IBM i
operating system” on page 72. After performing these tasks, go to “Installing PTFs for the Licensed
Internal Code and the operating system” on page 89 .
Installing PTFs for the Licensed Internal Code and the operating
system
Install PTFs (cumulative, HIPER, group, or individual PTFs) only for the Licensed Internal Code and the
IBM i operating system.
1. Mount the PTF media.
2. Type GO PTF. On option 7, select 5770999 and 5770SS1.
3. After all the media is processed, perform an IPL.
To determine if all the Licensed Internal Code PTFs and the IBM i PTFs that were applied to the partition
before the installation exist on the partition now, enter the following on an IBM i control language (CL)
command line:
DSPPTF LICPGM(5770999) to *PRINT or *OUTFILE

DSPPTF LICPGM(5770SS1) to *PRINT or *OUTFILE
1. Compare the output from the DSPPTF command that you obtained before the upgrade to determine if
any PTFs you previously had on your system are missing.
2. Install PTFs that are missing after you upgrade.
Chapter 10. Replacing Licensed Internal Code and IBM i of the same version and release 89
Checklist: Completing the replacement of the same IBM i release
Use this checklist to complete any of the IBM i 7.4-to-IBM i 7.4 replacement processes.
1. If you still have default passwords for your service tools user IDs, change them now. For information
on service tools user IDs, see Changing service tools user IDs and passwords in the IBM i Information
Center.
Hardware Management Console, you might be required to perform a server IPL. A server IPL is an IPL
whereby all logical partitions on the system are shut down at the same time. This allows, for example,
a new level of the server firmware to be activated on the system.
You might be required to perform a server IPL after you apply or remove a PTF on the service partition
if that PTF affects the server firmware.
Yes.
• To find out if your system is operating as a service partition, type DSPFMWSTS on the CL command
set to Yes.
3. If you used an image catalog to perform your installation, you might want to remove all installation

5. If your service tools language is different than your primary language, you might want to verify that
the service tools language is the one that you want on the system or logical partition.
For details, refer to Changing the service tools language on your system or logical partition in the IBM
6. After you complete the installation process and before you make a system or partition available to
all users, set the usage limit for the software-license managed products. These products are listed
on the Proof of Entitlement (POE), invoice, or other documents that you have received with your
software order. For products that have a usage limit, you set the usage limit with the Work with
License Information (WRKLICINF) command.
c. If the usage limit is to be updated, move the cursor to the line that contains the product name
whose usage limit is to be updated.

7. If you changed the allow restore of security sensitive objects (QALWOBJRST) system value to *ALL or
had unlocked it before the upgrade, return the value to its normal locked setting.
8. If you changed any other system value such as security level (QSECURITY) during your upgrade,
change it back now.
objects that are restored before you installed your licensed programs, remove the *NOPOSTRST
specification from this system value.
10. Some of the tasks in this topic require that you change the QSYSOPR severity code filter to 95. If you
do not want to continue with this level or you want to change the delivery notification, type CHGMSGQ
QSYSOPR DLVRY(xx) SEV(yy) where xx indicates the delivery notification and yy indicates the
severity code that you want to use. The system defaults are DLVRY(*HOLD) SEV(0).
11. Save your system using your normal save procedures. Refer to the instructions in the Backing up your
system topic in the IBM i Information Center.
12. If you have a IBM i integration with BladeCenter and System x that you stopped before you began the
installation process, restart it now.
a. Type GO NWSADM on a CL command line. The Network Server Administration display appears.
b. Select option 2 (Start a network server).
14. If you have duplicated any IBM-supplied objects, you might want to make new duplicates after
you install the release. This enables you to take advantage of functions added in the new release.
Examples of objects that you might duplicate include the following:
• Commands
You have completed the replacement of the same release on your system.
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Chapter 11. Checklist: IBM i software installation
readiness
Use this checklist to help consolidate and verify that you complete all the preparation tasks for a new IBM
i software installation.
If you plan to navigate through this checklist online, it might help to right-click this topic in the navigation
tree to open a new window. This information summarizes the major tasks that you need to do before you
begin to install your software.
Before you begin

1. Use the following websites to verify that your server model meets the requirements to support the new
release.
• The IBM Prerequisite website at http://www14.software.ibm.com/support/customercare/iprt/home
has the operating system compatibility information for hardware features.
• The Upgrade planning website at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/upgrade/
osmapping.html has a table that indicates which releases of the operating system are supported
by each of the server models.
connection strategy influences your planning activities. For more information about consoles, see
different based on the optical media that you use.
Software preinstallation tasks

Perform the following tasks that are appropriate for your system.
1. “Verifying the contents of your software order” on page 95
a. “Identifying and reviewing information resources” on page 95
b. “Verifying the correct optical distribution media” on page 96
c. “Verifying license keys for keyed products” on page 26
2. “Performing initial installation tasks” on page 96
a. “Ensuring you have the latest information” on page 96
b. “Determining disk storage space required for a new installation” on page 96
c. “Estimating installation time” on page 97
d. “Preparing your console for software installation” on page 54
e. “Preparing the installation device and media” on page 98
After you finish

After the tasks in the preceding checklist and your installation have been completed, consider the
following tasks.

(also known as program temporary fixes or PTFs), software licenses, and license keys, go to the topic
Maintaining and managing IBM i and related software in the IBM i Information Center .
2. For information about software distribution of supported products, go to the Distributing software in
the IBM i Information Center topic.

Chapter 12. Installing IBM i and related software on a
new system or logical partition
Follow these procedures to plan and prepare to install the IBM i release, install software on a new system
or logical partition, install additional licensed programs, install a secondary language, and complete the
final checklist.
This software installation process includes installing the Licensed Internal Code, the IBM i operating
system, and other software for the first time.
If you are upgrading software that you currently have installed, go to Chapter 6, “Preparing to upgrade or
replace IBM i software,” on page 25. If want to install a new primary language from either a secondary
language media set or a primary language media set, go to Chapter 13, “Changing the primary language of
your system or logical partition,” on page 131.
Important: ou cannot use image catalogs to install IBM i on a new system, because image catalogs
require a working system. However, you can use any other media (DVD or tape, for example) to install IBM
i on a new system.
Preparing to install the IBM i release

Perform these preparatory tasks before you schedule your IBM i software installation. Allow ample time
(a few weeks or days before the installation) to complete these tasks before you perform the actual
installation tasks.
Careful, complete, and early preparation saves a considerable amount of time and can help make your
software installation on your new system or logical partition run smoothly.
If you are setting up logical partitions, ensure that you plan in advance of your installation and have a
basic understanding of logical partitions, your software requirements, and your hardware requirements.
See the Planning for logical partitions topic in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.
Verifying the contents of your software order

To save you time and avoid frustration, verify that the contents of your IBM i software order are correct
before you start the installation.
Identifying and reviewing information resources

Become familiar with the important resources pertaining to the installation of your new IBM i software.
Use these documents to plan your installation process.
Many of these resources are shipped with the distribution media in your software order. Read the material
that applies to your system
IBM i Access Client Solutions
A CD containing IBM i Access Client Solutions is included with every IBM i 7.4 order.
PSP information
To keep informed of the latest information about conditions that could impede your software
installation, you need the most recent edition of the preventive service planning information (PSP). For
information about preventive service planning, see Preventive service planning information in the IBM
PTF shipping information letter
This letter contains the instructions for installing the cumulative program temporary fix (PTF) package.
The letter comes with the package. IBM highly recommends that you order the cumulative PTF
package a minimum of 2 weeks before your IBM i installation if you order by mail and then install the

package as part of your completion tasks. For information about the most recent cumulative package,
refer to the Ordering fixes topic in the IBM i Information Center.
Verifying the correct optical distribution media

Ensure that you have the correct media for your upcoming IBM i installation tasks.
1. Verify that the optical media for Licensed Internal Code and the operating system are for IBM i 7.3.
2. Verify that the media you received are in the correct primary and secondary languages.
Verifying license keys for keyed products

For the keyed IBM products or keyed IBM product options that you have ordered, review the software
license keys created online for your system.
Refer to the Customer Notice that is included with your software order for information on how to access
your software license keys. The online access requires that you do the following:
• Register with IBM.
• Use the customer packing list from your software order to obtain the following numbers:
– Customer number that was used for your order.
– Software order number that was used to process your order.
After completing these steps, you can view, print, or download your software license keys to your system.
If you have further questions, refer to the information about the Customer Notice for details on how to
contact the IBM Software License Key Center.
For general information about licensed keys, refer to the topic Software license keys in the IBM i
Information Center.
For a list of products, see “Licensed program releases and sizes” on page 167.
Performing initial installation tasks

Before you install new software on your system, complete these initial installation tasks.
Ensuring you have the latest information

Make sure that your system is ready by ensuring you have the latest information regarding the IBM i
installation.
• Find the latest available PSP information Keep informed on the most recent information about
conditions that might impede your software installation process. Review the most recent edition of
the preventive service planning information in the IBM i Information Center.
• Order current cumulative PTF packages and required group fixes The cumulative PTF package does
not come with your software order. Before your installation, order the most recent cumulative PTF
package and also order PTF groups that pertain to your environment. Allow a minimum of 2 weeks by
mail. If you do not have much time, order them electronically.
Determining disk storage space required for a new installation

Before you schedule a time to install the new IBM i release, you need to know the storage space that is
required.
Load-source disk unit requirements: The minimum load source requirements for external, virtual load
source LUNs, and Native-attached SAS drives are listed. For more details, see the IBM i and Related
Software developerWorks website (www.ibm.com/developerworks/ibmi/software).

• Minimum of 35 GB for 520-byte sectors (DS8000, virtual disk with VIOS as server)
• Minimum of 40 GB (to get 35 GB useable space) for 512-byte sectors (SVC, Storwize, virtual disks with
VIOS VSCSI or IBM i as server)
• Minimum of 70 GB for Native-attached SAS/SCSI (Both 520-byte or 4K sectors)
Options for upgrading the load-source disk unit are available under the topic Disk management checklist.
Otherwise contact your authorized service provider for assistance.
Estimating installation time

As part of the installation preparation steps, you might want to estimate the time that will be needed to
install the IBM i release of software on your system.
If you want to estimate the time it will take to install software on your new system or logical partition, see
the information in “Estimates for IBM i software installation time” on page 173. Ignore the tasks that refer
to upgrades.
Preparing your console for software installation

Before you install a new IBM i software release, consider this information about consoles.
Supported hardware and console combinations include:
• Hardware Management Console (HMC)
• Operations Console (LAN)
If you are planning on migrating your Operations Console, do so either before or after you upgrade. If
you are planning on migrating your Hardware Management Console (HMC), do so only after you have
completely installed your system. For more information about using the HMC as your IBM i console, see
Verify that the console type value is set correctly for your console. In addition, you can specify that an IBM
i local area network (LAN) console or Hardware Management Console be taken over by another console in
the event your console is disconnected. To verify the console type value, follow these steps:
1. Start and log on to System Service Tools (STRSST).
3. Select option 3, Select console.
4. Select Console type.
The value of the current console mode is present in the input field. Verify that this is the correct
setting. A value of zero means that the console mode has not been set and can interfere with the
automatic installation process. The console mode value must be one of the following values.
Console mode Description

3 Operations console (LAN)
4 Hardware management console (HMC)
During an installation or upgrade, the console type specified by this value is used.
The console mode display also includes the option to allow your 5250 console to be taken over by
another console. When this option is turned on, the system does not stop with a console failure but
continues to run uninterrupted. For more information, see the topic Console takeover and recovery in
If you use Operations Console, follow these instructions before you install IBM i on your system.
• Review the Console Advanced Topics topic in the IBM i Information Center.
• See the GettingStarted document in the Documentation directory of the CD. Section 9.9 Establishing a
Console Connection to IBM i provides instructions on connecting a LAN console.
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• When you receive the IBM i release upgrade, the shipped service tools user IDs (except 11111111) are
Failure to comply with these actions can prevent the console from working correctly during the upgrade or
installation.
Preparing the installation device and media

Prepare to install IBM i software from optical media, tape devices or tape libraries, or alternate
installation devices.
If you are not sure which installation device to use, refer to “Types of software installation devices” on
page 10. “Installation devices and media” on page 180 contains more detailed information about the
devices and media available.
Installing the IBM i release

Install the IBM i release (the Licensed Internal Code, the operating system, or licensed programs) on a
new system or logical partition or perform an IPL for the first time.
Installing Licensed Internal Code on a new logical partition

Perform these tasks to install Licensed Internal Code on a new IBM i logical partition with Operations
Console installed.
After you perform the instructions in this topic, follow the instructions in “Installing software on a new
system or logical partition (without IBM i installed)” on page 104 to install the IBM i operating system and
licensed programs.
Before you begin to install Licensed Internal Code on a logical partition

Verify these points before you install the Licensed Internal Code on an IBM i logical partition.
1. Ensure you have completed the preparation tasks in the IBM i Information Center topic “Preparing to
install the IBM i release” on page 95.
2. Verify your console information in the topic “Preparing your console for software installation” on page
54.
3. If you have not already done so, review the information about planning for logical partitions. Read the
Planning for logical partitions topic in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.
Attention: This procedure causes existing data on the disk units assigned to this logical
partition to be lost. Make sure you really want to perform this procedure.
Reference codes are viewable under the Hardware Management Console (HMC) or the Integrated
Virtualization Manager. When a reference code appears with the characters xx (such as B2xx xxxx), xx
pertains to the partition identifier and xxxx pertains to a variety of other characters.
The term system refers to the logical partition on which you are performing the installation.
When installing on logical partitions, the control panel can be found either on the HMC or the Integrated
Virtualization Manager.
Until you have completed the installation of the Licensed Internal Code, the information shown about
the configuration of logical partitions will be incorrect. Devices attached to the buses of logical partitions
are not listed until the installation is complete. Therefore, if you have logical partitions and look at your
configuration from the HMC or Integrated Virtualization Manager before you complete the installation, you
might see only buses and IOPs, but not the IOA and device details.

Installing Licensed Internal Code on the new logical partition
To install the Licensed Internal Code, follow these procedures.
1. If you are using physical media, load the first volume of installation media that contains the
Licensed Internal Code into the installation device that is defined for the system. Throughout these
procedures, load the next volume when prompted by the system. Wait for the In Use indicator to
go out. Also ensure that you have removed other media from devices that are not involved in the
upgrade.
Note: The optical media that you will need later for the operating system and other licensed
programs are listed in step “2” on page 105 .
2. Make sure you can access either the Hardware Management Console (HMC) or the Integrated
Virtualization Manager to control your new logical partition.
If power is not on, go to Logical partitioning in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center for
more information and return here when done.
3. Ensure the following for the new logical partition:
• If you are using Operations Console, see the GettingStarted document in the Documentation
directory of the IBM i Access Client Solutions CD. Section 9.9 Establishing a Console Connection to
IBM i provides instruction on connecting a LAN console.
4. Verify that this logical partition has an alternate IPL resource (the resource for loading) assigned.
For more information about alternate IPL resources, see the I/O devices topic in the IBM Systems
5. Load the installation media volume that contains the Licensed Internal Code into the installation
resource defined for this logical partition. Before you go to the next step, be sure that no conditions
exist that require your attention.
Note: If you are using a tape device instead of the optical device that is optimized for optical media,
verify that the tape unit is loaded and that the tape drive is ready.
6. Use the control panel to verify or to set the mode selection to Manual and the IPL source to D. These
settings indicate that you are controlling the logical partition from the HMC, but the installation is
done on the logical partition.
7. Use the control panel to power on or activate this logical partition.
8. Wait for the display to appear that has the language feature to select. (This could take several
minutes, but you can monitor the status.)
If you are using Operations Console and it is not detected, review Troubleshooting Operations
Console connection in the IBM i Information Center or contact your service provider.
Note: If you are using Operations Console and receive a Service Device Sign-On window when
doing this step, sign on by using the appropriate data. It is strongly recommended that you use
the userid/password of 11111111/11111111 for this connection. If you do not receive the Service
Device Sign-On window, the data is supplied by the personal computer from previously entered data.
The installation media for Licensed Internal Code is language-independent. It is important that you
complete this step carefully.
The languages on your media for the Licensed Internal Code and the operating system must match.
The language that is entered on this display must match the language that is on the media. If they do
not match, do not continue with the installation. Stop and call your software provider. Get the correct
language feature before continuing.
Refer to “Feature codes for language version” on page 194 to locate the appropriate feature code for
your language.
LANGUAGE FEATURE ===> 2924
The language feature 2924 (English) is the default for this display. If you are installing a language
other than 2924, type the correct primary language feature code in place of 2924.
Press Enter.
9. After you enter the language feature, the Confirm Language Group display appears.
Confirm Language Group

Press F12 to change your choice for language feature.
Press Enter.

System: XXXX

Attention:
If you use an alternate installation device, you need to ensure that you set up the device and that you
enable the device. You also need to have the optical media or tape media that contains the Licensed
Internal Code and your save media.
Either select the option to install Licensed Internal Code or the option to define an alternate
installation device:
• Type 1 (Install Licensed Internal Code) if you are not using an alternate installation device. (The
alternate installation device function supports installation from tape media that you have created.
Alternate installation device: Overview describes when you can use an alternate installation
device.) If you are not using an alternate installation device, go on to step “14” on page 102.
• If you have an alternate installation device attached to the system, type 3 to verify its address
and determine whether it is enabled or disabled. Continue with the Verifying Alternate Installation
Device Subtask in step “11” on page 100. If you have an alternate installation device configured
and do not want to use it, type 3 to clear the alternate installation device configuration information.
Press Enter. This step could take some time.
11. Verifying and selecting alternate installation device subtask:
The Select Alternate Installation Device Bus display appears.

System: XXXX
1=Select

_ 1
_ 2
1 3 *
_ 4
_ 10
_ 11
_ 12
_ 13
More.....
F2=Deselect Device F3=Exit F12=Cancel
a. Verify that the selected device is on the correct system bus. Type 1 in the Options field next to the
selected bus and press Enter to view information about the device that is attached to the bus. This
might take several minutes. If you see the message No alternate installation device
configured, wait one minute and refresh the display.
b. When the Select Media Type display appears, select 1 for tape or 2 for optical media. Press Enter.
name, type, model, and serial number for the device. The following display shows an example of a
tape device.

System: SYSTEMA


Bus Resource Serial

_ 1 TAP08 6386 001 00-11111
_ 3 TAP19 3570 B11 13-22222 *
d. Type 1 and press Enter to select the device to use or press F2 to deselect the currently selected
device.
e. The message Alternate installation device selected appears. Press F3 to return to
the Install Licensed Internal Code display.
End of verifying and selecting alternate installation device subtask.
12. If the system cannot find a load-source disk unit but can find candidate disk units to become the
load-source disk unit, the following is an example of the information display that is shown.
Select Load Source Device
Type 1 to select, press Enter.
Option Serial Number Type Model Bus Card Adapter Bus Ctl Dev
21-8DFFC 4326 050 128 0 1 0 0 6
02-84921 6718 050 128 0 2 0 0 5
02-73054 6718 050 218 0 1 1 0 0
21-150197 433B 074 42 0 0 2 0 7
To select the correct load-source disk unit, type 1 next to the appropriate device and press Enter. You
cannot continue until a current valid load-source device is identified.
13. If there is an alternate installation device defined and enabled, the Confirm Alternate Installation
Device display appears. Perform one of these tasks.
• To install from the alternate installation device, press Enter.
• If you do not want to install from the alternate installation device and want to continue using the
primary media, press F12 to Cancel. You see the Licensed Internal Code display. Perform step “10”
on page 100 and select option 3 (Define alternate installation device). Perform step “11” on page
100 and deselect the alternate installation device.
14. The Install Licensed Internal Code (LIC) display appears on your console.
Install Licensed Internal Code (LIC)
Disk selected to write the Licensed Internal Code to:

Serial Number Type Model I/O Bus Controller Device
xx-xxxxxxx xxxx xxx x x x
1. Restore Licensed Internal Code

2. Install Licensed Internal Code and Initialize system
3. Install Licensed Internal Code and Recover Configuration
4. Install Licensed Internal Code and Restore Disk Unit Data
5. Install Licensed Internal Code and Upgrade Load Source
Type 2 (Install Licensed Internal Code and Initialize system) and press Enter.
15. Read the attention notice and reply to the Confirmation display.
Attention: This procedure causes existing data on the disk units assigned to this logical partition to
be lost! Make sure you really want to perform this procedure.
The Initialize the Disk - Status display appears while the load source for the logical partition is being
initialized.
16. The Install Licensed Internal Code - Status display appears on your console. You do not need to
respond to this display. It will remain on your console for approximately 20 minutes. If you are
using Operations Console, your display might disappear. To complete the Licensed Internal Code
installation, the logical partition is automatically restarted at this time (a manual-mode IPL).
+-------------------------------------------------------+
Percent | XX % |
complete +-------------------------------------------------------+
Please wait.

17. If an error occurs, you might see a display that requires a response. Perform the action necessary as
prompted by the display. Otherwise, continue with step “20” on page 103.
18. The Disk Configuration Attention Report display might appear. If it does, display the detailed report
for each attention notice shown on the display. Press the Help key from the Disk Configuration
Attention Report display for more information about your choices. You can also refer to the topic,
“Disk configuration warning and error messages” on page 161 for more information.
Disk Configuration Attention Report

Press F10 to accept all the following problems and continue.

The system will attempt to correct them.
Opt Problem
_ xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxx xx xxxxx xxxxxxxx
_ xxxxx_xx_xxxxx xxxxxx_ xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
More...
F3=Exit F10=Accept the problems and continue F12=Cancel
Note: If the attention notice Disk unit not formatted for optimal performance appears
on this display, do the following:
a. Type a 5 and press Enter to display the detailed report.
b. Write down the information displayed. After the upgrade is completed, you will need this
information to format these disk units to gain optimal performance.
c. Press F12 to cancel and return to the Disk Unit Attention Report.
d. Press F10 to accept the warnings and continue the IPL.
The Disk Configuration Attention Report display might also appear if a new disk configuration has
been found. Press F10 to accept this new configuration.
19. If the console mode value is zero, the Accept Console display appears. If this display appears, follow
these steps:
a. Press F10 to accept the current console type. The Accept and Set New Console Type on this IPL
display appears. The old value (zero) and the new value to be set (your current console type) is
shown.
b. Press Enter to set the new value and continue with these instructions.
20. After approximately 10 minutes, the IPL or Install the System display appears. The Licensed Internal
Code is now installed. Do not remove the distribution media at this time.
21. If the Accept Console display in step “19” on page 103 did not appear and your system is not HMC
managed, set the console mode for this partition:
f. Select the valid console that you have for this logical partition.
the event of a 5250 console failure. When this option is turned on, the system does not stop with
a failure but continues to run uninterrupted. For more information, see the topic Console takeover
and recovery in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.
You have completed the installation of Licensed Internal Code on a new logical partition.
You are now ready to install the operating system. The “Installing IBM i on a new system or logical
partition” on page 104 procedure will direct you to optionally add disk units or enable disk protection
before the operating system is installed.
The optical media that you will need for the operating system and other licensed programs are listed in
step “2” on page 105 of “Installing IBM i on a new system or logical partition” on page 104. Continue with
step “10” on page 106.
Installing software on a new system or logical partition (without IBM i

installed)
Follow these instructions to install the IBM i operating system and licensed programs on your new system
or logical partition or to change the primary language when you are installing the operating system.
Refer to the IBM i globalization topic for any special considerations about other languages.
Note:
• If you are installing software on a system, these instructions assume that the IBM i 7.4 release of the
Licensed Internal Code is installed and the system is powered off. If you do not know what level of
Licensed Internal Code is on your system, sign on to DST. Select option 7 (Start a Service Tool) and then
select option 4 (Hardware Service Manager). The release at the top of the display should state V7R4M0.
• If you are installing software on a new logical partition, you need to complete the steps in “Installing
Licensed Internal Code on a new logical partition” on page 98 first and then continue with step “10” on
page 106 in this topic.
Before you begin to install software on a new system or logical partition

Verify these points before you install IBM i software on a new system or logical partition.
If you have not already done so, complete the tasks in the IBM i Information Center topic “Preparing to
Do you plan to use logical partitions? Read the Planning for logical partitions topic in the IBM Systems
If you perform these actions on a system with logical partitions, the instructions pertain only to that
partition.
Installing IBM i on a new system or logical partition

Follow these steps to install the IBM i operating system on a new system or logical partition. You can
optionally add disk units or enable disk protection before the operating system is installed.
1. Ensure that the system is powered off before you begin.

2. If you are using physical media, arrange the installation media that you plan to install in the following
order (you might not have all of these). Verify that the media contains the correct primary language.
See “Feature codes for language version” on page 194 for a description of the language version
feature codes.
a. Licensed Machine Code.
options.
a. Secondary Language Media (if ordered)
b. Cumulative PTF Package (Cydddvrm_01, if ordered)
For descriptions of the optical media, see “Media labels and their contents” on page 188.
3. Ensure the following for the system:
• If you are using Operations Console, see the GettingStarted document in the Documentation
directory of the IBM i Access Client Solutions CD. Section 9.9 Establishing a Console Connection to
IBM i provides instruction on connecting a LAN console.
4. If the installation device has a separate power switch, set it to the On position.
5. Use the control panel to set the IPL type to A and set the mode to Manual.
6. Press the Enter button on the control panel.
7. Turn the power on for the system by pressing the power button.
Note: If either the Disk Configuration Error Report display or the Disk Configuration Warning Report
display appears, go to “Disk configuration warning and error messages” on page 161 to determine
the appropriate action.
8. The IPL or Install the System menu appears on your console.

System: XXXX
1. Perform an IPL
If you have not already set the console mode and your system is not HMC managed, set the console
mode now.
f. Select the valid console that you have for this partition.
the event of a 5250 console failure. When this option is turned on, the system does not stop with
a failure but continues to run uninterrupted. For more information, see the topic Console takeover
and recovery in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.

System: XXXX
1. Perform an IPL
9. If you are using physical media, load the first volume of installation media that contains the operating
system. Throughout these procedures, load the next volume when prompted by the system. When
you are installing from optical media, wait until the In Use indicator goes out before you continue.
Also ensure that you have removed other media from devices that are not involved in the upgrade.
10. On the IPL or Install the System display, type 2 and press Enter. The Install Device Type Selection
display appears.

System: XXXX
1. Tape
2. Optical
5. Network device
Type the number that corresponds to the correct device type and press Enter.
11. The Confirm Install of the Operating System display is shown on your console. Press Enter.
12. The Select a Language Group display, which shows the primary language currently on the system,
appears. This language must be available on the installation media. Refer to “Feature codes for
language version” on page 194 for a list of language feature codes.

System: XXXX
Verify that the displayed value is correct, or type the numbers of the feature code for the language
you want. Press Enter.
13. After you enter the language feature, the Confirm Language Feature Selection display appears on
your console. Press Enter.
14. If the Add All Disk Units to the System menu is not shown, go to the IPL Step in Progress display in
Note: If you are installing on a single disk unit, ensure that you have enough storage. The minimum
requirements for each system or logical partition are listed in “Determining disk storage space
required for a new installation” on page 96.
15. Adding disk units subtask:

a. If any nonconfigured disk units that are capable of being protected by device parity are currently
unprotected, the Add All Disk Units to the System display is shown. If the following display is not
shown, go to step “15.b” on page 107.

System: XXXX
Non-configured device parity capable disk units are attached

to the system. Disk units cannot be added automatically.
It is more efficient to device parity protect these
units before adding them to the system.
These disk units may be parity enabled and added at SST.
Configured disk units must have parity enabled at DST.
1. Perform any disk configuration at SST

It is much faster to start device parity protection on the disk units at DST before the disk units are
added to the auxiliary storage pool configuration.
To start device parity on the eligible disk units, do the following tasks from the Add All Disk Units
to the System display:
i) Select option 2 to perform disk configuration at DST.
ii) Sign on at the Dedicated Service Tools Sign-on prompt and return to the Use Dedicated
Service Tools (DST) menu.
iii) Select the option, Work with disk units.
iv) Select the option, Work with disk configuration.
v) Section the option, Work with device parity protection.
vi) Select the option, Start device parity protection.
vii) A list of parity sets that are capable of running device parity protection are shown. Type 1 on
each option line for each parity set.
viii) You might see a Confirm Continuation display that indicates that the system must perform a
directory recovery. Press Enter to continue.
ix) The Confirm Starting Device Parity Protection display is shown. This shows the list of disk
units that will have device parity protection. Press Enter to continue. An in-progress display
that indicates the status of the function is shown.
x) Return to the IPL or Install the System display.
b. If you see the following display, continue with this step.

System: XXXX
1. Keep the current disk configuration

3. Add all disk units to the system auxiliary storage pool
4. Add all disk units to the system ASP and balance data
If you do not want device parity protection, mirrored protection, or user ASPs, select option 3
(Add all disk units to the system auxiliary storage pool). By adding disk units before you install the
operating system, you improve your overall system performance because the operating system is
distributed across all of your disk units.
Attention: (For logical partitions only) Before you add disk units to this partition, ensure
you have the correct I/O resources assigned. You might not want to configure all disk units
now. Refer to the validated output from the System Planning Tool supplied by IBM for the
configuration selection. To access the tool, go to the System Planning Tool website
(http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/tools/systemplanningtool/).
Note: If either the Disk Configuration Error Report display or the Disk Configuration Warning
Report display appears, go to “Disk configuration warning and error messages” on page 161 to
determine the appropriate action.
c. You could see the following display if your disk configuration has changed. Type 5 next to the
problem and press Enter to display the detailed report.
Problem Report
Note: Some action for the problems listed below may need to
be taken. Please select a problem to display more detailed
information about the problem and to see what possible
action may be taken to correct the problem.

OPT Problem
_ __________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________
d. If the following display appears, a disk unit that you selected to add to your disk configuration
could already have data on it. If you choose to continue, any data that is on the disk units listed
will be removed.
Be certain that you want to configure the disk before you continue. Follow the instructions on the
display.
Press Enter to return to the Problem Report display. Press F10 to continue the Add Disk Unit
subtask.
Possibly Configured Units
Problem: These non-configured units appear to be

configured units of some other disk configuration and
may contain valid data. This option will clear the
data from these units and destroy the other disk
configuration.
Press Enter to continue

Press F12=Cancel to return and change your choices.
Serial Resource Other System

Number Type Model Name Serial Number
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
__________ ____ ___ __________ __________
More..
F3=Exit F12=Cancel
e. The following display shows the percentage of disk units added. This display does not require a
response.

Function Status
You selected to add units.
___ % Complete
f. When the process is completed, continue the software installation process with the next step.
This completes the subtask for adding disk units.
16. Status displays appear on the console. You do not need to respond to any of these displays. The
following is an example of a status display:
Licensed Internal Code IPL in Progress
IPL:
Type . . . . . . . . . : Attended
Start date and time . . : xx/xx/xx xx:xx:xx
Previous system end . . : Normal
Current step/total. . . : 1 16
Reference code detail . : C6004050
IPL step . . . . . . : Storage Management Recovery
The following list shows some of the IPL steps that are shown on the IPL Step in Progress display.
Authority Recovery
Journal Recovery
Database Recovery
Journal Synchronization
Start the Operating System
17. The Install the Operating System display appears.
Install
option . . . . . . 1 1=Take defaults (No other
Date:
Year . . . . . . XX 00-99
Month . . . . . XX 01-12
Day . . . . . . XX 01-31
Time:
Hour . . . . . . XX 00-23
Minute . . . . . XX 00-59
Second . . . . . XX 00-59
Install option: 1
Date (Use the current year, month, and day.)
Time (Use the current time, 24-hour clock.)
18. Status messages appear during the installation process. You do not need to respond to any of these
status displays. The following is an example of a status display. The display is blank for a time
between stage 4 and stage 5.
+----------------------------------------------------+
Stage 2 | 33% |
+----------------------------------------------------+
1 Creating needed profiles and libraries . . . . : X
>> 2 Restoring programs to library QSYS . . . . . . : 04548
3 Restoring language objects to library QSYS . . :
4 Updating program table . . . . . . . . . . . . :
5 Installing database files . . . . . . . . . . :
6 Installing base directory objects. . . . . . . :
19. Messages similar to the following might appear:
Display Messages
System: XXXX
Press Enter to continue.

System operator message queue QSYSOPR created again.
Console values lost.
Press Enter.
20. The Sign On display is shown.
Sign On
System. . . . : XXX
Subsystem . . : XXXXX
Display . . . : XXXXXXXX
User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . QSECOFR
Program/procedure . . . . . . . ________
Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
Current library . . . . . . . . ________
Type QSECOFR for the User prompt. Press Enter.


IPL Options
Start system to restricted state . . . . N Y=Yes, N=No
Set major system options. . . . . . . . . Y Y=Yes, N=No

Last power-down operation was ABNORMAL
Notes:
• Ignore the last power-down operation message on the IPL Options display.
• If you need to change system values, you can do so now. One example of a system value that you
might change is the value for the security level (QSECURITY) system value.
some objects that are restored during the installation of licensed programs in the following steps.
For more information on scanning and the system value settings, see the topic Scanning support in
the IBM i Information Center.
Type the following and press Enter.
System date (Use the current date.)
System time (Use the current time, 24-hour clock.)
System time zone (Verify that it is correct or press F4 to select a time zone.)
Start system to restricted state Y
Set major system options Y
22. The Set Major System Options display appears.
Set Major System Options
Enable automatic configuration . . . . . . Y Y=Yes, N=No

Device configuration naming . . . . . . . *NORMAL *NORMAL, *S36,
*DEVADR
Default special environment. . . . . . . . *NONE *NONE, *S36
Respond to the prompts on the Set Major System Options display.

• Enable automatic configuration
The value Y (Yes) automatically configures local devices. N (No) indicates no automatic
configuration.
• Device configuration naming
Specify *NORMAL to use a naming convention unique to the IBM i operating system. The value
*S36 uses a naming convention similar to System/36. Refer to the book, Local Device Configuration,
SC41-5121-00 , for information about device configuration naming and *DEVADR.
• Default special environment
The default value *NONE indicates no special environment. *S36 sets up the System/36
environment. Refer to the book, System/36 Environment Programming, SC41-4730 , for more
information about working in the System/36 environment.
Press Enter.
23. Several Display Messages displays could be shown. Press Enter for each message display to continue.
The following display is an example of a message that could be shown:
Display Messages
System: XXXX

System object QWCSCPF created again during IPL.
25. You see the Status display again.
+----------------------------------------------------+
Stage 6 | 58% |
+----------------------------------------------------+
26. The Sign On display appears on the console after the installation has completed.
Sign On
User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QSECOFR
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
Current library . . . . . . . . . . ________

User: QSECOFR

27. A message Your password has expired might appear. Press Enter. The Change Password
display appears. Change the password from QSECOFR to your own choice. First enter the old
password, QSECOFR. Then enter the new password of your choice. Enter the new password again
as verification.
28. Several Display Messages displays are shown. To continue, press Enter for each message display.
The following display is an example of a message that could be shown:
Display Messages
System: XXXX

Library QHLPSYS in SYSVAL QSYSLIBL not found.
29. The Work with Software Agreements display appears. Select to display the software agreements for
*MCHCOD (which includes Licensed Internal Code) and the IBM i operating system (5770SS1). Read
and accept these agreements. If the software agreements are declined, you are given the choice to
either power down the system or return and accept the agreements. Press Enter.
30. When the IBM i Main Menu appears on your console, you have completed the task of installing the
operating system.
To install additional licensed programs, continue with the tasks in “Using the Work with Licensed
Programs menu to install IBM licensed programs” on page 118.
Installing software on a new system (with IBM i installed)

Use these procedures if you already have the IBM i operating system on your new system and want to
install other licensed programs.
The following instructions assume that IBM i 7.4 Licensed Internal Code and the operating system are
installed, the primary language is correct, the console mode value is correct, and the system is powered
off.
If you are not sure whether the operating system is already installed, contact your authorized service
provider.
Before you begin to install software on a new system

Verify these points before you install licensed programs that are related to the IBM i operating system on
a new system.
If you have not already done so, complete the tasks in the IBM i Information Center topic “Preparing to
Note: If you have added a new disk unit to your system, you should load the operating system again
to use that disk unit. This will improve the performance of your system by distributing the operating
system across all of your disk units. Complete “Installing software on a new system or logical partition
(without IBM i installed)” on page 104 if you are adding disk units. If you are planning to use device
parity protection, auxiliary storage pools, or mirrored protection, refer to the topics under Recovering your
system in the IBM i Information Center before you begin.
If you plan to use logical partitions, read the Planning for logical partitions topic in the IBM Systems
Hardware Information Center. Additionally, refer to the Logical Partitioning website (www.ibm.com/
eserver/iseries/lpar).
If you perform these actions on a system with logical partitions, the instructions pertain only to that
partition.
Performing the initial program load (IPL)

To prepare the system for IBM i user operations, follow this procedure.
Note: If you already have the IBM i Main Menu on your console, go to “Using the Work with Licensed
Programs menu to install IBM licensed programs” on page 118 to install additional licensed programs.
1. Ensure that the system is powered off before you begin.
2. On your console, establish a connection to the system
3. If the installation device has separate on and off switches, verify that the switch is in the On position.
4. Set the IPL type to A and to set the mode to Manual.
5. Press the Enter button on the control panel.
6. Turn the system power on by pressing the power button.
7. After some time, the IPL or Install the System display appears.

System: XXXX
1. Perform an IPL

8. Status displays are shown on the console. You do not need to respond to any of these displays. The
following is an example of a status display:
IPL:
Type . . . . . . . . . : Attended
Authority Recovery
Journal Recovery
Database Recovery
Some of the IPL steps could take a long time.
9. Several messages might appear on the console. The following is an example of a message that might
appear:

Display Messages
System. . . . . : XXXX

System object xxxxx created again during IPL.
To continue, press Enter after each message that you receive.

10. The Sign On display appears.
Note: If you need to change the password for the QSECOFR user profile, record the new password
now. Store it in a safe location.
11. The IBM i IPL in Progress display appears.
12. If the Select Products to Work with PTFs display appears, press F3 (Exit).
IPL Options
Start system to restricted state . . . . Y Y=Yes, N=No

Notes:
• Ignore the last power-down operation message on the IPL Options display.
• If you need to change system values, you can do so now. One example of a system value that you
might change is the value for the security level (QSECURITY) system value.
some objects that are restored during the installation of licensed programs in the following steps.
For more information on scanning and the system value settings, see the topic Scanning support in
the IBM i Information Center.
System date (Use the current date.)
System time (Use the current time, 24-hour clock.)
System time zone (Verify that it is correct or press F4 to select a time zone.)
Start system to restricted state Y
Set major system options Y
15. The Set Major System Options display appears.
Set Major System Options
Enable automatic configuration . . . . . . Y Y=Yes, N=No

Device configuration naming . . . . . . . *NORMAL *NORMAL, *S36,
*DEVADR
Default special environment. . . . . . . . *NONE *NONE, *S36
Respond to the prompts on the Set Major System Options display.

• Enable automatic configuration
The value Y (Yes) automatically configures local devices. N (No) indicates no automatic
configuration.
• Device configuration naming
Specify *NORMAL to use a naming convention unique to the IBM i operating system. The value
*S36 uses a naming convention similar to System/36. Refer to the book, Local Device Configuration,
SC41-5121-00 , for information about device configuration naming and *DEVADR.
• Default special environment
The default value *NONE indicates no special environment. *S36 sets up the System/36
environment. Refer to the book, System/36 Environment Programming, SC41-4730 , for more
information about working in the System/36 environment.
Press Enter.
17. The Work with Software Agreements display appears. Select to display the software agreements for
*MCHCOD (which includes Licensed Internal Code) and the IBM i operating system (5770SS1). Read
and accept these agreements. If the software agreements are declined, you are given the choice to
either power down the system or return and accept the agreements.
18. Several blank displays and Display Messages displays appear. To continue, press Enter for each
message display. Do not respond to blank displays.
The following display is an example of a message that appears:
Display Messages
System. . . . . : XXXX

All jobs in system lost. Job and output queues cleared.
19. The IBM i Main Menu appears on your console.

To install additional licensed programs, continue with the tasks in “Using the Work with Licensed
Programs menu to install IBM licensed programs” on page 118.

Installing additional licensed programs
To install additional licensed programs or optional parts of licensed programs on your system or IBM
i logical partition, follow these procedures. (Separately ordered features are installed as a licensed
program.)
You can use these procedures to install most software products. However, if you received any other
special installation instructions with your order, make sure that you verify these instructions before you
install the software product.
Before you begin to install additional licensed programs

Use this information to add additional licensed programs either as part of an IBM i software release
upgrade or independently of one.
If you have not already done so, complete the tasks in “Preparing to install the IBM i release” on page 95.
If you install an additional licensed program independently of a software release upgrade, check the
following:
• Ensure that you have a recent copy of the cumulative PTF package. When you order the cumulative PTF
package, you also get the latest PTF HIPER Group CD-ROM and the Database Group CD-ROM.
• Use the preventive service planning (PSP) information to determine if any prerequisite PTFs will need to
be installed or if any special instructions are included for installing the licensed program.
The PTFs for licensed programs are on a separate media. Use the PTF Shipping Information Letter to
install the cumulative PTF package after adding additional licensed programs.
If you add additional licensed programs and you have a secondary language installed on your system,
you must install the secondary language after you install the licensed programs. Otherwise, the added
licensed program will not have secondary language support.
Note: Restricted state required. The system must be in a restricted state to install the following libraries
and options of the operating system.
• IBM i libraries QGPL and QUSRSYS
• IBM i option 1 - Extended Base Support
• IBM i option 3 - Extended Base Directory Support
• IBM i option 12 - Host Servers
Some licensed programs and libraries require a restricted state, while others only require a partially
restricted system. Other licensed programs might require special actions before saving, restoring,
or installing a new copy of the product. However, to avoid installation failures and to get the best
performance during your upgrade, put the system in a restricted state.
If you want to install other licensed programs while the system is not in a restricted state, you can skip
steps 3a through 3e of “Using the Work with Licensed Programs menu to install IBM licensed programs”
on page 118.
Do you plan to use or are you using logical partitions? Read the Planning for logical partitions topic in
Do you plan to use an image catalog (virtual media device) to install? Read the topic “Preparing to
upgrade or replace software using an image catalog” on page 34 to create a device, image catalog, and an
image catalog entry.
Using the Work with Licensed Programs menu to install IBM licensed
programs
If you have logical partitions, you must perform this procedure on each IBM i logical partition to which you
want to install the IBM licensed programs.
1. If you are not already signed on to the system as the security officer (QSECOFR user profile), do so
now.
Note: The IBM i Main Menu (or the menu you chose as your initial menu) appears on the console.
2. If you are installing from an image catalog (virtual media device), the setup instructions are in the
topic “Preparing to upgrade or replace software using an image catalog” on page 34.
If you are installing from optical media, insert the volume of the licensed program that you want to
install into the installation device. If this is a new installation, insert the first volume containing the
operating system. For more information about the optical media you received with your order, see
“Media labels and their contents” on page 188. Wait until the In Use indicator goes out before you
continue.
3. If you are installing from virtual optical storage using the Network File System, the setup instructions
are in the topic “Preparing to upgrade or replace software with virtual optical storage using the
Network File System” on page 40.
4. Do the following to put the system in a restricted state and filter the messages that appear.
a. Type CHGMSGQ QSYSOPR *BREAK SEV(60) and press Enter.
b. A message display could appear. Press Enter.
c. Type ENDSBS *ALL *IMMED and press Enter.
d. When the following message appears, press Enter to continue:
ENDSBS SBS(*ALL) command being processed
e. The message System ended to restricted condition appears. Press Enter to continue.
f. Type CHGMSGQ QSYSOPR SEV(95) and press Enter.
g. A message display could appear. Press Enter.

System: XXXX
Manual Install
1. Install all
Preparation
5. Prepare for install
Licensed Programs
10. Display installed licensed programs
11. Install licensed programs
12. Delete licensed programs
13. Save licensed programs
If you were referred here from step “4” on page 79, complete this step and then return to step “5” on
page 80. If you are following the tasks in this topic and want to accept software agreements for your
licensed programs individually, continue with step “7” on page 119.
If you have many licensed programs to install, accepting them together is faster than accepting them
individually through manual installation. If you want to preaccept your licensed program agreements
all at one time, select option 5 (Prepare for install).

a. Select the option to work with software agreements. If a licensed program that you want to
install does not appear on the Work with Software Agreements display, use F22 (Restore software
agreements). Otherwise, continue with the next step.
b. Type a 5 to display the software agreements for the licensed programs that you want to install
and press Enter. Press F14 to accept the software agreements and then return to the Work with
Licensed Programs display.
7. On the Work with Licensed Programs display, either type 1 (Install all) or type 11 (Install
licensed programs). Read the following note to help you decide.
Note: If you want to install all licensed programs that are on the distribution media, use Manual
Install option 1, Install all. This will save time for the installation. If you want most of the
licensed programs on the media, then Manual Install option 1 is also the preferred choice. You will
have to delete the extra unwanted licensed programs. The Manual Install display appears after
selecting Manual Install option 1.
Type the following on this display:
• Install option: 2 (2=all products)
• Installation device: OPT01
• Replace if current: N
• Nonaccepted agreement: 2 (2=Display software agreement)
In this example, OPT01 is used for the installation device. If you use a different naming convention,
type the name that you have assigned to the installation device.
For more information about using option 1, refer to “Manual installation Option 1. Install all” on page
198.
Press Enter. If you typed 1, continue with step “11” on page 121 of these instructions.
8. If you typed 11, the Install Licensed Programs display appears.
Page through the display to find the licensed programs you want. Type a 1 in the Option column next
to the licensed programs to be installed.
Install Licensed Programs

System: XXXX
1=Install
Licensed Product
Option Program Option Description
_ _______ _______
_ 5770SS1 Library QGPL
_ 5770SS1 Library QUSRSYS
_ 5770SS1 1 Extended Base Support
_ 5770SS1 2 Online Information
_ 5770SS1 3 Extended Base Directory Support
_ 5770SS1 5 System/36 Environment
_ 5770SS1 6 System/38 Environment
_ 5770SS1 7 Example Tools Library
_ 5770SS1 8 AFP Compatibility Fonts
_ 5770SS1 9 *PRV CL Compiler Support
_ 5770SS1 12 Host Servers
_ 5770SS1 13 System Openness Includes
More...
F3=Exit F11=Display status/release F12=Cancel F19=Display trademarks
Notes:
• The following items are preselected if you are installing licensed programs as part of a new system
installation.
– 5770-SS1 Library QGPL
– 5770-SS1 Library QUSRSYS
– 5770-SS1 option 1, Extended Base Support
– 5770-SS1 option 3, Extended Base Directory Support
– 5770-SS1 option 30, QSHELL
– 5770-SS1 option 33, Portable App Solutions Environment
– 5770-DG1, IBM HTTP Server for i
– 5770-JV1, IBM Developer Kit for Java™
– 5770-JV1 option 17, Java SE 8 64 bit
If you are adding additional (new) licensed programs or optional parts, these items would be
preselected only if they are in an error state.
• A licensed program you want to install might not be listed on the Install Licensed Programs display.
If a licensed program is not listed, it can be added to the list by entering information into the blank
fields at the top of the list. After you press Enter, this product then appears on the list with the other
products.
– Type 1 in the Option column.
– Type the product identifier in the Licensed Program column.
– Type the product option value in the Product Option column.
– Press Enter.
When you are typing the product option, the system accepts only the following three values: *BASE,
option number, or *ALL.
– A value of *BASE installs only the base product of the associated product identifier.
– The product option number installs only the particular option of the associated product identifier.
To be able to install options, you must install the base product (*BASE).
– A value of *ALL installs the base product and all options of the associated product identifier that
are found on the media.
Keep in mind that licensed programs that you add will appear on the list with only the product
identifier and will not give a descriptive name of the product. Also, you should check the
documentation that came with the product to see whether there are any special instructions.
If you get a message that the product already appears in the list, scroll down to the product. Make
sure that there is a 1 in the Option column. Make sure that it is selected for installation.
Press Enter.
9. The Confirm Install of Licensed Programs display appears on the console.
Press Enter to confirm your choices.
10. The Install Options display appears.
Install Options
System: XXXX
Installation device . . . OPT01 Name
Objects to install . . . . 1 1=Programs and language objects

2=Programs
3=Language objects
Nonaccepted agreement. . . 2 1=Do not install licensed program

Automatic IPL . . . . . . N Y=Yes

N=No

• Installation device: OPT01 (In this example, OPT01 is used for the installation device. If you use a
different naming convention, type the name that you have assigned to the installation device.)
• Objects to install: 1
• Nonaccepted agreement: 2
11. One or both of the following displays show the status of the licensed programs and language objects
as they are being installed on the system. You do not need to respond to these status displays.

System: XXXX

System: XXXX
Licensed programs processed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : X of XXX
Licensed
5770SS1 12 Host Servers 2924
Note: This display shows which licensed programs and optional parts of licensed programs are being
installed. After the *PGM objects and *LNG objects for each licensed program or optional part have
been installed, the licensed program identifier disappears from the display and the number in the
licensed programs processed field changes to show how many are processed.
12. You might see the Display Messages display. If you have another media volume that contains licensed
programs to load, you can load it at this time. If you are installing from optical media, wait for the In
Use indicator to go out before responding to the message.
Display Messages
System: XXXX

Reply . . . . G
press Enter.
13. If a licensed program requires acceptance of a software agreement, the Software Agreements display
appears. Do either of the following:
• Press F14 to accept the agreement and allow the licensed program to continue installing.
• Press F16 to decline the agreement and end the installation of that licensed program.
14. The Work with Licensed Programs display appears on your console when the installation process
is completed. One of the following messages appears on the bottom of the Work with Licensed
Programs display.
Work with licensed programs function not complete. Go to the topic Chapter 15,
“Troubleshooting software installation problems,” on page 145 to determine the problem.
Work with licensed programs function has completed. Continue with the next step.
15. Verify the installed status values of your licensed programs and check for compatibility. It is
important to make sure all of your licensed programs are compatible with the operating system.
Use LICPGM menu option 10 (Display licensed programs) to see the release and installed status
values of the installed licensed programs. If the installed status value of a licensed program is
*COMPATIBLE, it is ready for use. If the installed status value of a licensed program is *BACKLEVEL,
the licensed program is installed, but its version, release, and modification is not compatible with the
currently installed level of the operating system. Check the topic, “Licensed program releases and
sizes” on page 167, to verify the current version, release, and modification of the licensed program.
“Installed status values” on page 196 lists the possible installed status value descriptions.
1. Do you have more licensed programs or optional parts to install, but they did not appear in the list
displayed in step “8” on page 119 (or could not be added to the list)?
• No. Go to the next step (step “2” on page 122).
• Yes. Go to “Using the Restore Licensed Programs command to install IBM or non-IBM licensed
programs” on page 122 to install these licensed programs or optional parts.
• No. Go to the next step (step “3” on page 122).
3. You must complete the installation process before you put your system into operation. Go to
“Checklist: Completing the IBM i installation ” on page 127 and complete the instructions.
Using the Restore Licensed Programs command to install IBM or non-IBM

licensed programs
To use the IBM i Restore Licensed Programs (RSTLICPGM) command to install licensed programs on a
system, follow these procedures.
You might be instructed to use the RSTLICPGM command to install non-IBM licensed programs. All
IBM-supplied licensed programs, including Programming Request for Price Quotations (PRPQs), licensed
program offerings (LPOs), and single-set licensed programs, should have been installed already by using
the LICPGM menu options 1 or 11, or during automatic installation.
Note: If you do not have non-IBM licensed programs, you can skip this task. If you need to install a
secondary language, go to “Installing a secondary language” on page 123 and complete the instructions.
Otherwise, you must complete the installation process and then go to “Checklist: Completing the IBM i
installation ” on page 127 and complete the instructions.
1. You might have received special installation instructions with these products. If you did, you should
use those instructions.
2. Load the media containing the licensed program or optional part in the installation device.
3. If you have non-IBM software agreements to accept, you can either accept all your licensed program
agreements at one time, such as when you install products in a batch process, or you can accept
them individually later. To accept all your software agreements now, type GO LICPGM. Select option 5
(Prepare for install).
a. Select the option to work with software agreements. On the Work with Software Agreements
display, use F22 (Restore software agreements).
b. Type a 5 to display the software agreements for the licensed programs that you want to install
and press Enter. Press F14 to accept the software agreements and then return to the Work with
Licensed Programs display.
4. In the following steps, OPT01 is used for the installation device. If you are using a different naming
convention, use the name you have assigned to the installation device.
To install a new licensed program, type the command:

RSTLICPGM LICPGM(xxxxxxx) DEV(OPT01) OPTION(*BASE)
where xxxxxxx is the product identifier for the licensed program you are installing.
Press Enter. You might see an online software agreement. If you accept the software agreement, you
can continue to install and use the program.
5. To install a new optional part, type the command:
RSTLICPGM LICPGM(xxxxxxx) DEV(OPT01) OPTION(n)
where xxxxxxx is the product identifier for the licensed program you are installing and n is the option
number.
Press Enter. You might see an online software agreement. If you accept the software agreement, you
can continue to install and use the option.
6. Repeat steps “4” on page 122 and “5” on page 123 until you have installed all of the new licensed
programs and optional parts that could not be installed in “Using the Work with Licensed Programs
menu to install IBM licensed programs” on page 118.
1. Do you need to install other licensed programs such as WebSphere®?
• Yes. Go to the IBM i Information Center e-business and Web serving category.
Installing a secondary language

Follow these instructions to install a new IBM i secondary language on a system or logical partition.
Before you begin to install a secondary language

Verify the following tasks before you install a secondary language for the IBM i operating system.
Complete the tasks in the IBM i Information Center topic: “Preparing to install the IBM i release” on page
95. Pay particular attention to the “Globalization and IBM i software installation” on page 17 topic for
more information about installing and using secondary languages.
Installing secondary languages for IBM licensed programs

Follow these steps to install an IBM i secondary language for IBM licensed programs.
1. You must sign on to the system as QSECOFR. If you are not, sign off and then sign on again using
QSECOFR.
2. Write down the national language version identifier of the secondary language media. You will need
this in step “8” on page 124. ________
To find the appropriate feature code for your language, refer to “Feature codes for language version”
on page 194.
3. Load the secondary language media volume in the installation device.
4. Type the following command on any IBM i control language (CL) command line and press Enter:
CHGMSGQ QSYSOPR *BREAK SEV(95)
5. A message display could appear. Press F3 (Exit).

Note: Ignore the messages that are shown.
6. Type GO LICPGM on any CL command line and press Enter:
7. The Work with Licensed Programs menu appears. Use the page down or rollup key to see the second

System: XXXX
Secondary Languages
20. Display installed secondary languages
21. Install secondary languages
22. Delete secondary languages

8. The Install Secondary Languages display appears.
Install Secondary Languages

System: XXXX
Primary language . . . . . . : 2924
Description . . . . . . . . : English

1=Install
Installed
Option Language Description Library Release
_ 2902 Estonian QSYS2902
_ 2903 Lithuanian QSYS2903
_ 2904 Latvian QSYS2904
_ 2905 Vietnamese QSYS2905
_ 2906 Lao QSYS2906
_ 2909 Belgian English QSYS2909
1 2911 Slovenian QSYS2911
_ 2912 Croatian QSYS2912
Use the Page Down key until you see the language that you want to install. Type 1 in the option
column next to the language you want to install. You can install only one language at a time. Press
Enter.
9. After the language feature is entered, the Confirm Install of Secondary Languages display is shown.
Confirm Install of Secondary Languages

System: XXX
Press Enter to confirm your choices for 1=Install.
Press F12 to return to change your choices.
Installed
Option Language Description Library Release
1 2911 Slovenian QSYS2911
Press Enter.
10. The Install Option for Secondary Languages appears.

Install Option for Secondary Languages
System: XXX

Replace if Current . . . . N Y=Yes
N=No
Installation device: OPT01 (See note.)

Replace if Current: N
Note: OPT01 is used for the installation device in this example. If you are using a different naming
convention, type the name you have assigned to the installation device.
One or both of the following displays show the status of the language objects as they are installed on
the system.

System: XXXX

System: XXXX
Licensed
5770WDS *BASE Rational Development Studio 2911
11. If you see the following message, load the next volume of the secondary language media and
continue the installation.
Note: Be certain that the label on the next volume is for the same secondary language.
Display Messages
System: XXXX

Reply . . . . G
press Enter.
12. The Work with Licensed Programs display appears on your console when the installation process
is completed. One of the following messages appears on the bottom of the Work with Licensed
Programs display.
Work with licensed programs function not complete. Go to the topic Chapter 15,
Work with licensed programs function has completed. Continue with the next step.
Note: Some licensed program options do not have language objects or are not supported for secondary
languages. For example, options 6, 7, and 9 of the operating system are not supported. Option 8 of the
operating system does not have any language objects. You can use LICPGM menu option 20 to see the
products that have secondary languages installed.
1. Do you have more secondary languages to install?
• Yes. Go back to step “2” on page 123 at the beginning of this topic.
2. Do you need to install secondary languages for licensed programs that are not shown in the list using
option 11 of the Work with Licensed Programs menu?
• Yes. Go to “Installing secondary languages for non-IBM licensed programs” on page 126 to install
secondary languages for these licensed programs.
Installing secondary languages for non-IBM licensed programs

To install a secondary language for non-IBM licensed programs, follow these steps.
You might be instructed to use the IBM i Restore Licensed Program (RSTLICPGM) command to install
secondary languages for non-IBM licensed programs. All IBM-supplied licensed programs, including
Programming Request for Price Quotations (PRPQs), licensed program offerings (LPOs), and single-set
licensed programs, should have had secondary languages installed already by using the LICPGM menu
option 21.
Note: If you do not have non-IBM licensed programs, you can skip this task. However, you must complete
the installation process. Go to “Checklist: Completing the IBM i installation ” on page 127 and complete
the instructions.
1. You might have received special installation instructions with independently shipped licensed
programs (those that are not on the same media as the software release). If you did, you should
use those instructions.
2. Load the media volume containing the secondary language that you want to install.
In the following steps, OPT01 is used for the installation device. If you are using a different naming
convention, use the name you have assigned to the installation device.
3. To install a secondary language for a licensed program, type this command and press Enter:
RSTLICPGM LICPGM(xxxxxxx) DEV(OPT01)

OPTION(*BASE) RSTOBJ(*LNG) LNG(29xx)
where xxxxxxx is the product identifier for the licensed program and 29xx is the national language
version feature code.
4. To install secondary language for an optional part of a licensed program, type this command and press
Enter:
RSTLICPGM LICPGM(xxxxxxx) DEV(OPT01)

OPTION(n) RSTOBJ(*LNG) LNG(29xx)
where xxxxxxx is the product identifier for the licensed program, n is the option number, and 29xx is
the national language version feature code.
5. Repeat steps “3” on page 126 and “4” on page 126 until you have installed all of the secondary
languages for the licensed programs and optional parts that were independently installed.

You must complete the installation process before you put your system into operation. Go to “Checklist:
Completing the IBM i installation ” on page 127 and complete the instructions.
Checklist: Completing the IBM i installation

Use this checklist to complete the IBM i installation processes.
1. If you still have default passwords for your service tools user IDs, change them now.
For information about service tools user IDs, see Change service tools user IDs and passwords in the
2. Remove the media volume when the installation is complete. If your media is tape, wait for the tape
to rewind completely.
3. If you have any IBM or non-IBM products with special installation instructions, install these products
now.
Check the product's documentation, and follow any special instructions.
4. Install the most current cumulative PTF package and PTF groups that you have ordered. (This
package should have been ordered a week or two before your installation.)
Use the instructions in the PTF Shipping Information Letter.
For more information about PTF groups, refer to “Ensuring you have the latest information” on page
96. To apply PTF groups, refer to the cover letter and instructions for the program temporary fix
(PTF). For general information about applying PTFs, go to Install fixes in the IBM i Information Center.
Then return here and continue with the next step.
Note: If you do not install the cumulative PTF package now, you need to perform an IPL and let the
Initialize System (INZSYS) process complete. Before you do, set the IPL type to B (or the IPL type you
use for everyday operation) and then set the mode selection to Normal. “Initialize System (INZSYS)
recovery” on page 160 has more information about INZSYS.
Hardware Management Console, you might be required to perform a server IPL.
A server IPL is an IPL whereby all logical partitions on the system are shut down at the same time.
This allows, for example, a new level of the server firmware to be activated on the system.
You might be required to perform a server IPL after you apply or remove a server firmware PTF on the
service partition.
Yes.
• To find out if your system is operating as a service partition, type DSPMWSTS on the CL command
set to Yes.
6. Look for messages in the install history log that indicate the status of the Initialize System (INZSYS)
process:
a) Type GO LICPGM and press Enter.
b) Type 50 (Display log) on the Work with Licensed Programs display, and press Enter.
c) The Display Install History display appears. Press Enter.
The Display History Log Contents display appears. If you do not see either of the following messages
on the display, wait a few minutes and select option 50 again. Find the message Initialize
System (INZSYS) started. After this message appears, wait for a period of time and look
for the Initialize System (INZSYS) processing completed successfully message
(CPC37A9). If you do not see message CPC37A9 on the display, go to “Initialize System (INZSYS)
recovery” on page 160 to determine the problem.
7. If you used an image catalog to perform your installation, you might want to remove all installation

9. Install software license keys for your operating system and keyed products.
Use the Work with License Information (WRKLICINF) command to display the installed keyed
products to add license key data. For specific instructions, go to Add license key information in the
After updating the license key information, return here and continue with the next step.
10. After you complete the installation process and before you make the system available to all users, set
the usage limit for the software-license managed products.
These products are listed on the Proof of Entitlement (POE), invoice, or other documents that you
have received with your software order. For products that have a usage limit, you set the usage limit
with the Work with License Information (WRKLICINF) command.
c. Move the cursor to the line that contains the product name whose usage limit is to be updated.
11. If you have not already verified the compatibility of your licensed programs with the operating
system, do this now.
Use LICPGM menu option 10, Display installed licensed programs. If *COMPATIBLE is not listed
next to a licensed program, then go to “Installed status values” on page 196 and determine how to
proceed.
12. If you changed any other system value such as for example security level (QSECURITY) during your
installation, change it back now.
objects that are restored before you installed your licensed programs, remove the *NOPOSTRST
specification from this system value.
14. Some of the tasks in this topic require that you change the QSYSOPR severity code filter to 95.

If you do not want to continue with this level or you want to change the delivery notification,
type CHGMSGQ QSYSOPR DLVRY(xx) SEV(yy) where xx indicates the delivery notification and yy
indicates the severity code that you want to use. The system defaults are DLVRY(*HOLD) SEV(0).
15. Save your system using your normal save procedures.
Refer to the instructions in the Backing up your system topic in the IBM i Information Center. Make
sure that the Initialize System (INZSYS) process is complete before you save your system.
16. If you have installed IBM i Access Family products, you might have other tasks that you need to
complete.
You can find further information about IBM i Access Family products at IBM i Access website
(http://www.ibm.com/systems/i/software/access).
17. You might have installed licensed programs that require additional installation steps on PCs, or you
might have programs that install on PCs through an IBM i Access Family function.
If you have products such as this, complete your PC installation by using the instructions for the
product.
18. If you have a IBM i integration with BladeCenter and System x that you stopped before you began the
installation process, restart it now.
a) Type GO NWSADM on the CL command line. The Network Server Administration display appears.
b) Select option 2, Start a network server.
19. If you installed 5770-TC1, TCP/IP Utilities, go to the topic TCP/IP setup in the IBM i Information
Center for advanced configuration and setup information.
21. If you have duplicated any IBM-supplied objects, you might want to make new duplicates after you
install the release.
This allows you to take advantage of functions added in the new release. Examples of objects that
you might duplicate include the following:
• Commands
You have completed your installation.
Chapter 13. Changing the primary language of your
system or logical partition
Use this procedure to install a primary language from either a secondary language media set or a primary
language media set.
Follow the directions closely because you use different options based on the type of media.
Note:
• If you have logical partitions, you must perform these instructions for each partition to which you
change the primary language.
• These procedures support the use of optical image catalogs with primary language media. Use of optical
image catalogs with secondary language media is NOT supported by these procedures.
Before you begin to change the primary language

Consider this information before you change the primary language on your system or IBM i logical
partition.
Before you begin to change the primary language, read the topic, “Globalization and IBM i software
installation” on page 17.
Obtain either of the following media:
• A complete set of the primary language media, which includes the Licensed Internal Code media
and the IBM i (5770-SS1) media. Use either the steps in this topic collection (“Changing the primary
language” on page 131) or, if you want to change your primary language as part of a release upgrade,
then refer to Chapter 7, “Upgrading or replacing software using automatic installation,” on page 57 or
Chapter 8, “Upgrading or replacing software using manual installation,” on page 65.
• Secondary language media.You need to ensure that the media contains the secondary language. Follow
the instructions for using secondary language media in “Changing the primary language” on page 131.
The release and modification of your system must be the same as the release and modification of your
secondary language media.
If you have not already done so, complete the tasks in “Preparing to install the IBM i release” on page 95.
Changing the primary language

Follow these steps to change the primary language on the system or IBM i logical partition.
Attention:
• You cannot change your primary language to a language you currently have installed as a secondary
language on your system. You must delete the secondary language first before you can change it to your
primary language. Go to “Option 22. Delete secondary languages” on page 203 for more information
about deleting secondary languages.
• If the primary language and the service tools language do not match, you might need to go to dedicated
service tools (DST) and reinstall the correct service tools language. For instructions, see Changing the
service tools language on your system or logical partition in the IBM i Information Center.
If you have secondary logical partitions, you must perform these instructions for each partition to which
you change the primary language.
Are you using an image catalog?
If you are using an image catalog (virtual media device) to upgrade, perform this step at least a day before
you do the actual installation. Refer to “Preparing an optical image catalog to install software” on page 35

for information on how to set up your image catalog and virtual optical device in preparation of installing a
primary language.
The media added to your image catalog needs to be arranged in the following order. You might not have all
of these media. Verify that your media contains the correct primary language.
• Licensed Internal Code for IBM i.
• IBM i operating system, IBM supplied libraries QGPL and QUSRSYS, and all IBM i no-charge options.
• No-charge licensed programs and keyed products.
• Single licensed programs.
To verify that the image catalog entries are sorted in the correct sequence and to validate that all of your
status. Use the panel option to arrange the catalog entries in the order described. When the catalog
entries are in the correct order, use F7 to prompt for the VFYIMGCLG command. Enter *LNG for the TYPE
field and *YES for the SORT field to prepare the catalog for installing a primary language. An alternative
method for preparing the catalog would be to run the following command after the catalog entries are in
the correct order:
VFYIMGCLG IMGCLG(catalog-name) TYPE(*LNG) SORT(*YES)
Attention: If the primary language and the service tools language do not match, you might need to go to
dedicated service tools (DST) and reinstall the correct service tools language. You can install the service
tools language now or wait until the primary language is installed in step 12. Use the WRKIMGCLGE
command to ensure media Licensed Internal Code for IBM i (media labeled as I_BASE_01) is mounted
in the virtual optical device. For instructions, see Changing the service tools language on your system or
logical partition.
Steps for changing the primary language

1. Begin at the IBM i Main Menu (or the menu you chose as your initial menu).
Load the first volume of the media that contains the Licensed Internal Code. Have the operating
system (5770-SS1) media available. Remove other media from devices that are not involved in these
procedures.
Note: Do not load your secondary language media at this time.
2. Use the control panel to switch the mode to Manual.
3. Type PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) and press Enter.
Note: The default value for the Power Down System (PWRDWNSYS) command is to display
a confirmation. The default can be changed by specifying *NO for the CONFIRM parameter:
CONFIRM(*NO).
4. Wait for the IPL or Install the System panel to appear on your console.

System: XXXX
1. Perform an IPL

Type 2 (Install the operating system) and press Enter.

System: XXXX
1. Tape
2. Optical
5. Network device
Type 2 (Optical) and press Enter.

Note: If you are using an image catalog, you would select option 3 (Virtual device - preselected image
catalog) instead of option 2.
5. The Confirm Install of the Operating System display is shown on your console. Press Enter.
6. The Select a Language Group panel shows the primary language currently installed on the system.
Change the primary language of your system by specifying the language feature code of the
secondary language media on this display.
For example, assume the primary language is English (2924) and you are using secondary language
media to change it to Portuguese (2922). This display would appear showing 2924. You would type
2922.

System: XXXX
Type the numbers of the feature code for the language you want and press Enter.
7. After the language feature code is entered, either the Confirm Language Feature Selection display or
the Confirm Service Tools Language display appears on your console.
Changing the service tools language and the primary language.
Confirm Service Tools Language
Language feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 2922
The IBM Licensed Internal Code (I.BASE.01) V7R3M0

media is required.
Press Enter to confirm your choice to install the service

tools language.
Press F5 to bypass installing the service tools language

and continue installing the operating system.
Press F12 to return to change your choice.
Chapter 13. Changing the primary language of your system or logical partition 133
Confirm Language Feature Selection display when changing the primary language.
Confirm Language Feature Selection

System: SYSTEM1

Installing the system will continue.
Press F12 to return to change your choice for
language feature.
F3=Exit F12=Cancel
Press Enter.
8. Some status displays appear on the console. You do not need to respond to any of these status
displays. The following is an example of a status display:
IPL:
Type . . . . . . . . . : Attended
Authority Recovery
Journal Recovery
Database Recovery
Some of the IPL steps could take a long time.
9. You see the following display.
Message
Message ID . . . . . . : CPA2055 Type . . . . . . . : Inquiry

From program . . . . . : ITLOADFO Severity . . . . . : 99
Message . . . . . : The next volume in the sequence is needed to

continue the installation process.
Cause . . . . . . : The end of the volume has been reached.
Recovery . . . . : Load the next volume on the installation device.
Load the first volume of the IBM supplied installation media that contains the operating system.
10. The Install the Operating System display appears when the IPL is complete.

Install
option . . . . . 2 1=Take defaults (No other
Date:
Year . . . . . . __ 00-99
Month . . . . . __ 01-12
Day . . . . . . __ 01-31
Time:
Hour . . . . . . __ 00-23
Minute . . . . . __ 00-59
Second . . . . . __ 00-59

Install option: 2
Date (Use the current year, month, and day.)
Time (Use the current time, 24-hour clock.)
11. The Installation Status display appears. You do not need to respond to this display.
12. The Specify Install Options display appears.
Specify Install Options
Restore option . . . . . 4 1=Restore programs and language objects

from the current media set
2=Do not restore programs or
language objects
3=Restore only language objects
from current media set
4=Restore only language objects
from a different media set using the
current install device.
Job and output

queues option . . . . 2 1=Clear, 2=Keep
Distribute IBM i on
available disk units . . . 2 1=Yes, 2=No
a. Type either of the following for the restore option:

i) 3 (Restore only language objects from current media set) if you are installing from the primary
language media.
ii) 4 (Restore only language objects from a different media set using the current install device) if
you are installing from the secondary language media.
b. Type 2 for the Job and output queues option and press Enter.
13. Based on the type of media you are using, perform either of the following steps:
• If you are using secondary language media, the Installation Status display appears. You do not
need to respond to this display. When the following message appears, load the volume that
contains secondary language media.
Message
Message ID . . . . . . : CPA2057 Type . . . . . . : Inquiry

From program . . . . . : XXXXXXX Severity . . . . : 99
Language ID . . . . . . : 2922
Message . . . . . . : The installation media containing language objects

for the system language is needed to continue the installation
process.
Recovery . . . . . : Load the installation media containing language objects

for the specified language.

The system searches through the media and loads the necessary language information. The
Installation Status display appears, indicating that the language is being changed (in stage 3).
The installation continues through the remaining stages. This display does not require a response.
• If you are using primary language media, insert the correct media when you are prompted.
14. After the base part of the operating system is changed to the new primary language, the Sign On
display appears on your console. Continue with the steps to change the language objects for the
licensed programs in “Installing the licensed programs after changing the primary language” on page
136.
Installing the licensed programs after changing the primary

language
Follow these steps to install the licensed programs after you have changed the IBM i primary language.
If you have secondary logical partitions, you must perform this procedure on each partition to which you
want to install the licensed programs.
1. Begin at the Sign On display.
Sign On
System. . . . : XXX
Subsystem . . : XXXXX
Display . . . : XXXXXXXX
User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . QSECOFR
Password. . . . . . . . . . . .
Program/procedure . . . . . . . ________
Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ________
Current library . . . . . . . . ________
Type QSECOFR for the User prompt, and type your password, if required. Press Enter.
2. Several display messages appear. To continue, press Enter on each display. The following is an
example of a message that might appear:

Display Messages
System: XXXX

Press enter to continue.

System object QWCSCPF created again during IPL.
IPL Options
Start system to restricted state . . . . Y Y=Yes, N=No

Note: Ignore the last power-down operation message on the IPL Options display.
• System date (Use the current date.)
• System time (Use the current time, 24-hour clock.)
• System time zone (Verify that it is correct or press F4 to select a time zone.)
• Start system to restricted state Y
• Set major system options N
5. The IBM i Main Menu (or the menu you chose as your initial menu) appears on your console.
Type CHGMSGQ QSYSOPR *BREAK SEV(95) and press Enter.
6. A message display could appear. Press Enter.
7. The IBM i Main Menu (or the menu you chose as your initial menu) appears again.
System: XXXX
Manual Install
1. Install all
Preparation
5. Prepare for install
Licensed Programs
10. Display installed licensed programs
11. Install licensed programs
12. Delete licensed programs
13. Save licensed programs
If you are using primary language media, type 11, press Enter, and go to step “9” on page 138.
If you are using secondary language media, type 1, press Enter and go to step “12” on page 138.
9. The Install Licensed Programs display appears. Type 1 in the option column next to the IBM products
and options that have *NOPRIMARY as the installed status value and which exist on the media you
will use for the installation. Press Enter.
10. The Confirm Install of Licensed Programs display appears. Press Enter to confirm your choices or
press F12 to return to the Install Licensed Programs display and change your choices.
11. The Install Options display appears.
Install Options
System: XXXX
Objects to install . . . . 3 1=Programs and language objects

2=Programs
3=Language objects
Nonaccepted agreement. . . 2 1=Do not install licensed program

Automatic IPL . . . . . . N Y=Yes

N=No

• Installation device: OPT01 (In this example, OPT01 is used for the installation device. If you use a
different naming convention, type the name that you have assigned to the installation device.)
• Objects to install: 3
Press Enter and go to step“13” on page 139.
12. The Manual Install display appears.

Manual Install
System: XXXX
Install option . . . 1 1=Installed products

2=All products
3=New products
Installation device OPT01 Name
Replace if current N Y=Yes

N=No
Nonaccepted agreement 2 1=Do not install licensed program

Automatic IPL . . . N Y=Yes

N=No

• Install option: 1
• Installation device: OPT01
• Replace if current: N
13. One or both of the following displays show the status of the licensed programs and language objects
as they are being installed on the system. You do not need to respond to these status displays.

System: XXXX
System: XXXX
Licensed programs processed . . . . . . . . . . : X
Licensed
5770SS1 IBM i - Library QUSRSYS 2922
14. If you see the following message, load the next volume of the language media and continue the
installation Be certain that the next volume is for the same language.
Display Messages
System: XXXX

Reply . . . . G
press Enter.
15. The Work with Licensed Programs display appears on your console when the language objects for
all of the licensed programs are installed. One of the following messages appears on the Work with
Licensed Programs display:
Work with licensed programs function has completed. Press F3 (Exit) to return to the
IBM i Main Menu.
Work with licensed programs function not complete. Go to Chapter 15,
To complete your installation, go to “Checklist: Completing the IBM i installation ” on page 127 and follow
the instructions there.

Chapter 14. Deleting software related to the IBM i
operating system
Use this information to help you determine if you need to delete an unwanted part of a licensed program.
These requirements are not always apparent. You can also use the procedures in this topic to delete the
parts of licensed programs you no longer need.
Determining what unused parts of products to delete

You might be able to delete some optional parts of IBM i licensed programs to give you more storage.
Depending on your business needs, you might be able to delete some of the optional parts of the licensed
programs that are shown in Table 3 on page 141. (Table 3 on page 141 shows IBM i 7.4 product
identifiers, but the information in the table applies to deleting unwanted parts either before or after
installing the new release of software.) For example, you can delete the licensed programs for any IBM i
Access Family clients that you do not use. Deleting unwanted licensed programs or optional parts will give
you more storage for your business needs.
Before you delete anything, read the following:
• If you do not have the original or a current copy of IBM i software distribution media, make sure that you
first save the affected licensed program. Type GO LICPGM on the IBM i control language (CL) command
line and select option 13 (Save licensed programs). You will need extra tapes for this save operation.
To save these licensed programs to tape can take several hours. At a later time, if you need any of the
licensed programs or deleted optional parts, you can install them from these tapes. To install them, use
GO LICPGM and select option 11 (Install licensed programs).
• System backup tapes come with some systems. These backup tapes are not the same as software
distribution media. While you can use software distribution media to reinstall individual licensed
programs or optional parts, you cannot use system backup tapes. If you cannot locate or your system
did not come with the original installation media, you must save the licensed programs and optional
parts before you delete them. You will need the saved copy, if you need to restore the licensed
programs or optional parts at a future time.
Use the information in “Installation notes about the IBM i release” on page 187 and Table 3 on page 141
to help you determine which programs or optional parts you might want to delete.
Table 3. Deleting unwanted licensed programs and optional parts after the installation is complete
Licensed program or optionally
installable product part Product option Deletion information
5770-SS1 IBM i You cannot delete the entire operating
system. You can delete optional parts, but
you cannot delete IBM i option 1 or option 3.
Extended Base Support 1 You cannot delete the entire operating
Online Information (Online help 2 If you delete this optional part, you must first
information) remove QHLPSYS from the system library
list. Refer to “Considerations for deleting
licensed programs” on page 142 for more
information.

Table 3. Deleting unwanted licensed programs and optional parts after the installation is complete
(continued)
Licensed program or optionally
installable product part Product option Deletion information
Extended Base Directory Support 3 You cannot delete the entire operating
System/36 Environment and 5 and 6 Delete this optional part if you are running
System/38 Environment only IBM i applications.
Example Tools Library 7 This optional part is needed only by software
developers.
AFP Compatibility Fonts 8 Do not delete this optional part if you are
using the Print Services Facility
*PRV CL Compiler Support 9 Delete this part if you do not need to compile
CL programs for a previous release.
Host Servers 12 IBM recommends that you do not delete this
part. Do not delete if you are using IBM i
Access Family products.
System Openness Includes 13 This optional part is needed only by software
developers.
GDDM 14 You can delete this if you are not using it.
IBM i optional parts 21, 22, 31, 34, 35, 21 - 48 You can delete these if you are not using
43, 44, 45, 47, and 48. them.
IBM i optional part 30 (Qshell) 30 This option should not be deleted as it is
sometimes used by other licensed programs.
IBM i optional part 33 (Portable App 33 This option should not be deleted as it is
Solutions Environment) sometimes used by other licensed programs.
International Components for Unicode 39 This optional part is needed if you use
Unicode applications.
Considerations for deleting licensed programs

Review these notes to determine unique situations that can occur when deleting some licensed programs
that are related to the IBM i operating system.
Do not attempt to use the Delete Library (DLTLIB) command to remove a licensed program or optional
part of a licensed program from the system. Some licensed programs copy objects into other libraries; the
DLTLIB command will not delete the duplicated objects. Using the DLTLIB command to delete a licensed
program or optional part could leave the licensed program in a partially installed condition.
If you are unable to delete a licensed program, it might be because the library for the licensed program
exists in one of the library lists. Do the following:
1. Use the WRKSYSVAL command to check both the system library and the user library lists.
2. When the Work with System Values display appears, type a 5 next to the QSYSLIBL and QUSRLIBL
system values to display the associated libraries.
3. If the library for the licensed program is listed on this display, press Enter to return to the Work with
System Values display.
4. Type a 2 to change the system value.

5. When the Change System Value display appears, use the spacebar to remove that licensed program
library from the library list.
You will be able to delete your licensed program after your next IPL.
Deleting licensed programs

Follow these instructions to delete a licensed program that is related to the IBM i operating system.
1. Type GO LICPGM and press Enter. The Work with Licensed Programs menu appears.
2. Select option 12 (Delete licensed programs). The Delete Licensed Programs display appears.
3. Type 4 (Delete) in the Option column in front of each licensed program that you want to delete. Page
down to display additional licensed programs.
4. Press Enter. You are shown the Confirm Delete of Licensed Programs display.
5. Press Enter if your selections are correct. Press F12 to make corrections.
6. You receive confirmation messages from the system when the licensed programs are deleted.
7. Press F12 to return to the Work with Licensed Programs menu.
If you have difficulty deleting a licensed program following these steps, type ENDSBS *IMMED and press
Enter. Then proceed with step “1” on page 143 again.
Chapter 14. Deleting software related to the IBM i operating system 143
Chapter 15. Troubleshooting software installation
problems
This information describes common problem scenarios, recovery methods, and ways to get help if you
encounter a problem during IBM i software installation.
Error messages and reference codes (also known as system reference codes or SRCs) let you know that
an error occurred during the installation process. Use the error messages or reference codes to determine
which part of the process failed.
Where to begin recovery

When you determine that you have an IBM i software installation error, first you need to determine what
your first step to recovery should be.
Type of installation failure

When failure occurred What to do
Saving the system before If a problem occurs while you are saving the system, review your job
installation log to determine what caused the failure. Correct the error and complete
your system save procedure. Do not continue to replace the new release
until you have a complete backup copy of your system. If you cannot
complete installing the new release, you will need this backup copy to
restore the system to the previous release.
Installing new release or Use the next table on this page to direct you to the recovery information
licensed program that you need to find the problem, determine what caused it, correct the
problem, and then complete installing this release.
Power failure during an If you have a power failure anytime during the installation process, go to
installation process the next table on this page to determine where to start the installation
again. You should be able to start with the task where you were when
the failure occurred. For example, if you had completed installing the
operating system when the power failed, and are now installing licensed
programs, start with the task to install licensed programs. If you are
using the automatic process, start at the beginning. The system can
determine which tasks have not been completed and will resume at the
appropriate task.
If the installation process fails and you cannot continue the current installation, refer to Recovering your
system in the IBM i Information Center and your system's backup copy to restore the previous release.
In the farthest left column of the following table, locate the installation section you were using when the
failure occurred. In the second column, locate which task you were performing in that section. Locate the
first task that failed during your installation and then use the information in the last column to determine
your recovery starting point.
Where to start recovery

Installation procedure in use Task number in use at time of Where to start
failure
Using image catalogs to install “Image catalog recovery” on
page 146
Using Operations Console during “Operations Console recovery”
installation on page 147

Where to start recovery
Installation procedure in use Task number in use at time of Where to start
failure
Replacing a release using Task 1. Using automatic “Starting point for automatic
automatic installation installation installation recovery” on page
150
Replacing a release using manual Task 1. Replacing the Licensed “Licensed Internal Code
installation Internal Code recovery” on page 150
Task 2. Replacing the operating “Operating system recovery” on
system page 152
Task 3. Replacing the licensed “Licensed programs, PTFs, and
programs secondary language recovery” on
page 154
Installing software on a new Task 1. Doing the initial program “Operating system recovery” on
system (with the operating load (IPL) page 152
system already installed)
Installing software on a new Task 1. Installing the operating “Operating system recovery” on
system (without the operating system page 152
system installed)
Changing your primary language Task 1. Changing the primary “Operating system recovery” on
language page 152
Task 2. Installing the licensed “Licensed programs, PTFs, and
programs secondary language recovery” on
page 154
Installing additional licensed Task 1. Installing IBM licensed “Licensed programs, PTFs, and
programs programs secondary language recovery” on
page 154
Task 2. Installing non-IBM Look at the messages for the
licensed programs command
Installing a secondary language Task 1. Using the Work with “Licensed programs, PTFs, and
Licensed Programs Menu secondary language recovery” on
page 154
Task 2. Using the Restore Look at the messages for the
Licensed Program command command
Image catalog recovery

If you used an image catalog to install IBM i software, follow these procedures to determine where the
failure occurred and the appropriate recovery action.
The following table lists the error messages that could occur if you are using an image catalog to install.

Table 4. Image Catalog Verification Recovery
Message Description
CPF9897 Cause (Reason code 01): The load-source disk unit must have at least 2000 MB of
CPDBC1E free storage space to be able to install from an image catalog (virtual media device).
Recovery:
1. To determine if you have enough free space available, see “Freeing up space on
the load-source disk unit for an image catalog” on page 35.
2. Perform the procedure for freeing up space on the load-source disk unit and
try your request again. The topic, “Cleaning up disk storage space” on page 52,
contains the procedure.
Cause (Reason code 02): Installation of the release requires additional allocation of
space for License Internal Code.
Recovery: Follow the directions in the error message. More information is in the
topic, “Required: Allocating additional space for Licensed Internal Code” on page
53.
Cause (Reason code 03): The Licensed Internal Code media is not supported for
installation over the current version, release, and modification that is installed or for
your system model.
Recovery: Try your request again with a supported release.
CPF3DE5 Cause: The Licensed Internal Code and IBM i software agreements have not been
accepted.
Recovery: Perform the steps “Required: Accepting software agreements” on page
50.
CPD4F23 Cause: The release is not supported on this server model.

Recovery: Specify a supported release or server model. Then try the request again.
CPD4F1C Cause: One or more PTFs on the system are delayed PTFs and require an IPL action.
An installation from virtual media cannot be done when delayed PTFs exist.
Recovery: Perform an unattended IPL, then retry your request
Operations Console recovery

Following are common problems that can occur when using Operations Console during an IBM i
installation or upgrade.
Symptom: No connection between the system and Operations Console PC.

Action: When you receive the release upgrade, the shipped service tools user IDs (except 11111111) are
Symptom: Reference code A6005008

Use this table if you received reference code A6005008. If an IPL did not find a console and if the console
type is set to anything except a 1, the system displays code A6005008.
Chapter 15. Troubleshooting software installation problems 147

• If you are attempting to use Operations Console, select the appropriate section in the following table
based on this information:
– Local console on a network uses words 13, 14, and 15.
– Local console directly attached to the server uses words 17, 18, and 19.
Note: If you just replaced the LAN adapter associated with Operations Console (LAN), you need to wait at
least 35 minutes for the system to find and use the new LAN adapter card. Once the system is satisfied, it
starts using the new adapter, the console should start, and the reference code disappears.
Table 5. Reference code A6005008: LAN

LAN
If Word Failure Word 14 Word 15 Word 18 Word 19
13 value means: means: means: means:
is:
01 No supported In some cases
hardware detected the serial
or hardware detected number of the
is not expected expected
(for example, you adapter may be
replaced the LAN IOA shown.
and the serial number
is different)
02 LAN IOA failed to
report
03 Hardware error Common error Card position or
codes: serial number
53001A80, of adapter
53002AC0
Network, cable,
or the LAN
adapter may
not be
operational.
Error code
00000000
indicates the
adapter
reported but
has not been
initialized yet.
This is not
considered an
error at this
time. The
adapter should
be activated
shortly. For
other error
codes, contact
your service
provider.

Table 5. Reference code A6005008: LAN (continued)
LAN
If Word Failure Word 14 Word 15 Word 18 Word 19
13 value means: means: means: means:
is:
04 BOOTP status: If the Attempts Adapter
number of attempts position or
are zero, BOOTP is serial number
ready when called. of adapter
If attempts have a
value, the PC did not
respond
05 Server's LAN IP address Adapter
connection is active position or
but the PC failed serial number
to connect. Are the of adapter
PC and server on
the same network?
Are they using
the same protocol?
Can the PC ping
the server? (ping
serverhostname)
06 LAN is active but IPv6 IPv4 IPv6 Status Upper IPv6 Lower IPv6
auto-configuration interface ID interface ID
has failed
07 LAN is active but ssss bbbb Card position or Upper IPv6 Lower IPv6
no IPv4 address serial number interface ID interface ID
ssss = IPv6
has been obtained of adapter
status bbbb =
through BOOTP
Bootp attempts
and IPv6 auto-
configuration has
failed
Common IPv6 status codes:

• 9043 - Duplicate IPv6 address
• 9046 - Duplicate auto-configured, link-local IPv6 address
Table 6. Word 16 reference code. The console type value is represented by the last 4 characters in the
form xxxx xxxx.
Word 16
value: Indicates the type of console
0 Not defined by user (old default value)
3 Operations Console (LAN)
4 Hardware Management Console (HMC)

Table 7. Reference code A6005008: Cable
Cable
If Word 17 value is: Failure Word 18 means: Word 19 means:
1 Asynchronous adapter
not detected
2 No cables detected Adapter position Adapter type
3 Wrong cable detected Adapter position Cable ID
4 Port in use Adapter position Adapter type
FA Not configured for direct
cable
Starting point for automatic installation recovery

If you used the automatic installation process (replacing an IBM i release using automatic installation),
use the following information to determine where the failure occurred and the appropriate recovery
action.
After you have the problem corrected, go to “Starting the automatic installation process again” on page
158.
• To use automatic installation recovery, you must use the same version, release, and modification
distribution media that caused the failure.
• If you have a failure during the automatic installation process and sign on to do problem analysis, your
system will be running under the QSYSSBSD controlling subsystem. When your system completes an
IPL after the installation has completed successfully, your controlling subsystem is active again.
Finding the problem (symptom) Where to start

Reference code B608 1105 “Licensed Internal Code recovery” on page 150
Reference codes other than B900 xxxx “Licensed Internal Code recovery” on page 150
Reference codes starting with B900 3xxx “Operating system recovery” on page 152
Messages starting with CPZ20xx “Operating system recovery” on page 152
Message that indicates the Licensed Internal Code “Licensed Internal Code recovery” on page 150
and operating system software agreements have
not been accepted.
Message that indicates automatic installation is not “Licensed programs, PTFs, and secondary
complete. language recovery” on page 154
Licensed Internal Code recovery

Use this procedure if an error occurred when you installed the Licensed Internal Code.
1. Use the following table to determine the action to take if the Install Licensed Internal Code -
Error display shows the following message: An unrecoverable error occurred. The error
reason code is listed below. This install cannot be completed. Give the
reason code to your authorized service provider. Do not re-IPL the system
until your authorized service provider can retrieve any needed information.

Reason code Action
51 52 53 54 If you are using optical media, clean the media. If you are using tape,
clean the tape device. Then retry the installation.
All others Retry the installation. If the installation fails again with the same reason
code, retry the installation with another set of media. If the same failure
occurs, contact your authorized service provider.
2. If you received a message that indicates the load source disk unit needs additional space for Licensed
Internal Code, follow the directions in the error message. Ensure that you have adequate disk storage
before you allocate the additional space for the Licensed Internal Code. The tasks for this are
described in the topic “Ensuring the system meets disk storage requirements for upgrades” on page
51.The tasks for allocating additional space are in the topic, “Required: Allocating additional space for
Licensed Internal Code” on page 53.
3. If you received a message that indicates the Licensed Internal Code and operating system software
agreements have not been accepted, perform the steps “Required: Accepting software agreements”
on page 50.
4. Find the reference code that is shown on the control panel display and take the appropriate recovery
action. If the reference code indicates that you have a media error, thoroughly clean the installation
device. If you are using optical media, clean the media. If you are using tape, clean the tape head
and tape path thoroughly. Then continue with the next step. If you receive another error message
that indicates a media error on the same media, get another set of media to complete the installation
process.
For a complete list of Licensed Internal Code reference codes, go to Analyzing and handling problems
in the IBM i Information Center and follow the instructions.
5. You are trying to do one of the following:
• Install from optical media when an alternate installation device is enabled.
• Use an alternate installation device which is not enabled.
Go to Setting up an alternate installation device or Disabling an alternate installation device and
perform the appropriate procedure.
If you cannot find the address information or the configuration has changed and the address is wrong,
you must determine the address by physical inspection. This inspection can be difficult and could vary
depending on your system model and the specific configuration of your IO buses. For this reason,
IBM recommends that you call your next support level for help in determining the addresses for the
alternate installation device. A service agreement might be required for this type of assistance.
6. Start the installation process again.
If you were using the automatic installation process, go to “Starting the automatic installation process
again” on page 158 to start the installation process again. You must load the first volume in the
installation device to start the automatic recovery installation process.
If you were using the manual installation process, go to “Starting the manual installation process
again” on page 159 to start the installation process again.
The following table lists error messages that could occur during the installation of Licensed Internal Code
when using image catalogs.

Message Description
B60041FD Cause: This reference code occurs when the decompression of Licensed
Internal Code fails when performing an installation using image catalogs. A
main storage dump occurs. This should be copied to the auxiliary storage
pool (ASP) or media. Words 12 and 13 of the reference code contain reason
codes that indicate why the failure occurred. If you plan to contact your
authorized service provider, write down the 8 numbers from word 13.
Recovery: No Licensed Internal Code has been installed yet. You can either
restart the system by using the currently installed Licensed Internal Code
(perform a B-side IPL) or by using the physical media to install.
B60041FC Cause: This reference code occurs when the Licensed Internal Code
installation fails when performing an installation using image catalogs.
Words 12 and 13 of the reference code contain reason codes that indicate
why the failure occurred. If you plan to contact your authorized service
provider, write down the 8 numbers from word 13.
Recovery: Use physical media to perform the installation.
Operating system recovery

Use this procedure if an error occurred when you installed the IBM i operating system.
1. If a problem occurs when you are replacing or installing the operating system, a reference code
appears on the control panel display, or an error message appears on the console. Use the following
tables to determine the cause of the problem and take the action indicated. Then continue with the
next step in this list.
2. If you were using the automatic installation process, start the process again using the instructions in
“Starting the automatic installation process again” on page 158.
3. Start the manual installation again using the following steps.
a. Load the first volume into the installation device for the alternate IPL. Prepare the device.
b. Use the control panel to set the mode to Manual and select function 03. Press Enter on the control
panel.
c. Return to the task that failed and start the task again at the step where the IPL or Install the System
display appears on the console.
d. After you respond to the Confirm Install of the Operating System display, you should see the Select
a Language Group display. Verify that the language feature that is displayed matches the language
feature for the IBM i installation media that you are using.
Table 8. Operating system problems

Symptom Action
B900 3000 through B900 The reference codes in this range are displayed by the installation of
308F the operating system process. Review the information in Analyzing and
handling problems in the IBM i Information Center. Take the appropriate
recovery action. Then start the installation process again.
B900 3100 through B900 The reference codes in this range are displayed by the start operating
37FF system process. Go to Analyzing and handling problems in the IBM i
Information Center. Take the appropriate recovery action.

Table 8. Operating system problems (continued)
Symptom Action
Other reference codes not If the reference code is not in the range of reference codes listed in this
listed in this table. table, go to Analyzing and handling problems in the IBM i Information
Center.
The following table contains some of the error messages that could occur during the installation of the
operating system.
Table 9. Error messages

Message Description
CPA3DE6 Cause: Software agreements were not found on the volume loaded in the
alternate IPL device.
Recovery: Read the instructions for the message that is displayed on the
console. Perform the recovery action described in the message to correct
the problem.
CPZ2003 CPZ2004 Cause: The installation process received a tape or optical media error code.
CPZ2005 CPZ2010
CPZ2011 Note: If you are performing a network installation of the operating system,
there is a network problem or slow network performance.
Recovery for Error Code Ex10 0019 or Ex10 001A:
1. Check the media
• If you are using a physical device, ensure the device is properly
connected and the device contains the proper media. Clean the media
if necessary.
• If you are using a network device, ensure the device has been properly
setup and configured.
2. Try the installation process again.
• If you were using the automatic installation process, go to “Starting the
automatic installation process again” on page 158.
• If you were using the manual installation process, go to step 3 in
“Licensed Internal Code recovery” on page 150 to start the installation
process again.
If you receive another error message indicating a media error on the same
installation media, contact your software provider to get another set of
installation media to complete the installation process.
Recovery for all other error codes: Contact your authorized service
provider.
CPZ2022 Cause: The restore options read from the installation profile are not valid.
Note: If you create distribution media and specify *NONE for the installation
profile name, the media will contain an empty installation profile. These
media cannot be used to perform an automatic installation.
Recovery: Record the recovery information for the error message. Try to
install the operating system again using the manual installation process. You
can also try to use the automatic installation process with a different set of
media. If the problem occurs again during an automatic installation process,
contact your next level of service.

Table 9. Error messages (continued)
Message Description
CPZ2023 Cause: The installation options read from the installation profile are not
compatible with the current state of the system.
The installation requested by the options read from the installation profile
cannot be performed. For example, this condition can occur when an
installation is requested that does not load program objects and that results
in the QSYS library being damaged.
Recovery: Try to install the operating system again using the manual
CPZ20xx Cause: These termination messages are displayed by the installation of the
operating system process. Print the display if possible; otherwise, copy all of
the information.
Recovery: Read the instructions for the messages that are displayed on the
console. Perform the recovery action described in the message to correct
the problem and then try the installation process again.
Note: A short time after you press Enter, a B900 xxxx reference code is
displayed. Analyzing and handling problems in the IBM i Information Center
contains additional information.
Licensed programs, PTFs, and secondary language recovery

Use this procedure if an error occurred when you installed an IBM i licensed program, PTF, or secondary
language.
1. Type GO LICPGM on an IBM i control language (CL) command line.
2. On the Work with Licensed Programs menu, type 50 (Display log for messages). Press Enter.
3. The Display Install History display appears. Press Enter.
4. The Display History Log Contents display appears. Look at the messages to determine the installation
status of the licensed programs and PTFs. The messages show what part of the licensed program
installation function has failed. Areas where the failure could have occurred include the following:
• Installing the IBM-supplied libraries
• Installing the licensed programs
• Installing PTFs
• Installing a secondary language
• Initialization process
If a problem such as a power failure occurs during a process in the preceding list, you could see
a message that the process has started. An example of such a message is Licensed program
installation process started. However, the failed or completed status message might not be
displayed.
5. There should be one or more messages that indicate which IBM-supplied library or licensed program
failed. Be sure to look at all of the messages. Use F10 (Display all) to see all messages.
6. To see the online help information, move the cursor to the message and press the Help key. Look at
the online help information for the error message to get the message identifier and more information
about the cause and recovery for the failure. Go to the error messages table in this topic to review the
list of possible messages that you could see.
7. A copy of the job log has been spooled to an output queue.

To locate and display the job log, enter one of the following Work with Spool File (WRKSPLF)
commands:
• For automatic installation, type the following command and press Enter: WRKSPLF
SELECT(QLPAUTO) ASTLVL(*INTERMED)
• For manual installation, type the following command and press Enter: WRKSPLF SELECT(QSECOFR)
ASTLVL(*INTERMED)
• For the PTF process, type the following command and press Enter: WRKJOB JOB(000000/QSYS/
SCPF) then select option 10 to view the job log.
If the bottom of the display shows More..., page down (Roll up) until Bottom... appears. Select option 5
(5=Display) on the last entry.
Note: Ignore any error messages listed in the nnnnnn/QSYS/QLPINSTALL job log. These messages are
not installation error messages.
Scan the job log for error messages. Determine the cause and recovery for each error message in the
job log. Go to the error messages table in this topic for a list of possible messages that you might see.
Be sure to scan the entire job log. There could be more than one failure. Scan the job log by using the
message ID. Remember that the message ID is case-sensitive.
8. Select option 10 (Display installed licensed programs) on the Work with Licensed Programs display.
The Installed Status column indicates which licensed programs and optional parts are installed. The
Installed Status column also indicates whether each licensed program installed successfully and
whether it is compatible with the installed operating system. Refer to “Installed status values” on page
196 for a description of the installed status values.
You can press the F11 key to see a view of the display that shows the Installed Release column.
The version, release, and modification value appears for licensed programs that are either installed
compatibly or are installed at a back level. Page down (Roll up) through all of the displays to see the
status of your licensed programs.
Check to see if the licensed program that you are installing had a different language feature code than
your primary language feature code. If it does, the licensed program either is flagged as *ERROR or the
column is blank. The language objects for the licensed program are installed in a secondary language
library. Obtain distribution media with the correct primary language feature code. Press the F3 key to
return to the Work with Licensed Programs menu.
9. After you determine the cause of the error and complete the recommended recovery action, resume
the installation process. If you were using automatic installation, go to “Starting the automatic
installation process again” on page 158. If you were using the manual installation process, go to
“Starting the manual installation process again” on page 159.
The following table contains some of the error messages with possible causes of the errors. Look at the
messages on your system to determine the exact cause and recovery.
Message Description
CPA3DD2 Cause: The system could not identify the last volume loaded in the
CPA3DD3 device.
Recovery: Open the device door, verify that correct volume is loaded, and
close the device door.

Message Description
CPA3DDD Cause: The installation process is expecting more licensed programs to

CPA3DDF be loaded.
Recovery: If you have more media that contains licensed programs, load
the volume and type G to continue the installation process. If you do not
have any more volumes that contain licensed programs, type X to indicate
that there is no more media to load. When the installation process is
completed, use option 50 of the LICPGM menu to verify messages in the
installation history log.
CPA3DE1 Cause: The volume that is loaded does not contain licensed programs
that are supported through the Work with Licensed Programs (LICPGM)
menu.
Recovery: Load the optical media that contains licensed programs.
CPDB6DA Cause: During a manual installation, the software agreement for a

licensed program was not accepted and cannot be installed.
Recovery: Follow the instructions in “Using the Work with Licensed
Programs menu to install IBM licensed programs” on page 118 to accept
the software agreement and retry the installation.
CPDB6DB Cause: During an automatic installation, the software agreement for a

licensed program was not accepted and cannot be installed.
Recovery: Follow the instructions in “Using the Work with Licensed
Programs menu to install IBM licensed programs” on page 118 to accept
the software agreement and retry the installation.
CPD4F39 Cause: The volumes located in a network optical device are not in
the correct sort order for the program temporary fix (PTF) package
application.
Recovery: Follow these steps:
1. Find the catalog that owns the images loaded in the device.
2. Use the Verify Image Catalog (VFYIMGCLG) command to sort the
volume list for the type Program Temporary Fix.
3. Use the Vary Configuration (VFYCFG) command to vary off and vary on
the device.
CPF3DC1 Cause: Directory objects for product 5770SS1 option *BASE release
V7R1M0 failed to install. The system will not install library QGPL and
will not allow licensed programs to be installed until the directory objects
have been installed.
Recovery: See previous messages in the job log to determine the cause
of the failure. Correct the errors
CPF3DC2 Cause: Required user library cannot be installed. The system will not
install library QGPL and will not allow licensed programs to be installed
because the operating system directory installation was not successful.
Recovery:Examine the history log for errors that occurred while operating
system directories were being installed. Correct the errors.

Message Description
CPD32B0 reason code 7 Cause: 5770SS1 option 1, Extended Base Support, failed to install.
CPF327E reason code 3 Recovery: Use the Reclaim Storage (RCLSTG) command and try to install
option 1 again.
CPD3713 Cause: The licensed program is currently installed on your system and
was not found on the distribution media.
Recovery: Get another set of distribution media that contains the
licensed program. Either install the licensed program again from
“Installing additional licensed programs” on page 117 or delete the
licensed program from your systemif you no longer want it.
CPD3D82 Cause: These messages could be shown if you did not end all of the
CPF3D8F subsystems before you started the installation process.
Recovery: End all subsystems and start installing the licensed programs
again.
CPF371C Cause: Look at the messages previously listed in the job log to determine
CPF3731 the failure.
Recovery: Take the recommended recovery action.
If you received one of these messages, the installation process ended
before you completed installing the licensed programs.
CPF371D Cause: These messages could be shown if the wrong volume is loaded.
CPF371E The online information of the message can help determine the cause.
Recovery: Load the correct volume and start the process again.
CPF3D96 Cause: Errors occurred during the restoring process for a licensed
program.
Recovery: Take the recommended recovery action explained in the online
help information.
If you received these messages, the installation continued with the other
licensed programs if the problem was not too severe. However, problems
with the tape or system storage level would have caused the installation
to end.
CPF3D81 Cause: Errors occurred when restoring a licensed program or PTFs.

CPF3D84 Recovery: Use the Display Job (DSPJOB) command. Enter DSPJOB
CPF3D8B nnnnnn/QLPINSTALL/QBCHINST or DSPJOB nnnnnn/QLPINSTALL/
CPF3D8C QLPINSTALL where nnnnnn is the job number of the job log in the
CPF3D90 message help of the error message. Select option 4 on the Display
CPF3D91 Job display to display spooled files. Select option 5 on the Display Job
Spooled Files display to determine the cause of the failure. Correct the
error and start the installation process again. Ignore error messages
in the nnnnnn/QSYS/QLPINSTALL job log. These messages are not
installation error messages.

Message Description
CPF3D82 Cause: There is not enough auxiliary storage to install the licensed
CPF3D83 programs that you selected.
Recovery: Go to “Licensed program releases and sizes” on page 167
to determine the space requirements for each licensed program that
you want to install. Obtain additional auxiliary storage and start the
installation process again.
CPF3D85 Cause: An object or PTF is not installed because it requires successful

CPF3D86 installation of a licensed program. That licensed program might not be
CPF3D8E installed or might be installed at the wrong release.
Recovery: See the previous messages in the job log to determine if the
licensed program is installed successfully. Correct any errors or install the
required licensed program and start the installation process again.
CPF3DD3 Cause: The device description could not be found or could not be used.
Recovery: Create a device description for the installation device (optical
or tape). Use the CRTOPTDEV command to create a device description
for the optical device that supports the optical media class. Use the
CRTDEVTAP command to create a device description for the tape device.
Then start the process again.
CPI3D82 Cause: A licensed program that is included on the distribution media was
CPI3D84 not currently installed on the system.
CPI3D85 Recovery: Use the online information of the message for recovery help.
Use the topic “Installing additional licensed programs” on page 117 to
install the licensed program.
Media error messages Cause: A media error occurred during the installation process.
Recovery: If you are using optical media, clean the disc, and then follow
the recovery actions that are indicated for this message. If you are
using tape, clean the tape head and tape path thoroughly. If you receive
another error message that indicates a media error on the same tape, get
another set of tapes to complete the installation.
Starting the automatic installation process again

If you want to start the IBM i automatic installation process again after recovering from an error, use one
of these methods.
Method Instructions
Method 1: Licensed When to use: This method should be used if the Licensed Internal Code
Internal Code needs to be installed again. If you are sure the Licensed Internal Code
has been successfully installed, you do not need to use this method.
No message indicates that the Licensed Internal Code has been installed
successfully; however, messages do indicate that the operating system
has been installed successfully. If the operating system has been installed
successfully, so has the Licensed Internal Code.
How to use: To start an installation process again, use the instructions in
Chapter 7, “Upgrading or replacing software using automatic installation,”
on page 57.

Method Instructions
Method 2: Operating When to use: If you are sure the Licensed Internal Code has been installed
System successfully, use Method 2 to install the operating system again. Method 2
is faster than using Method 1 because the Licensed Internal Code does not
need to be installed again. No message indicates that the Licensed Internal
Code has been installed successfully; however, messages do indicate that
the operating system has been installed successfully. If the operating
system has been installed successfully, so has the Licensed Internal Code.
How to use:
1. Use the control panel to set the mode selector to Manual. The function
selected should be 03 (Start IPL). If you are upgrading a logical partition,
use the virtual control panel function of your HMC.
2. Start the IPL.
3. Load the first volume in the installation device.
4. When the IPL or Install the System display is shown, set the mode
selector to Normal.
5. Select option 4 (Perform an automatic install of the operating system) on
the IPL or Install the System display.
6. When the Install Device Type Selection display is shown, set the
installation device type.
7. Continue with step “14” on page 61 in the “Replacing software using the
automatic installation method” on page 58 topic.
Method 3: Licensed When to use: Use the Work with Licensed Programs display to install only
Programs the licensed programs that failed to install. Make sure the Licensed Internal
Code and the operating system are successfully installed.
How to use: Determine which products failed to install. Use option 11
(Install licensed programs) on the Work with Licensed Programs display.
To install the licensed programs from a list, refer to “Installing additional
licensed programs” on page 117.
Starting the manual installation process again

If you want to start the IBM i manual installation process again after recovering from an error, use one of
these methods.
Method Instructions
Method 1: Licensed When to use: This method should be used if the Licensed Internal Code
Internal Code needs to be installed again. If you are sure the Licensed Internal Code
has been successfully installed, you do not need to use this method. No
message indicates that the Licensed Internal Code has been installed
successfully; however, messages do indicate that the operating system
has been installed successfully. If the operating system has been installed
successfully, so has the Licensed Internal Code.
How to use: To start an installation process again, use the instructions in
Chapter 8, “Upgrading or replacing software using manual installation,” on
page 65.

Method Instructions
Method 2: Operating When to use: If you are sure the Licensed Internal Code has been installed
System successfully, use Method 2 to install the operating system again. Method 2
is faster than using Method 1 because the Licensed Internal Code does not
need to be installed again. No message indicates that the Licensed Internal
Code has been installed successfully; however, messages do indicate that
the operating system has been installed successfully. If the operating
system has been installed successfully, so has the Licensed Internal Code.
How to use:
1. Use the control panel to set the mode selector to Manual. The function
selected should be 03 (Start IPL). If you are upgrading a logical
partition, use the virtual control panel function of your HMC.
2. Start the IPL.
3. Continue with the “Replacing the IBM i operating system” on page 72
topic.
Method 3: Licensed When to use: This method should be used if several licensed programs are
Programs not installed.
How to use: To start an installation process again using method 3, use
option 1 (Install all) on the Work with Licensed Programs display. Refer to
“Manual installation Option 1. Install all” on page 198.
Method 4: Licensed When to use: This method should be used if one or more licensed
Programs programs are not installed and you want to install only those licensed
programs or optional parts that failed.
How to use: To start the installation of only those licensed programs or
optional parts that failed, use the instructions in “Installing additional
licensed programs” on page 117. Complete all of the instructions in that
part.
Method 5: PTFs When to use: This method can be used if only one or two licensed
programs had PTFs that failed to install. Consider installing PTFs for only
those licensed programs that failed.
How to use: To install PTFs for selected licensed programs, use the GO PTF
menu and select option 7 (Install a program temporary fix from a list).
Method 6: PTFs When to use: This method should be used if several licensed programs
had PTFs that failed to install. Consider installing the entire cumulative PTF
package again.
How to use: To install the cumulative PTF package, use the instructions in
the System PTF Shipping Information Letter.
Initialize System (INZSYS) recovery

In an IBM i software upgrade, the installation is complete when the licensed program portion of the
installation process and the INZSYS process is completed successfully. If the INZSYS process did not
complete, follow these procedures.
The installation process must end before the INZSYS process is automatically started. This process is
initiated during each IPL after you install the QUSRSYS library until the INZSYS process has successfully
completed. The INZSYS process will not be initiated during the IPL if the system is in the restricted state.
If the INZSYS process is initiated during the IPL, it runs in the SCPF system job.

Note: If you perform an IPL before installing a cumulative PTF package, make sure that the INZSYS
process has completed before you start to install the PTF package. Using any PTF commands before the
INZSYS process is completed causes the INZSYS to fail.
The completion time for INZSYS varies. Allow sufficient time for this process to complete.
When you select option 50 (Display log for messages) on the Work with Licensed Programs menu, you
should see the message Initialize System (INZSYS) started. Later, you should see the message
Initialize System (INZSYS) processing completed successfully (CPC37A9). If you do not
see the completed message, or if the message Initialize System (INZSYS) failed appears, look
at the job log to determine the problem. Use the information in the job log to correct the problem. Then
start the conversion process again.
To start the conversion process yourself, you can either use a batch job or enter INZSYS on the IBM
i control language (CL) command line. If you use a batch job, you can use your workstation while the
process is running, but the system cannot be in a restricted state. Batch jobs do not run when the system
is in a restricted state. If you enter INZSYS from a CL command line, IBM recommends that the system
be in a restricted state. Setting the system to a restricted state reduces the time that is needed for the
INZSYS process to complete. Before you use the INZSYS command, set the mode selection to Normal
and set the IPL type to B (or the IPL type that you use for everyday operation).
To set the system to restricted state, do the following:
1. Type CHGMSGQ QSYSOPR *BREAK SEV(60) and press Enter.
2. A message display could be shown. Press Enter. (Ignore the messages that are shown.)
3. Type the End Subsystem (ENDSBS) command: ENDSBS *ALL *IMMED.
The message System ended to restricted condition appears.
To start the conversion process again, do the following:
1. Type INZSYS and press Enter.
2. Use option 50 (Display log for messages) on the Work with Licensed Programs menu to make sure that
the process is completed successfully.
Do not attempt to save your system until the INZSYS process has completed successfully.
Disk configuration warning and error messages

You see a disk configuration warning or an error report on a display when your system detects errors or
warning conditions in your disk configuration. You might see this display immediately after the hardware
upgrade procedure or while you are installing the IBM i operating system.
Perform the actions necessary if you see a disk configuration warning or an error report. The action you
take for each message depends on the upgrade method that you are using. The following table lists the
messages that you might see on the display and the actions that you should take. For each message, you
can select option 5 (Display Detailed Report) to see more information about why the message occurred
and what possible actions are available.
Attention: Are you using Option 1? When you are installing the Licensed Internal Code by using option 1
from the Install the Licensed Internal Code (LIC) menu, disk configuration warning messages might mean
that the system will not be able to recover its ability to access the data on your disk units. Important: Do
not ignore these messages or attempt to resolve them without consulting the table. An incorrect response
will probably require you to reload your data.

Warning messages Your action: Option 1 (Restore Licensed Internal Code)
Disk unit not Do the following:

formatted for
1. Type a 5 (Display Detailed Report).
optimal performance
2. Write down the disk units that should be reformatted.
3. Press F12 to return to the warning report display.
4. Press F10 to accept the warning and continue.
You cannot reformat the disk units during the upgrade procedure.
Unit possibly Contact software support before you proceed.

configured for
PowerPC® AS
Unit possibly Contact software support before you proceed.

configured for IMPI
Missing disk Contact hardware support before you proceed.

configuration
Unknown load Contact hardware support before you proceed.

source status
Load source failure Contact hardware support before you proceed.
Restore load source Contact software support before you proceed.
Missing disk units in Contact hardware support before you proceed.

the configuration
Restore in progress View the online information and take the appropriate recovery action.
Device parity You have a failed unit in a parity set. You can ignore this message and
protected units in continue the upgrade procedure. However, you should contact hardware support
exposed mode immediately after the upgrade procedure.
No alternatives Contact software support before you proceed.

available
New disk Contact software support before you proceed.

configuration
Incorrect Licensed Contact hardware support before you proceed. The load-source disk unit and its
Internal Code mirrored pair might be configured incorrectly.
installed
Change load source Contact hardware support before you proceed. Your load-source disk unit might
location be configured incorrectly.
Bad load source Contact hardware support before you proceed. Your load-source disk unit might
configuration be configured incorrectly.
Overflowed ASPs Wait to correct the problem until after the upgrade process is completed. For
further instructions, refer to Resetting an overflowed user auxiliary storage pool
(ASP) during an initial program load (IPL)in the IBM i Information Center.

Warning messages Your action: Option 1 (Restore Licensed Internal Code)
Lower level of Ignore during the installation procedure. However, you should analyze your
protection mirrored configuration after the installation procedure.
Unit is missing Contact hardware support before you proceed.

connection.
Starting from a power-off condition

If your system must be powered on, perform these steps.
1. Use the control panel to set the IPL type to B and to either one of these modes:
• Normal. On some models, this will appear as BN.
• Manual. On some models, this will appear as BM
2. Press Enter on the control panel.
3. On your console, ensure that you have a connection to the system.
Reference codes for IBM i software installation

If a reference code appeared during the automatic or manual installation, use these procedures.
This information gives a brief explanation of the common reference codes (also known as system
reference codes or SRCs) that you might see while upgrading or replacing a release.
Common reference codes for IBM i software installation

This table identifies the most common reference codes related to an IBM i software installation or
upgrade.
Table 10. Common reference codes

Symptom Action
These reference codes appear if the installation device for an alternate IPL is
A1xx 19xx
not ready. Check the following:
A12x 19xx
(x is any • Is the correct media volume loaded?
character) • Is the device ready?
• Is the device being used for a different purpose than the device was used
for during the previous IPL?
• Is the installation media loaded in the alternate IPL or alternate installation
device allocated for that partition?
Any of these situations can cause these reference codes to appear. In the
first two examples, ensure that the media volume is loaded correctly and that
the device is ready. In the last example, you need to wait while the system
finds the new installation device.
Then perform the appropriate procedure under “IBM i installation recovery
after using reference codes” on page 166.
A600 1103 This reference code appears when Licensed Internal Code is damaged. Use
the control panel or virtual control panel (Work with Partition Status display)
to set the IPL type to D and to set the mode to Manual. Then use the
instructions for Chapter 8, “Upgrading or replacing software using manual
installation,” on page 65.

Table 10. Common reference codes (continued)
Symptom Action
A600 1104 This reference code appears if the installation media is not readable. Either
the media is dirty or damaged, or there is an error with the optical device.
Clean the media or acquire a new set of media.
This reference code appears when the system cannot locate the device used
B1xx 4504
for the alternate IPL. Check that the installation media is loaded in correct
B1xx 1933
device and, if necessary, make the device ready.
B1xx 4505 These reference codes appear if the installation media is dirty or if the wrong
media was loaded. Verify that the correct media is loaded. If the problem still
remains, clean the optical disk. If you are using tape, clean the tape head and
tape path.
B1xx 4507 These reference codes appear if the tape device for the alternate IPL was not
found or was not ready. Make sure the tape device is powered on and the
correct tape is loaded and ready. To make tape devices ready, you might need
to open and close the tape device door.
B2pp 1310 (pp is the No alternate IPL device IOP was selected. The IPL will attempt to continue,
partition ID) but there might not be enough information to find the correct alternate IPL
load source. Configure an alternate IPL device IOP for the logical partition.
Then, retry the partition IPL. If it continues to fail, contact your service
provider.
See Logical partitioning in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.
B2pp 1320 (pp is the No default load source IOP was selected for a type A or type B IPL. The
partition ID) IPL will attempt to continue, but there might not be enough information
to find the correct load source. Configure a load source IOP for the logical
partition. Then retry the partition IPL. If it continues to fail, contact your
service provider.
See Logical partitioning in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.
B2pp 3110 (pp is the The power-on operation for the logical partition failed. Scan the reference
partition ID) code history list of the logical partition for previous B2ppxxxx failure
reference codes. Resolve each problem found, and then retry the partition
IPL. If it continues to fail, contact your service provider.

Table 10. Common reference codes (continued)
Symptom Action
B2pp 3200 (pp is the The logical partition failed to initialize a program load.
partition ID)
1. If you performed a power-on operation from IPL type D, remove the
installation media (optical or tape media), clean the device and clean the
media if possible. Insert the media again and attempt to power on using
IPL type D.
2. Verify that the device is addressed correctly.
3. Verify that the media is in the correct device.
4. Verify that the media in the device is compatible.
5. Verify that the IOP selected as the IPL resource is correct.
6. Retry the partition IPL.
B2pp 4158 (pp is the A failure occurred during a search for the load source. Scan the reference
partition ID) code history list of the logical partition for previous B2ppxxxx failure
reference codes. Resolve each problem found, and then retry the partition
IPL. If it continues to fail, contact your service provider.
B2xx xxxx All other reference codes: If you performed a D-mode IPL, clean the device
and media, and then retry the same type of power-on operation.
B608 1105 This reference code occurs when you exit from the automatic installation
because an alternate installation device that is attached to the system has
one of the following problems:
• The device is enabled, but it is not ready because the tape is not loaded.
• The device is not enabled as an alternate installation device.
• The device itself has a problem.
To use the alternate installation device, do the following:
1. Power off the system.
2. If necessary, fix the device.
3. Power on the system.
4. Verify that the alternate installation device is enabled as an alternate
installation device.
5. Load the tape media in the alternate installation device and start the
installation procedure again.
B900 3121 This reference code occurs when an IPL is attempted after an installation
failure. You need to reinstall some or all of the operating system. Start with
the media volume containing the base operating system.
2644 3136 This reference code appears if the tape device is assigned to another system
or partition. Go to the other system or partition and vary off this tape device.
Make sure the correct tape is loaded.
Any other reference code Go to Chapter 15, “Troubleshooting software installation problems,” on page
145, and follow the instructions there.

IBM i installation recovery after using reference codes
After taking the corrective action for a reference code, perform one of these procedures to continue the
IBM i installation or upgrade. Use the procedure that is appropriate for the installation process that was in
use when the reference code appeared.
If you used automatic installation:
1. Set the mode selector or toggle on the control panel to Manual.

2. Press the power switch to delayed off, press it again, and wait for the entire system to power off.
3. Set the mode selector or toggle on the control panel to Normal.
4. Press the power switch on and make the installation device ready. If the system attention light appears
and the same reference code appears again, go to “Licensed Internal Code recovery” on page 150.
Otherwise, continue with step “12” on page 60.
If you used manual installation:

1. Make sure that the media is loaded in the installation device for the alternate IPL.
2. Press the power switch to delayed off, press it again, and wait for the entire system to power off.
3. Press the power switch on and make the installation device ready. If the system attention light appears
and the same reference code appears again, go to “Licensed Internal Code recovery” on page 150.
Otherwise, continue with step “11” on page 68.

Chapter 16. IBM i software reference
This topic contains a collection of supporting information about the concepts and tasks related to
upgrading or installing IBM i software.
Licensed program releases and sizes

The following licensed programs are available this release and are compatible with the IBM i operating
system.
To help you plan for installing your new release, use this information to find the release and current size of
the licensed programs that are listed.
Product Option Description Version Status Storage

(MB)
5770-999 Licensed Internal Code V7R4M0 Refreshed 8192.0
5770-SS1 Base (QGPL, IBM i V7R4M0 Refreshed 2012.1
QUSRSYS, QSYS)
5770-SS1 1 Extended Base Support V7R4M0 Refreshed 231.2
5770-SS1 2 Online Information V7R4M0 Refreshed 46.0
5770-SS1 3 Extended Base Directory V7R4M0 Refreshed 2541.7
Support
5770-SS1 5 System/36 Environment V7R4M0 Refreshed 29.7
5770-SS1 6 System/38 Environment V7R4M0 Refreshed 11.1
5770-SS1 7 Example Tools Library V7R4M0 Refreshed 10.4
5770-SS1 8 AFP Compatibility Fonts V7R4M0 Refreshed 19.8
5770-SS1 9 *PRV CL Compiler Support V7R4M0 Refreshed 94.7
5770-SS1 12 Host Servers V7R4M0 Refreshed 16.2
5770-SS1 13 System Openness Includes V7R4M0 Refreshed 579.6
5770-SS1 14 GDDM V7R4M0 Refreshed 16.6
5770-SS1 18 Media and Storage V7R4M0 Refreshed 2.9
Extensions
5770-SS1 21 Extended NLS Support V7R4M0 Refreshed 122.6
5770-SS1 22 ObjectConnect V7R4M0 Refreshed 1.7
5770-SS1 23 OptiConnect V7R4M0 Refreshed 6.9
5770-SS1 26 DB2® Symmetric V7R4M0 Refreshed 2.5
Multiprocessing
5770-SS1 27 Db2 Multisystem V7R4M0 Refreshed 1.0
5770-SS1 30 Qshell V7R4M0 Refreshed 12.7
5770-SS1 31 Domain Name System and V7R4M0 Refreshed 111.5
Dynamic Host Configuration
5770-SS1 33 Portable App Solutions V7R4M0 Refreshed 574.5
Environment

(MB)
5770-SS1 34 Digital Certificate Manager V7R4M0 Refreshed 32.8
5770-SS1 35 CCA Cryptographic Service V7R4M0 Refreshed 11.0
Provider
5770-SS1 36 PSF for IBM i 1-55 IPM V7R4M0 Refreshed 1.6
Printer Support
5770-SS1 37 PSF for IBM i 1-100 IPM V7R4M0 Refreshed 0.8
Printer Support
5770-SS1 38 PSF for IBM i Any Speed V7R4M0 Refreshed 1.1
Printer Support
5770-SS1 39 International Components V7R4M0 Refreshed 742.8
for Unicode
5770-SS1 41 HA Switchable Resources V7R4M0 Refreshed 1.0
5770-SS1 42 HA Journal Performance V7R4M0 Refreshed 4.2
5770-SS1 43 Additional Fonts V7R4M0 Refreshed 1768.3
5770-SS1 44 Encrypted Backup V7R4M0 Refreshed 0.1
Enablement
5770-SS1 45 Encrypted ASP Enablement V7R4M0 Refreshed 2.8
5770-SS1 47 IBM Advanced Data Security V7R4M0 Refreshed 0.5
for i
5770-SS1 48 Db2 Data Mirroring V7R4M0 New 0.3
5761-AP1 base IBM Advanced DBCS Printer V6R1M0 Ship level 15.9
Support for iSeries
5761-AP1 1 Adv DBCS Printer Support - V6R1M0 Ship level 2.0
IPDS
5733-ARE base IBM Application Runtime V1R1M0 Ship level 95.4
Expert for i
5770-BR1 base IBM Backup, Recovery and V7R4M0 Refreshed 325.7
Media Services for i
5770-BR1 1 BRMS - Network Feature V7R4M0 Refreshed 2.7
5770-BR1 2 BRMS - Advanced Feature V7R4M0 Refreshed 2.0
5761- base IBM Communications V6R1M0 Ship level 14.4
CM1 Utilities for System i
5733-CY3 base IBM Cryptographic Device V7R4M0 Refreshed 74.6
Manager for i
5761-DB1 base IBM System/38 Utilities for V6R1M0 Ship level 82.5
System i
5770- base IBM Db2 Mirror for i V7R4M0 New 13.0
DBM
5770- 1 Db2 Mirror Enablement V7R4M0 New 1.2
DBM

(MB)
5770-DFH base IBM CICS® Transaction V7R2M0 Ship level 51.1
Server for i
5770-DFH 1 CICS - Sample Applications V7R2M0 Ship level 8.4
5770-DG1 base IBM HTTP Server for i V7R4M0 Refreshed 137.3
5761-DS2 base IBM Business Graphics Utility V6R1M0 Ship level 8.7
for System i
5798-FAX base IBM Facsimile Support for i V5R8M0 Ship level 56.0
5769-FN1 base IBM Advanced Function V4R2M0 Ship level 0.2
Printing DBCS Fonts for
AS/400
5769-FN1 1 AFP DBCS Fonts - Japanese V4R2M0 Ship level 76.6
5769-FN1 2 AFP DBCS Fonts - Korean V4R2M0 Ship level 25.4
5769-FN1 3 AFP DBCS Fonts - Traditional V4R2M0 Ship level 14.1
Chinese
5769-FN1 4 AFP DBCS Fonts - Simplified V4R2M0 Ship level 8.3
Chinese
5769-FN1 5 AFP DBCS Fonts - Thai V4R2M0 Ship level 3.5
5769-FNT base IBM Advanced Function V4R2M0 Ship level 0.2
Printing Fonts for AS/400
5769-FNT 1 AFP Fonts - Sonoran Serif V4R2M0 Ship level 5.0
5769-FNT 2 AFP Fonts - Sonoran Serif V4R2M0 Ship level 5.1
Headliner
5769-FNT 3 AFP Fonts - Sonoran Sans V4R2M0 Ship level 4.8
Serif
Serif Headliner
Serif Condensed
Serif Expanded
5769-FNT 7 AFP Fonts - Monotype V4R2M0 Ship level 3.7
Garamond
5769-FNT 8 AFP Fonts - Century V4R2M0 Ship level 4.0
Schoolbook
5769-FNT 9 AFP Fonts - Pi and Specials V4R2M0 Ship level 0.9
5769-FNT 10 AFP Fonts - ITC Souvenir V4R2M0 Ship level 4.0
5769-FNT 11 AFP Fonts - ITC Avant Garde V4R2M0 Ship level 3.8
Gothic
5769-FNT 12 AFP Fonts - Math and V4R2M0 Ship level 3.2
Science
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(MB)
5769-FNT 13 AFP Fonts - DATA1 V4R2M0 Ship level 0.3
5769-FNT 14 AFP Fonts - APL2® V4R2M0 Ship level 0.8
5769-FNT 15 AFP Fonts - OCR A and OCR B V4R2M0 Ship level 0.2
5770-HAS base IBM PowerHA® V7R4M0 Refreshed 97.0
SystemMirror® for i
5770-HAS 1 IBM PowerHA for i Enterprise V7R4M0 Refreshed 1.6
Edition
5770-HAS 2 IBM PowerHA for i Standard V7R4M0 Refreshed 1.6
Edition
5770-HAS 3 IBM PowerHA for i Express® V7R4M0 Refreshed 1.6
Edition
5770-HAS 4 Reserved V7R4M0 Refreshed 0.5
5770-HAS 5 Reserved V7R4M0 Refreshed 0.5
5722-IP1 base IBM Infoprint Server for V5R3M0 Ship level 85.8
iSeries
5722-IP1 1 PS to AFP Transform V5R3M0 Ship level 1.0
5770-JS1 base IBM Advanced Job Scheduler V7R2M0 Ship level 120.2
for i
5770-JV1 base IBM Developer Kit for Java V7R4M0 Refreshed 4.2
5770-JV1 16 Java SE 8 32 bit V7R4M0 Refreshed 431.3
5770-JV1 17 Java SE 8 64 bit V7R4M0 Refreshed 544.1
5770- base IBM Managed System V7R4M0 Refreshed 39.0
MG1 Services for i
5770-NAE base IBM Network Authentication V7R4M0 Refreshed 76.2
Enablement for i
5733- base OmniFind Text Search Server V1R5M0 Refreshed 364.7
OMF for Db2 for i
5770-PT1 base IBM Performance Tools for i V7R4M0 Refreshed 13.7
5770-PT1 1 Performance Tools - Manager V7R4M0 Refreshed 15.9
Feature
5770-PT1 2 Performance Tools - Agent V7R4M0 Refreshed 2.0
Feature
5770-PT1 3 Performance Tools - Job V7R4M0 Refreshed 0.2
Watcher
5770-PT1 4 Performance Tools - V7R4M0 Refreshed 0.2
Reserved
5770-PT1 5 Performance Tools - V7R4M0 Refreshed 0.1
Reserved
5770-QU1 base IBM Query for i V7R4M0 Refreshed 7.0

(MB)
5770-RD1 base IBM Content Manager V7R4M0 Refreshed 443.45
OnDemand for i
5770-RD1 12 OnDemand PDF Indexer V7R4M0 Refreshed 84.3
5770-RD1 14 OnDemand Enhanced V7R4M0 Refreshed 0.8
Retention Management
5770-RD1 15 OnDemand Distribution V7R4M0 Refreshed 0.3
Facility
5733-SC1 base IBM Portable Utilities for i V7R2M0 Ship level 5.2
5733-SC1 1 OpenSSH, OpenSSL, zlib V7R2M0 Ship level 118.6
functions
5770-SM1 base IBM System Manager for i V7R4M0 Refreshed 20.0
5770-ST1 base IBM Db2 Query Manager and V7R4M0 Refreshed 22.4
SQL Development Kit for i
5770-TC1 base IBM TCP/IP Connectivity V7R4M0 Refreshed 53.1
Utilities for i
5770-TS1 base IBM Transform Services for i V7R4M0 Refreshed 4.1
5770-TS1 1 Transforms - AFP to PDF V7R4M0 Refreshed 44.6
Transform
5770- base IBM Universal Manageability V1R4M0 Ship level 264.0
UME Enablement for i
5770- base IBM Rational® Development V7R4M0 Refreshed 39.7
WDS Studio for i
5770- 21 Application Development V7R4M0 Refreshed 36.7
WDS ToolSet
5770- 31 ILE RPG V7R4M0 Refreshed 14.8
WDS
5770- 32 System/36 Compatible RPG V7R4M0 Refreshed 4.6
WDS II
5770- 33 System/38 Compatible RPG V7R4M0 Refreshed 6.1
WDS III
5770- 34 RPG/400® V7R4M0 Refreshed 9.5
WDS
5770- 35 ILE RPG *PRV Compiler V7R4M0 Refreshed 30.0
WDS
5770- 41 ILE COBOL V7R4M0 Refreshed 33.0
WDS
5770- 42 System/36 Compatible V7R4M0 Refreshed 9.3
WDS COBOL
5770- 43 System/38 Compatible V7R4M0 Refreshed 8.4
WDS COBOL
5770- 44 OPM COBOL V7R4M0 Refreshed 14.2
WDS

(MB)
5770- 45 ILE COBOL *PRV Compiler V7R4M0 Refreshed 55.1
WDS
5770- 51 ILE C V7R4M0 Refreshed 11.0
WDS
5770- 52 ILE C++ V7R4M0 Refreshed 89.2
WDS
5770- 56 IXLC for C/C++ V7R4M0 Refreshed 2.1
WDS
5770- 60 Workstation Tools - Base V7R4M0 Refreshed 7.1
WDS
5733- base IBM DB2 Web Query for i V2R2M1 Refreshed 4696.2
WQX
5733- 1 Express Edition V2R2M1 Refreshed 0.2
WQX
5733- 2 Standard Edition V2R2M1 Refreshed 2.2
WQX
5733- 3 Reserved - option 3 V2R2M1 Refreshed 0.2
WQX
5733- 4 Developer Users V2R2M1 Refreshed 0.2
WQX
5733- 5 Developer Workbench Users V2R2M1 Refreshed 0.2
WQX
5733- 6 Runtime Enablement Groups V2R2M1 Refreshed 0.7
WQX
5733- 7 JDE Adapter V2R2M1 Refreshed 0.2
WQX
5733- 8 DataMigrator for i V2R2M1 Refreshed 0.3
WQX
WQX
WQX
WQX
WQX
WQX
WQX
WQX

(MB)
5770-XH2 base IBM i Access for Web V7R2M0 Ship level 131.0
5770- base IBM i Access Family V7R4M0 Refreshed 0.3
XW1
5770- 1 IBM i Access Enablement V7R4M0 Refreshed 0.2
XW1 Support
Estimates for IBM i software installation time

It is difficult to accurately estimate the amount of time needed to install a new release of software. Many
variables combine to create a unique set of circumstances for each system. Use this information to help
you estimate the time it will take to install your new IBM i release.
“Minimizing software installation time” on page 32 can help you make the best use of the time you spend
on software installation.
Common methods of estimating IBM i installation time

The most common ways to estimate your total installation time for an upgrade are described in this list.
This time includes analyzing your system and other preparation steps before the installation, the actual
installation and possible down times, and postinstallation procedures.
• Base your estimate on the installation time of a previous release. If the system configuration and load
remain similar, you can use the installation time of a previous release on this system as the start of your
estimate. If you rely on only the installation time of the previous release, your estimate might not be
accurate.
• Base your estimate on the installation time for a similar system. If your enterprise has multiple systems,
you can record the actual time to install the new release on one system. You can use this to estimate
the time that is needed to install the new release on a system with a similar configuration and load. Of
course, you cannot use this method until you complete the installation on the first system.
• Estimate time using a formula. You can use the information in the following sections to estimate how
long it will take to install this release on your system. Keep in mind that the number at which you arrive
will vary from your actual installation time because of the variables that affect installation time.
• Combine one or more of the methods that are listed.
Conditions that affect IBM i installation time

Several major factors can affect installation performance.
The amount of time it takes to install the licensed programs depends on your system configuration and
the licensed programs you are installing. That is, the larger models with more system capacity have a
shorter installation time than smaller models loading the same licensed programs. The major factors that
affect installation performance are:
• Installation device
• Number and type of disk unit I/O processors
• Processing unit capacity
• Disk unit space available
• Main storage available in base pool
• Human interaction
• Licensed programs to be installed
• Number of object conversions and how the conversions are done

IBM i installation processes
The system determines the type of installation process it uses based on available system resources and
the types of products being installed.
A single-process installation is when licensed programs are installed one at a time (sequentially). A
multiprocess installation is when the system starts multiple jobs to perform the installation of two or more
licensed programs at the same time.
Licensed Internal Code and the base part of the operating system are always installed using single-
process installation. Licensed programs (including libraries QGPL and QUSRSYS and optional parts of the
operating system) can be installed using either single-process or multiprocess installation.
If you are installing only one licensed program, the system uses single-process installation. If you are
installing more than one licensed program, multiprocess installation is used if system resources are
available. If system resources are not available, single-process installation is used. A single-process
installation is used when a system's main storage or auxiliary storage is limited and when a licensed
program exceeds the requirements for multiprocess installation. For any set of licensed programs, if the
system must use single-process installation, the installation takes longer.
Multiprocess installation
The operating system determines if your system configuration has enough system capacity to use
multiprocess installation to install licensed programs. If your system has the required resources, the
licensed programs are installed concurrently by doing the following tasks:
• Loading the licensed program installation files from the media to temporary save files.
• Using multiple batch jobs to concurrently install licensed programs from the save files. The save files
are deleted during the installation process when they are no longer needed.
During installation, a status panel indicates the licensed programs that are currently being installed from
save files. The display lists the licensed programs and the type of item being installed for each, as follows:
*PGM
Program objects
*LNG
Language objects
If your system does not have the required resources for a multiprocess installation, the licensed programs
are installed sequentially from the installation media (single-process). In single-process installation, the
status panel indicates the licensed program that is currently being installed from the media.
Checklist: Estimating IBM i installation time

Follow these directions to help you estimate the approximate installation time of this release.
This information is provided to assist you in estimating the approximate preparation, installation, and
postinstallation time of this release on your system. Use the following checklist as a guide. The checklist
refers you to other information or work sheets to obtain values.
The checklist assumes that you are not changing the primary language of your system. The estimate
you arrive at by using this checklist is based on the assumption that your system must perform a
single-process installation. If your system is able to use multiprocess installation, your time will be less.
The checklist and supporting work sheets do not include the amount of time that is spent on loading
the next volumes, media errors, or recovery procedures. User data is not included. The time needed for
INZSYS to complete is also not included.
To estimate your total installation time, follow these steps:
1. Estimate the amount of time you need to save your system before you install the new release. Time for
saving the system depends on how much storage you have and what percentage of the storage you are
using. Use the amount of time from the last backup of your system.

Time: _____________
2. Estimate the amount of time to replace Licensed Internal Code. Allow 30 minutes for smaller servers.
The average time for larger servers is about 15 minutes.
Time: _____________
3. Add the estimated amount of time to replace the operating system, which is approximately the same
for all systems.
Note: This installation time is based on using optical installation media. If you install from tape,
network, or a USB device, times will vary.
Time: __80 minutes__
4. Use “Times for installing licensed programs” on page 175 to estimate this time. Be sure to include all
the licensed programs and optional parts that you intend to install.
Time: _____________
5. If your system uses mirroring or an implementation of a RAID 5 or RAID 6 technique on the disk units
in the system ASP, add extra time as described in “Data protection mechanisms” on page 180.
Time: _____________
6. Consider the time required for your system to perform an IPL. If your system takes more than 20
minutes to perform an IPL, include the amount of time that exceeds 20 minutes. For example, if your
system takes 45 minutes to perform an IPL, enter the difference of 25 minutes for the time (45 - 20 =
25).
Time: _____________
7. Add time for saving your system after the installation. Be aware that data conversions can occur during
the save operation that could increase the time needed for saving your system.
Time: _____________
8. Determine the amount of time required to install the cumulative PTF package. Use the timing
information in the PTF Shipping Information Letter.
Time: _____________
9. Add time for any extra clean-up work and to re-customize your system.
Time: _____________
The total of these steps is your estimated time for installing your new release.
Estimated time: _____________
If you have data protection mechanisms, add the value you obtained from the information in “Data
protection mechanisms” on page 180): _____________
Total estimated time: _____________
Times for installing licensed programs

This information can be used to determine the estimated maximum value (in minutes) for installing your
licensed programs that are related to the IBM i operating system.
The following table includes data that was available at the time of publication. Use this data to complete
The estimated values are for individual process times for each licensed program to install. Expect some
variation in the values. These values are not accurate if you install from tape, such as for distribution tapes
created by a central site.
If you are viewing the following table online, use the information in Interactive calculation of total
licensed program installation time to calculate the installation time for your licensed programs.
Note:

1. The values were created by using images that were preloaded into an image catalog.
2. A hyphen indicates that no value can be calculated.
Table 11. Licensed program time information

Product Option Description Value for Value for
replacing adding
licensed licensed
program (in program (in
minutes) minutes)
5770-SS1 1 Extended Base Support 5.2 3.3
5770-SS1 2 Online Information 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 3 Extended Base Directory Support 11.6 9.7
5770-SS1 5 System/36 Environment 0.3 0.2
5770-SS1 6 System/38 Environment 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 7 Example Tools Library 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 8 AFP Compatibility Fonts 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 9 *PRV CL Compiler Support 1.5 0.5
5770-SS1 12 Host Servers 0.3 0.2
5770-SS1 13 System Openness Includes 3.7 2.8
5770-SS1 14 GDDM 0.2 0.1
5770-SS1 18 Media and Storage Extensions 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 21 Extended G11N Support 0.2 0.2
5770-SS1 22 ObjectConnect 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 23 OptiConnect 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 26 DB2 Symmetric Multiprocessing 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 27 DB2 Multisystem 0.1 0.3
5770-SS1 30 Qshell 0.2 0.2
5770-SS1 31 Domain Name System 0.5 1.6
5770-SS1 33 Portable App Solutions Environment 2.4 2.5
5770-SS1 34 Digital Certificate Manager 0.3 0.5
5770-SS1 35 CCA Cryptographic Service Provider 0.4 0.3
5770-SS1 36 PSF for IBM i 1-55 IPM Printer Support 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 37 PSF for IBM i 1-100 IPM Printer Support 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 38 PSF for IBM i Any Speed Printer Support 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 39 International Components for Unicode 1.2 1.1
5770-SS1 41 HA Switchable Resources 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 42 HA Journal Performance 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 43 Additional Fonts 4.9 5.4
5770-SS1 44 Encrypted Backup Enablement 0.1 0.1

Table 11. Licensed program time information (continued)
replacing adding
licensed licensed
minutes) minutes)
5770-SS1 45 Encrypted ASP Enablement 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 47 IBM Advanced Data Security for i 0.1 0.1
5770-SS1 48 IBM Db2 Data Mirroring 0.1 0.1
5761-AP1 Base IBM Advanced DBCS Printer Support for iSeries 0.2 0.2
5761-AP1 1 Adv DBCS Printer Support - IPDS 0.1 0.1
5733-ARE Base IBM Application Runtime Expert for i 1.0 0.7
5770-BR1 base IBM Backup, Recovery and Media Services for i 2.7 2.1
5770-BR1 1 BRMS - Network Feature 0.1 0.1
5770-BR1 2 BRMS - Advanced Feature 0.1 0.1
5761-CM1 base IBM Communications Utilities for System i 0.2 0.2
5761-DB1 base IBM System/38 Utilities for System i 0.4 0.3
5770-DBM Base IBM Db2 Mirror for i 0.3 0.3
5770-DBM 1 IBM Db2 Mirror Enablement 0.1 0.1
5770-DFH base IBM CICS Transaction Server for i 0.4 0.3
5770-DFH 1 CICS - Sample Applications 0.1 0.1
5770-DG1 base IBM HTTP Server for i 2.1 1.8
5761-DP4 base IBM Db2 DataPropagator for iSeries, V8.1 0.5 0.5
5761-DS2 base IBM Business Graphics Utility for System i 0.1 0.1
5769-FN1 base IBM Advanced Function Printing DBCS Fonts for 0.1 0.1
AS/400
5769-FN1 1 AFP DBCS Fonts - Japanese 0.6 0.6
5769-FN1 2 AFP DBCS Fonts - Korean 0.3 0.3
5769-FN1 3 AFP DBCS Fonts - Traditional Chinese 0.1 0.1
5769-FN1 4 AFP DBCS Fonts - Simplified Chinese 0.1 0.1
5769-FN1 5 AFP DBCS Fonts - Thai 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT base IBM Advanced Function Printing Fonts for 0.1 0.1
AS/400
5769-FNT 1 AFP Fonts - Sonoran Serif 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT 2 AFP Fonts - Sonoran Serif Headliner 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT 3 AFP Fonts - Sonoran Sans Serif 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT 4 AFP Fonts - Sonoran Sans Serif Headliner 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT 5 AFP Fonts - Sonoran Sans Serif Condensed 0.1 0.1

replacing adding
licensed licensed
minutes) minutes)
5769-FNT 6 AFP Fonts - Sonoran Sans Serif Expanded 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT 7 AFP Fonts - Monotype Garamond 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT 8 AFP Fonts - Century Schoolbook 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT 9 AFP Fonts - Pi and Specials 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT 10 AFP Fonts - ITC Souvenir 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT 11 AFP Fonts - ITC Avant Garde Gothic 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT 12 AFP Fonts - Math and Science 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT 13 AFP Fonts - DATA1 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT 14 AFP Fonts - APL2 0.1 0.1
5769-FNT 15 AFP Fonts - OCR A and OCR B 0.1 0.1
5770-HAS base IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for i 0.8 0.6
5770-HAS 1 IBM PowerHA for i Enterprise Edition 0.1 0.1
5770-HAS 2 IBM PowerHA for i Standard Edition 0.1 0.1
5770-HAS 3 IBM PowerHA for i Express Edition 0.1 0.1
5770-HAS 4 Reserved 0.1 0.1
5770-HAS 5 Reserved 0.1 0.1
5722-IP1 base IBM Infoprint Server for iSeries 1.3 1.3
5722-IP1 1 PS to AFP Transform 0.3 0.3
5770-JS1 base IBM Advanced Job Scheduler for i 4.2 1.0
5770-JV1 base IBM Developer Kit for Java 0.2 0.2
5770-JV1 16 Java SE 8 32 bit 1.0 1.0
5770-JV1 17 Java SE 8 64 bit 1.2 1.2
5770-MG1 base IBM Managed System Services for i 0.3 0.3
5770-NAE base IBM Network Authentication Enablement for i 2.5 2.5
5733-OMF base OmniFind Text Search Server for Db2 for i 2.2 2.2
5770-PT1 base IBM Performance Tools for i 0.2 0.2
5770-PT1 1 Performance Tools - Manager Feature 0.2 0.2
5770-PT1 2 Performance Tools - Agent Feature 0.1 0.1
5770-PT1 3 Performance Tools - Job Watcher 0.1 0.1
5770-PT1 4 Performance Tools - Reserved 0.1 0.1
5770-PT1 5 Performance Tools - Reserved 0.1 0.1
5770-QU1 base IBM Query for i 0.1 0.1

replacing adding
licensed licensed
minutes) minutes)
5770-RD1 base IBM Content Manager OnDemand for i 2.5 2.4
5770-RD1 12 OnDemand PDF Indexer 0.4 0.4
5770-RD1 14 OnDemand Enhanced Retention Management 0.1 0.1
5770-RD1 15 OnDemand Distribution Facility 0.1 0.1
5733-SC1 base IBM Portable Utilities for i 0.1 0.1
5733-SC1 1 OpenSSH, OpenSSL, zlib functions 1.3 1.2
5770-SM1 base IBM System Manager for i 0.3 0.2
5770-ST1 base IBM Db2 Query Manager and SQL Development 0.2 0.2
Kit for i
5770-TC1 base IBM TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities for i 0.4 0.4
5770-TS1 base IBM Transform Services for i 0.2 0.2
5770-TS1 1 Transforms - AFP to PDF Transform 0.3 0.3
5770-UME base IBM Universal Manageability Enablement for i 2.0 2.9
5770-WDS base IBM Rational Development Studio for i 0.4 1.0
5770-WDS 21 Application Development ToolSet 0.4 1.0
5770-WDS 31 ILE RPG 0.2 1.1
5770-WDS 32 System/36 Compatible RPG II 0.2 1.1
5770-WDS 33 System/38 Compatible RPG III 0.3 1.3
5770-WDS 34 RPG/400 0.2 1.3
5770-WDS 35 ILE RPG *PRV Compiler 0.2 1.0
5770-WDS 41 ILE COBOL 0.3 1.3
5770-WDS 42 System/36 Compatible COBOL 0.2 1.2
5770-WDS 43 System/38 Compatible COBOL 0.2 1.0
5770-WDS 44 OPM COBOL 0.2 1.2
5770-WDS 45 ILE COBOL *PRV Compiler 0.3 1.1
5770-WDS 51 ILE C 0.3 1.0
5770-WDS 52 ILE C++ 0.5 1.0
5770-WDS 56 IXLC for C/C++ 0.2 1.2
5770-WDS 60 Workstation Tools - Base 0.2 0.4
5733-WQX base IBM Db2 Web Query for i 19.6 18.9
5733-WQX 1 Express Edition 0.1 0.1
5733-WQX 2 Standard Edition 0.1 0.1

replacing adding
licensed licensed
minutes) minutes)
5733-WQX 4 Developer Users 0.1 0.1
5733-WQX 5 Developer Workbench Users 0.1 0.1
5733-WQX 6 Runtime Enablement Groups 0.1 0.1
5733-WQX 7 JDE Adapter 0.1 0.1
5733-WQX 8 DataMigrator for i 0.1 0.1
5770-XH2 base IBM i Access for Web 1.6 1.5
5770-XW1 base IBM i Access Family 0.1 0.1
5770-XW1 1 IBM i Access Enablement Support 0.1 0.1
Total licensed program installation time: ____________________
Data protection mechanisms

If your system uses mirroring or an implementation of a RAID 5 or RAID 6 technique on the disk units in
the system ASP, your IBM i installation time can be longer.
This amount of time will vary depending on your configuration, but if the disk units are protected with
RAID 5 or RAID 6, the total installation time (for Licensed Internal Code, the IBM i operating system, and
licensed programs) will be approximately 15 percent longer. If the disk units are mirror protected, the
total installation time will be approximately 10 percent longer. Mirroring and implementations of the RAID
5 or RAID 6 techniques do not affect the duration of save operations.
Using the percents given, include a time estimate for your system in “Checklist: Estimating IBM i
installation time” on page 174.
Installation devices and media

These devices can be used to install the IBM i release.
“Types of software installation devices” on page 10 provides an overview of the devices available and
their naming conventions.
Optical media
This topic includes tips for using optical devices and optical media to install an IBM i release, install PTFs
(fixes), or install single licensed programs.
The optical device used with the optical media class is considered the alternate IPL device.
Keep optical media in its protective case when not in use. When handling optical media, do not touch
the surface. If the media has dust or fingerprints on it, it can be cleaned with a lint free cloth (the tape
cleaning cloth can be used). Gently wipe the media from the center to the outside of the disc.
When you install from optical media, it is important to know what each media volume contains so that you
do not exit the installation process prematurely. The process of creating a master installation list will help
you become familiar with what software is contained on each media volume.
The system must be powered on before you can load optical media in the media drawer. “Starting from a
power-off condition” on page 163 describes how to start the system when power is off.

If you are using DVD, verify that you insert the media in the correct media drive.
Tape or tape libraries

This topic includes IBM i requirements for tape devices or tape libraries.
If you use tape for your installation, you need to determine which tape unit to use for the alternate IPL.
The tape unit for the alternate IPL can be an internal or an external tape unit. For systems managed by the
Hardware Management Console (HMC), or the Integrated Virtualization Manager, the adapter to use for
alternate IPL is defined by the partition properties. It is not possible to select a specific device to use for
the installation, so there must be install media in only one of the tape units attached to the adapter. If you
do not know which tape unit to use, contact your marketing representative or authorized service provider.
Note: You can use a tape image catalog and a virtual tape device to install PTF fixes, to install single
licensed programs, or to install or upgrade an IBM i release.
To help prevent media errors, be sure to clean the heads on your alternate IPL tape drive before you begin
the installation process. Refer to your tape drive reference guide if you need more information on how to
clean the heads. If you receive a media error message during your installation process, see Chapter 15,
“Troubleshooting software installation problems,” on page 145 for recovery information.
If you have an alternate installation tape device that you are sharing, make sure other users do not assign
or try to use the tape drive during the installation because the installation process might fail.
When you install a release using a tape library device you must make sure that the install media is already
mounted in one of the tape devices within the tape library before starting the installation.
Non-IBM tape device

This topic provides recommendations for non-IBM tape device use during an IBM i upgrade.
If you are using a non-IBM tape device, read informational APAR II09685 for more details on installing a
release. This informational APAR states that it is for V3R2, V3R6, and V3R7. The instructions, however, are
also valid for this release.
If your tape device emulates an IBM tape device, you might experience problems during the IBM
i installation process, and receive message CPF5401. If this occurs, contact your vendor to confirm
whether your tape drive is compatible with IBM i 7.4.
Virtual optical storage using the Network File System

The virtual optical device support of IBM i provides a method for using virtual optical images from a single
image source that can be shared with other systems in a network.
A client with a virtual optical device type 632B model 003 can access images located on a server using
the Network File System. In previous releases, it existed in a local system integrated file system directory.
This device can be used to install licensed internal code, IBM i, licensed programs, PTFs, and restore user
data.
Image catalog for a virtual device

You can use either an optical image catalog or a tape image catalog to perform an IBM i software upgrade,
install PTFs (fixes), or install single licensed programs.
An image catalog is an object on the system that contains optical images. Each catalog is associated with
one user-specified integrated file system directory. The system-recognized identifier for the object type is
*IMGCLG.
Image catalog requirements:
• An image catalog upgrade works like a D-mode IPL without a console during the installation of Licensed
Internal Code. Reference codes are used to display the status.

• Installations done by using image catalogs require an IBM i control language (CL) command line to
initiate the installation.
• An installation cannot be performed if an independent auxiliary storage pool (ASP) is accessible. Image
files cannot reside in an independent ASP.
• Virtual media devices do not support the LODRUN command using multiple media. This refers to the
OS support of LODRUN only. The customer written program (QINSTAPP) can make use of image catalog
commands to manipulate volumes. The only time OS support would handle multiple volumes is if a
restore operation spanned the volumes.
• To perform an installation using image catalogs, you must have at least 1536 MB of free storage on the
load-source disk unit. “Preparing to upgrade or replace software using an image catalog” on page 34
describes how to calculate storage requirements and free up space in the load-source disk unit for an
image catalog. “Cleaning up disk storage space” on page 52 describes other general considerations on
how to free up space in the load-source disk unit.
Using an alternate installation device

You can learn how to set up, disable, verify, and select an alternate installation device.
Alternate installation device: Overview

You can perform installation and recovery procedures by using the primary installation device along with
an alternate installation device that you define.
The alternate installation device can be a tape device or an optical device. Some systems, typically
with faster devices attached, might see a performance improvement when using an alternate installation
device. You can use the alternate installation device for any installation or recovery that requires replacing
Licensed Internal Code. Some models might require that you set up an alternate installation device.
When you use an alternate installation device, the system might use the primary installation device
to load a small portion of the Licensed Internal Code during an IPL-type D and then continues the
installation by using the media in the alternate installation device. The media in the alternate installation
device can be SAVSYS media or distribution media created by a central site.
Notes:
• If you use an alternate installation device, you need to ensure that you set up the device and that you
enable the device. You also need to have the optical media or tape media that contains the Licensed
Internal Code and your save media.
Setting up an alternate installation device

Before you use an alternate installation device, you need to ensure that you define it on a bus, and you
must enable the device.
You need to record and keep the logical address of the system bus and system card at which the alternate
installation device is attached. If you have the device set up on a different bus and you do not have this
information available, you will not be able to complete installations or recoveries.
It is helpful to record the tape or optical drive's serial number that you plan to use as the alternate
installation device.
If you change the configuration of your system, you need to ensure that this information is correct before
you start to use the alternate installation device.
To set the addresses and enable the alternate installation device, perform the following steps:
Note: You need to know the password for dedicated service tools (DST) to perform this procedure.
1. Place the media that contains the current release Licensed Internal Code into the primary installation
device.
2. Set the system mode to Manual.
Then perform an initial program load (IPL) using this command:

PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) IPLSRC(B)
Note: The default value for the Power Down System (PWRDWNSYS) command is to display a
confirmation. This can be changed by specifying *NO for the Confirm (CONFIRM) parameter:
CONFIRM(*NO).
Alternative: An alternative to this step is to select function 21 (Dedicated service tools). If you use
this alternative, the next step is step 4. You will not need to perform step 12.
Logical partition users:
• If you are using Hardware Management Console (HMC), see the Managing the Hardware
Management Console (HMC) topic.
3. When the IPL or Install the System display appears, select option 3 (Use dedicated service tools
(DST)) and press the Enter key.
4. The Dedicated Service Tools (DST) Sign On display appears.
Dedicated Service Tools (DST) Sign On

System: SYSTEMA
Service tools user . . . . . . . . . . . . QSECOFR
Service tools password . . . . . . . . . . _______
Sign on using the QSECOFR user profile.

Note: Do not sign on with a profile other than QSECOFR.
5. The Use Dedicated Service Tools (DST) menu appears.
From the Use Dedicated Service Tools (DST) menu, perform the following tasks:
a. Select option 5 (Work with DST environment).
b. Select option 2 (System devices) on the Work with DST Environment display.
c. Select option 5 (Alternate installation device) on the Work with System Devices display.
d. Select your device type on the Select Media Type display.
6. The Select Alternate Installation Device display lists available devices.

System: SYSTEMA


Bus Resource Serial

16 TAP22 3592 01A 13-1300283
16 TAP23 3592 E05 13-1350492
16 TAP24 3592 01A 13-1300291
16 TAP25 3592 E05 13-1350477
16 TAP26 3580 002 00-0110666
16 TAP27 3590 E1A 13-C1610
16 TAP28 3590 E1A 13-C1599
16 TAP29 3590 01A 13-AB733
16 TAP30 3590 01A 13-AB388
16 TAP31 3580 003 00-19944
More...
From this display, type a 5 (Display details) next to the resource you want to view details and press
the Enter key.
7. The Display Device Details display appears.

Display Device Details
System: SYSTEMA
Resource Serial
Name Type Model Number
TAP23 63A0 001 13-1355555
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . : UTMP3.C01.01B7A4G-DB3-D41
Logical address:
Bus:
System bus . . . . . . . . : 16
System board . . . . . . . : 0
System card . . . . . . . . : 32
Storage:
I/O bus number . . . . . . : 0
Controller . . . . . . . . : 14
Device address . . . . . . : 0
F3=Exit F12=Cancel
You need to have a record of the addresses assigned to the alternate installation device selected for
installing a system. Record the following information:
• Type/Model: _________
• System bus: _________
• System card: _________
• Serial number: _________
Notes:
• You might want to repeat this process to record the addresses for all alternate installation devices
that appear in step 6. You should store this information in a safe place, such as the location where
your recovery information and recovery media are stored.
• If more than one alternate installation device is defined, only one can be enabled.
• You should ensure that only one device contains valid installation media. This prevents you from
loading the wrong version of the Licensed Internal Code.
Press the Enter key.
8. The Select Alternate Installation Device display appears.
Type 1 (Select) next to the resource you want and press the Enter key.
9. You should see the following message at the bottom of the display:
Alternate installation device selected
10. Press F3 (Exit) to return to the Use Dedicated Service Tools (DST) display.
11. Press F3 (Exit) again.
The Exit Dedicated Service Tools (DST) display appears.
Exit Dedicated Service Tools (DST)

System: SYSTEMA
1. Exit DST
2. Resume dedicated service tools
Type 1 (Exit Dedicated Service Tools (DST)) and press the Enter key.
12. The next display you see is the IPL or Install the System display.
Type 1 (Perform an IPL) and press the Enter key to complete the procedure.

Disabling an alternate installation device
If you need to disable an alternate installation device, follow these steps.
You might need to disable an alternate installation device for one of the following reasons:
• To continue with an installation using the primary installation device.
• To enable a different device as an alternate installation device.
• To correct the logical address if hardware has been moved or changed.
1. Use the system or logical partition control panel to set the mode to Manual.
Then perform an attended initial program load (IPL) using the command: PWRDWNSYS
OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) IPLSRC(B).
Note: Beginning in V6R1, the default value for the Power Down System (PWRDWNSYS) command is to
display a confirmation. This can be changed by specifying *NO for the Confirm (CONFIRM) parameter:
CONFIRM(*NO).
Alternative: An alternative to this step is to select function 21 (Dedicated service tools). If you use this
alternative, skip steps “2” on page 185 and “9” on page 185.
Logical partition users: If you are using Hardware Management Console (HMC), see the Managing the
Hardware Management Console (HMC) topic.
2. When the IPL or Install the System display appears, select option 3 (Use dedicated service tools (DST))
and press the Enter key.
3. The Dedicated Service Tools (DST) Sign On display appears. Sign on using the QSECOFR user profile.
4. The Use Dedicated Service Tools (DST) menu appears.
From the Use Dedicated Service Tools (DST) menu, perform the following tasks:
a. Select option 5 (Work with DST Environment).
b. Select option 2 (System devices) on the Work with DST Environment display.
c. Select option 5 (Alternate installation device) on the Work with System Devices display.
5. At the Select Alternate Installation Device display, press F2 (Deselect device).
6. You should see the following message at the bottom of the display:
Alternate installation device deselected
7. Press F3 (Exit) to return to the Use Dedicated Service Tools (DST) display.
8. Press F3 (Exit) again. The Exit Dedicated Service Tools (DST) display appears.
Type 1 (Exit DST) and press the Enter key.
9. The next display you see is the IPL or Install the System display.
Type 1 (Perform an IPL) and press the Enter key to complete the procedure.
Verifying and selecting an alternate installation device during a manual

installation
To verify and select an alternate installation device during a manual installation, follow these steps.

Type 3, and press Enter. This option provides the ability to define an alternative installation device as
the install source for the Licensed Internal Code.

2. Verifying and selecting alternate installation device: The Select Alternate Installation Device Bus
display appears.

System: XXXX
1=Select

_ 1
_ 2
1 3
_ 4
_ 5
_ 6
_ 7
_ 8
_ 9
_ A
_ B
_ C
_ D
More.....
F2=Deselect Device F3=Exit F5=Refresh F12=Cancel
F13=Bypass bus select
a. Verify that the selected device is on the correct system bus. Type 1 in the Options field next to the
selected bus, and press Enter.
b. Select the media type on the Select Media Type display and press Enter.
Select Media Type

System: XXXX
1. Tape
2. Optical
This might take several minutes. If you see the message

No alternate installation device configured
, wait one minute and refresh the display.
name, type, model, and serial number for the device.

System: SYSTEMA
Additional devices might be available for use. Press F5 to see


Bus Resource Serial

_ 1 TAP01 6384 001 00-0270004
_ 3 TAP19 3570 B11 13-22222
d. Type 1 to select the device.

e. The message
Alternate installation device selected
appears. Press F3 to return to the Install Licensed Internal Code display.

End of verifying and selecting alternate installation device.
If you are using an Hardware Management Console (HMC) to perform an IPL of the system from alternate
media, complete the steps in Task 3: Preparing to start the system from an alternate IPL device.
IBM i release interoperability

A system interoperates with another system when you exchange data or when you save and restore
objects. Review the supported combinations of IBM i releases.
Interoperability is the ability of one system to exchange data or objects with another system. The
exchange can be performed electronically or by physical media (such as tape). Either system can initiate
the exchange.
A system also interoperates with another system when it saves and restores objects.
If you have several systems in a network, they must be at compatible releases. This is necessary if objects
and data are to be interchanged between systems. You can use option 10 (Display licensed programs) on
the Work with Licensed Programs menu (type GO LICPGM) to see the installed release of your licensed
programs.
The source system (the system that sends the information) and the target system (the system that
receives the information) must be within the supported releases.
To be interoperable, objects must be saved by specifying either a specific release or *PRV for the value of
the target release (TGTRLS) parameter.
You can save and restore licensed programs just like other objects as long as the release is compatible
with the operating system release. “Licensed program releases and sizes” on page 167 contains more
information about compatible releases of licensed programs.
For more information about supported combinations of IBM i releases or saving objects to a system that is
running a previous release, see the Release-to-release support topic in the IBM i Information Center.
Installation notes about the IBM i release

This information describes miscellaneous requirements or changes to the IBM i release.
Note: The system must be in a restricted state to install the QGPL and QUSRSYS libraries, and to install
Option 12 (Host Servers).
5770-SS1, IBM i Option 1 Extended Base Support
This option installs automatically when you install the new release of the operating system. You cannot
delete this option.
5770-SS1, IBM i Option 3 Extended Base Directory Support
This option installs automatically when you install the new release of the operating system. This option
contains integrated file system directories. You cannot delete this option.
To find other information about what's new or changed this release, see the Memo to Users in the
information center. For more information about products or features that might not be supported in
future releases of the operating system or on future models, on Product Previews, and on Statements of
Directions, see IBM i Support Planning (http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/i/planning/).

Media labels and their contents
This information lists the optical media that you receive with your IBM i order.
Additional products may have been added to the media since this document was published. For the latest
version of the media labels and their contents document, refer to the Customer Notices and information
website (www.ibm.com/systems/support/planning/notices.html). Select the tab labeled IBM i 7.4 for
release specific information.
Your media for installation must be arranged in the order that is listed in the Media labels and their
contents document.
Release identifier for i 7.4

Distribution media labels indicate the release and modification level in a format that is different from what
appears on displays during installation.
Media type identifiers

Labels on the distribution media that are used for installation have unique identifiers. Media type
identifiers are located on the center of the label. These identifiers help you determine when to use each
media volume.
When you are ready to install your new software, arrange the media in this order:
1. Licensed Machine Code - I_BASE_01
This language independent Licensed Machine Code (Licensed Internal Code) supports all language
versions. The Licensed Machine Code is part of the standard set of media.
2. Multiple language version media - B_GROUPx_nn
This media contains the multiple language versions of the operating system, IBM-supplied libraries,
no charge options, no-charge licensed programs, and keyed products. For the media identifier string
B_GROUPx_nn, x indicates the language group and nn indicates a sequence number. See “Feature
codes for language version” on page 194 for a list of languages that are in each group.
3. F_MULTI_NLV
This media contains some additional programs, products, single licensed programs, or options.
4. N29xx_01 Secondary Language Media
This media contains only language objects for the indicated secondary language. For secondary
language media, the value for 29xx is the feature code of the secondary language as used for
installation.
Notes:
1. Keep all of your distribution media. You might need them for recovery procedures.
2. You might receive additional media volumes that do not conform to these descriptions. Examples
include media that contain PRPQs or media for IBM i Access Family products that are installed on
workstations. Also, IBM Business Partners might label the media differently.
3. Julian dates are shown in the form yddd. The y is the last digit of the year (0 through 9), and ddd is the
day of the year (0 through 366). For example, the Julian date for 6 April 2018 would be shown as 4096
because 06 April is the 96th day of the year 2018.
I_BASE_01 (LCD8-2576-0x) Entitled Software Support (ESS Only)

Requires a
software
Product Option Description license key
5770-999 9999 USB Licensed Machine Code No

I_BASE_01 (LCD8-2320-0x) Entitled Software Support (ESS Only)
Requires a
software
5770-999 9999 Utility for bootable Licensed Machine Code No
I_BASE_01 (LCD8-2553-0x)
Requires a
software
5770-999 9999 Licensed Machine Code No
B_GROUPx_01 (LCD8-2554-0x B_GROUP1_01) (LCD8-2563-0x B_GROUP2_01) (LCD8-2568-0x

B_GROUP3_01)
Requires a
Code Load software
Product Option ID Description license key
5770-SS1 Base 5050 IBM i Yes
(QGPL,
QUSRSYS,
QSYS)

B_GROUP3_02)
Requires a
Code Load software
5770-SS1 1 5050 Extended Base Support No
5770-SS1 2 5050 Online Information No
5770-SS1 3 5050 Extended Base Directory Support No
5770-SS1 5 5050 System/36 Environment No
5770-SS1 6 5050 System/38 Environment No
5770-SS1 7 5050 Example Tools Library No
5770-SS1 8 5050 AFP Compatibility Fonts No
5770-SS1 9 5050 *PRV CL Compiler Support No
5770-SS1 12 5050 Host Servers No
5770-SS1 13 5050 System Openness Includes No
5770-SS1 14 5050 GDDM No
5770-SS1 18 5103 Media and Storage Extensions Yes
5770-SS1 21 5050 Extended G11N Support No
5770-SS1 22 5050 ObjectConnect No
5770-SS1 30 5050 Qshell No

B_GROUP3_02) (continued)
Requires a
Code Load software
5770-SS1 31 5050 Domain Name System and Dynamic Host No
Configuration
5770-SS1 34 5050 Digital Certificate Manager No
5770-SS1 35 5050 CCA Cryptographic Service Provider No
5770-SS1 36 5112 PSF for IBM i 1-55 IPM Printer Support Yes
5770-SS1 37 5113 PSF for IBM i 1-100 IPM Printer Support Yes
5770-SS1 38 5114 PSF for IBM i Any Speed Printer Support Yes
5770-SS1 39 5050 International Components for Unicode No
B_GROUPx_03 (LCD8-2559-0x B_GROUP1_03) (LCD8-2565-0x B_GROUP2_03) (LCD8-2570_0x

B_GROUP3_03)
Requires a
Code Load software
5770-SS1 23 5105 OptiConnect No
5770-SS1 33 5111 Portable App Solutions Environment No
5770-SS1 44 5050 Encrypted Backup Enablement No
5770-SS1 45 5050 Encrypted ASP Enablement No
5770-MG1 base 5050 Managed System Services No
5770-SM1 base 5050 System Manager No
5733-ARE base 5050 Application Runtime Expert No
5770-DFH base 5050 CICS No
5770-DFH 1 5050 CICS - Sample Applications No
5798-FAX base 5050 Facsimile Support No

B_GROUP3_04)
Requires a
Code Load software
5761-AP1 base 5050 IBM Advanced DBCS Printer Support for iSeries Yes
(B_GROUP3_04 only)
5761-AP1 1 5101 Adv DBCS Printer Support - IPDS Yes
(B_GROUP3_04 only)
5770-BR1 base 5050 IBM Backup, Recovery and Media Services for i Yes
5770-BR1 1 5101 BRMS - Network Feature Yes
5770-BR1 2 5102 BRMS - Advanced Feature Yes

Requires a
Code Load software
5761-CM1 base 5050 IBM Communications Utilities for System i Yes
5770-DG1 base 5050 IBM HTTP Server for i No
5770-HAS base 5050 IBM PowerHA SystemMirror for i Standard No
Edition
5770-HAS 1 5051 PowerHA for i Enterprise Edition Yes
5770-HAS 2 5052 PowerHA for i Standard Edition Yes
5770-HAS 3 5053 PowerHA for i Express Edition Yes
5770-HAS 4 5054 PowerHA Yes
5770-HAS 5 5055 PowerHA Yes
5722-IP1 base 5050 IBM Infoprint Server for iSeries Yes
5770-JS1 base 5050 IBM Advanced Job Scheduler for i Yes
5770-NAE base 5050 IBM Network Authentication Enablement for i No
5770-PT1 base 5050 IBM Performance Tools for i Yes
5770-PT1 1 5101 Performance Tools - Manager Feature Yes
5770-PT1 2 5102 Performance Tools - Agent Feature Yes
5770-PT1 3 5103 Performance Tools - Job Watcher Yes
5770-PT1 4 5104 Performance Tools - Reserved Yes
5770-PT1 5 5105 Performance Tools - Reserved Yes
5770-QU1 base 5050 IBM Query for i Yes
5733-SC1 base 5050 IBM Portable Utilities for i No
5733-SC1 1 5050 OpenSSH, OpenSSL, zlib functions No
5770-SS1 41 5116 HA Switchable Resources Yes
5770-SS1 42 5117 HA Journal Performance Yes
5770-SS1 43 5050 Additional Fonts No
5770-SS1 47 5050 IBM Advanced Data Security for i No
5770-SS1 48 5120 Db2 Data Mirroring No
5770-ST1 base 5050 IBM Db2 Query Manager and SQL Development Yes
Kit for i
5770-TC1 base 5050 IBM TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities for i No
5770-TS1 base 5050 IBM Transform Services for i No
5770-TS1 1 5050 Transforms - AFP to PDF Transform No
5770-UME base 5050 IBM Universal Manageability Enablement for i No
5770-XH2 base 5050 IBM i Access for Web No

Requires a
Code Load software
5770-XW1 base 5050 IBM i Access Family Yes
5770-XW1 1 5101 IBM i Access Enablement Support Yes

B_GROUP3_05)
Requires a
Code software
Product Option Load ID Description license key
5770-DBM base 5050 Db2 Mirror for i No
5770-DBM 1 5101 Db2 Mirror Enablement Yes
5770-DBM 2 5102 Reserved - Option 2 Yes
5770-JV1 base 5050 IBM Developer Kit for Java No
5770-JV1 16 5116 Developer Kit for Java 8 32 bit No
5770-JV1 17 5117 Developer Kit for Java 8 64 bit No
5770-WDS base 5050 IBM Rational Development Studio for i No
5770-WDS 21 - Appl Dev 5103 Application Development ToolSet Yes
Toolset
5770-WDS 31 - ILE 5101 ILE RPG Yes
Compilers
5770-WDS 32 - Heritage 5102 System/36 Compatible RPG II Yes
Compilers
5770-WDS 33 - Heritage 5102 System/38 Compatible RPG III Yes
Compilers
5770-WDS 34 - Heritage 5102 RPG/400 Yes
Compilers
5770-WDS 35 - ILE 5101 ILE RPG *PRV Compiler Yes
Compilers
5770-WDS 41 - ILE 5101 ILE COBOL Yes
Compilers
5770-WDS 42 - Heritage 5102 System/36 Compatible COBOL Yes
Compilers
5770-WDS 43 - Heritage 5102 System/38 Compatible COBOL Yes
Compilers
5770-WDS 44 - Heritage 5102 OPM COBOL Yes
Compilers

Requires a
Code software
Product Option Load ID Description license key
5770-WDS 45 - ILE 5101 ILE COBOL *PRV Compiler Yes
Compilers
5770-WDS 51 - ILE 5101 ILE C Yes
Compilers
5770-WDS 52 - ILE 5101 ILE C++ Yes
Compilers
5770-WDS 56 - ILE 5101 IXLC for C/C++ Yes
Compilers
5770-WDS 60 - base 5050 Workstation Tools - Base No
F_MULTI_NLV (LCD8-1900-0x F_MULTI_NLV DB2 Web Query for i)

Requires a
Code Load software
5733-WQX base 5050 IBM DB2 Web Query for i Yes
5733-WQX 1 5101 Express Edition Yes
5733-WQX 2 5102 Standard Edition Yes
5733-WQX 4 5104 Developer Users Yes
5733-WQX 5 5105 Developer Workbench Users Yes
5733-WQX 6 5106 Runtime Enablement Groups Yes
5733-WQX 7 5107 JDE Adapter Yes
5733-WQX 8 5108 DataMigrator for i Yes
IBM i Access Client Solutions (LCD8-2009-0x)

Product Description
5733-XJ1 IBM i Access Client Solutions
IBM i Access Client Solutions Entitled Software Support (ESS Only)

Product Description
5733-XJ1 IBM i Access Client Solutions (LCD8-2010-0x)
5733-XJ1 IBM i Access Client Solutions for Windows (LCD8-2011-0x)
5733-XJ1 IBM i Access Client Solutions for Linux (LCD8-2012-0x)

(LCD8-2390-0x IBM Cloud Storage Solutions for i) Entitled Software Support (ESS Only)
Requires a
Code Load software
5733-ICC base 5050 IBM Cloud Storage Solutions for i No
5733-ICC 1 5101 Cloud Storage Yes
(LCD8-2429-0x ARCAD RPG Converter for IBM i) Entitled Software Support (ESS Only)
Requires a
software
5733-AC1 base ARCAD RPG Converter for IBM i No
(LCD8-2430-0x ARCAD Observer for IBM i) Entitled Software Support (ESS Only)
Requires a
software
5733-AO1 base ARCAD Observer for IBM i No
Notes:
1. Refer to the Entitled Software Support (ESS) web site (www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/
OpenServlet.wss) to access, download, and manage your software programs. Please visit this web
site, and under the IBM i Evaluation, Try & Buy and NLV download tab, you can find your trial use
software for this product.
2. You might receive other media that contains a single licensed program or option and also has the
volume ID of F_MULTI_NLV. The media label lists the licensed program or option contained on the
media.
Feature codes for language version

Use this table to locate the appropriate IBM i feature code for your primary or secondary language.
Note: When you install the operating system, the system prompts for the primary language in the form
29xx. When you install the secondary language, you select a feature code, in the form 29xx, from a list of
national language feature code identifiers.
For example, if you ordered French for your primary language and Arabic as your secondary language, you
would specify 2928 as your primary language when installing the operating system and select 2954 from
the list of feature codes when you install the secondary language.

Table 12. Feature codes for language version
Group 1 languages (5837) Group 2 languages (5838) Group 3 languages (5839)
2924 English 2924 English 2924 English

2963 Belgian Dutch MNCS 2995 Albanian 2938 English DBCS
2909 Belgian English 2954 Arabic Uppercase
2966 Belgian French MNCS 2974 Bulgarian 2984 English DBCS
2980 Brazilian Portuguese 2912 Croatian Uppercase and Lowercase
2981 Canadian French MNCS 2975 Czech 2930 Japanese Universal
2926 Danish 2902 Estonian 2962 Japanese Katakana
2923 Dutch Netherlands 2998 Farsi 2986 Korean
2925 Finnish 2957 Greek 2906 Laotian
2928 French 2961 Hebrew 2989 Simplified Chinese
2940 French MNCS 2976 Hungarian 2987 Traditional Chinese
2929 German 2904 Latvian 2972 Thai
2939 German MNCS 2903 Lithuanian 2905 Vietnamese
2958 Icelandic 2913 Macedonian
2932 Italian 2978 Polish
2942 Italian MNCS 2992 Romanian
2933 Norwegian 2979 Russian
2922 Portuguese 2914 Serbian
2996 Portuguese MNCS 2994 Slovakian
2931 Spanish 2911 Slovenian
2937 Swedish 2956 Turkish
Blank displays
During an IBM i installation, you will see blank displays at times.
If the blank displays are predictable, instructions give an approximate amount of time when there appears
to be no installation activity. Other blank displays are less predictable because of unique situations on
your system. If the processor light is blinking or reference codes are changing, the installation process
is active. If the processor light goes out, the attention light turns on, and a reference code appears on
the control panel, go to Chapter 15, “Troubleshooting software installation problems,” on page 145 and
follow the instructions.
System password
The system password identifies all model changes to help maintain the quality and integrity of the system.
The system password also ensures the protection of IBM's intellectual property, including IBM Licensed
Internal Code and licensed programs.
Support exists to detect processor model changes on all systems through the use of a 16-character
system password. New systems from the factory come with the correct system password already
installed. A new system password is required for each model change or for conditions that indicate
probable change of ownership. If you do not have the system password at the first IPL, contact your
marketing representative to place a system password RPQ (Request for Price Quotation) order. IBM
manufacturing receives the RPQ order and sends the system password to you for installation. If the
correct system password is not entered, you can select a system-password bypass period to allow you
to obtain the correct system password from your marketing representative. If the correct password is not
available and the bypass period expires, the system will not complete the next IPL unless the correct
password is installed. While in bypass mode, the system uses operator messages to indicate the time that
remains until the bypass period expires.

Installed status values
Use these values to determine whether you can use a software product or whether you need to upgrade a
licensed program.
Following is a description of the installed status values you might see on the LICPGM displays. You can
use these values to determine whether you can use a product or whether you need to upgrade a licensed
program. If you do not see a value of *COMPATIBLE, you can check the other installed status values for
how to proceed.
*COMPATIBLE
The product is installed. Its version, release, and modification is compatible with the installed level of
the operating system. You can use this program with the installed level of the operating system.
*INSTALLED
The product is installed, but might or might not be compatible with the installed level of the operating
system.
Note: Licensed programs that are part of the single set will be listed on the display panel as
*INSTALLED. You will need to verify that the release level of the licensed program is compatible with
the release level of the operating system. For IBM products, either check the current release levels
for licensed programs in the topic, “Licensed program releases and sizes” on page 167, or check with
your software supplier before you use the licensed program.
*ERROR
Either the product has not installed successfully or the product is only partially installed. For example,
a language or a language object for the product is not installed. Use the Check Product Option
(CHKPRDOPT) command to determine the cause of the failure. To determine the cause of a missing
object, enter GO LICPGM and select options 10 and 50.
Note: The product lists now show many products, such as Programming Request for Price Quotations
(PRPQ), licensed program offerings (LPO), and non-IBM products. This *ERROR status might have
existed before the upgrade to the current operating system release, but was not detected. Use the
CHKPRDOPT command to find out why the product shows an *ERROR, and contact your software
provider if you need help correcting the problem.
*BACKLEVEL
The product is installed. Its version, release, and modification is not compatible with the currently
installed level of the operating system. To correct this problem, install a current release of this
product. And if you have secondary languages, install a new release of these languages as well, using
LICPGM menu option 21.
Note: If you use a licensed program that is listed as *BACKLEVEL, you run the risk of having an
information mix up between release levels, or some portions of the licensed program might not work
properly. An installed status value of *COMPATIBLE is desired.
*BKLVLOPT
The product is installed. Its version, release, and modification is not compatible with the currently
installed level of the base product that is associated with the option. To correct this problem, install a
current release of this option.
*BKLVLBASE
The product is installed, but its associated base product is not compatible with this option. To correct
this problem, install a current release of the base product.
Blank (on LICPGM menu, option 11)
If no value is shown, a blank in the installed status column means that the product is not installed.
*NOPRIMARY
The product is installed, but the language for the product is not the same as the primary language of
the operating system. To correct this problem, install the primary language for the product by using
the Restore Licensed Program (RSTLICPGM) command or from the LICPGM menu.

Note: If this product is an LPO, PRPQ or non-IBM product, it is possible that the licensed program
(from the manufacturer) is not available in the primary language of the operating system.
Options on the Prepare for Install menu

Use this information to understand the different IBM i functions on the Prepare for Install menu.
Highlights of this function include the following:
• Customizing an installation list. Preselecting licensed programs or options to be installed during the
automatic installation process.
• Verifying the contents of the media before starting an installation.
• Determining additional storage requirements for the licensed programs that you plan to install.
This function appears as option 5 (Prepare for Install) on the Work with Licensed Programs menu. The
Prepare for Install display appears when you select this option.
Prepare for Install

System: XXXXXXXX
1=Select
Opt Description
_ Work with licensed programs for target release
_ Work with licensed programs to delete
_ List licensed programs not found on media
_ Display licensed programs for target release
_ Work with software agreements
_ Work with user profiles
_ Verify system objects
_ Estimate storage requirements for system ASP
_ Allocate additional space for LIC
_ Keep disk configuration
Bottom
F3=Exit F9=Command line F10=Display job log F12=Cancel
For the instructions to use Option 5, Prepare for install, see “Required: Creating a custom list of software
to install” on page 47.
With the Work with licensed programs for target release option, you can work with a list of the licensed
programs for the target release. Use this option to verify the contents of the installation media and to
create a customized list of licensed programs to install for the target release. The system can use the list
you create to allow the installation processes that replace a release of software to also install the selected
additional licensed programs. For more information, refer to “Verifying the contents of your software
order” on page 25.
Note: This list does not include all products. Among those are programming request for price quotations
(PRPQ), licensed program offerings (LPO), and licensed programs on the single set. If you want to install
these products for the first time, use the GO LICPGM menu, options 1 or 11.
With the Work with licensed programs to delete option, you can work with a list of installed licensed
programs that should not remain on the system because either they are no longer supported or you
chose not to replace them. This list also includes products for which no replacement was found on the
distribution media. The display indicates the reason why a licensed program is included in this list, as well
as provides options to save and delete any of the products listed. For more information, refer to “Cleaning
up disk storage space” on page 52.
With the List licensed programs not found on media option, you can display a list of licensed programs
that could replace existing products but that were not found on the optical distribution media. For more
information on licensed program availability, refer to Chapter 16, “IBM i software reference,” on page 167.
With the Display licensed programs for target release option, you can display the list of licensed
programs that will be installed when you install the target release. For each licensed program in the list,

you can display information such as the expected action during the installation process and whether a
product option must be separately ordered. Use this option to verify your installation plans.
With the Work with software agreements option, you can review and accept software agreements prior
to the installation of the target release. The agreements can be printed or displayed in different languages
provided by the software provider. Any software agreement not accepted or specifically declined will
result in the licensed program not being installed during the upgrade to the target release. If the Machine
Code and IBM i software agreements are not accepted, the upgrade to the target release is not allowed.
With the Work with user profiles option, you can work with a list of user profiles on the system and work
with the objects owned by each user profile. Use this option to clean up user profiles that are no longer
needed on the system before you install the target release. For more information, refer to “Cleaning up
disk storage space” on page 52.
With the Verify system objects option, the system verifies that the system directory entries include the
user profiles needed by the installation process. The system also checks database cross reference files
for errors. If necessary, the QSECOFR and QLPINSTALL user profiles are added to the system distribution
directory. For more information, refer to “Verifying user profiles and checking cross-reference files” on
page 30.
With the Estimate storage requirements for system ASP option, you can determine whether additional
storage is needed before you begin the installation process. This option helps you plan for growth in
licensed programs that are listed on the Work with Licensed Programs for Target Release display. This
option does not consider licensed programs that are not in the standard set or keyed set, Programming
Request for Price Quotations (PRPQs), licensed program offerings (LPOs), or system conversion growth
such as spooled files. The option also does not consider storage required for temporarily applied program
temporary fixes (PTFs).
The Allocate additional space for LIC option is one method that can be used to allocate additional space
that is needed before upgrading the release.
With the Keep disk configuration option, you can change your disk configuration before you upgrade or
replace a release.
Options on Work with Licensed Programs menu

Use this information to determine when and how you can use these options.
Use API (QLPINSLP) to install licensed programs within a program instead of manually using GO LICPGM
option 1 or 11. For information about the QLPINSLP API, see Install Licensed Programs (QLPINSLP) API.
For each display, you can use the Help key for more information about the display.
Manual installation Option 1. Install all

Use Option 1 (Install all) on the Work with Licensed Programs menu to install all of the licensed programs
and optional parts of the licensed programs from distribution media.
Secondary languages on distribution media can also be installed with this option.

System: XXXXXXXX
Manual Install
1. Install all

Manual Install
System: XXXXXXXX
Install option . . . . . . _ 1=Installed products

2=All products
3=New products
Installation device . . . ________ Name
Replace if current . . . . _ Y=Yes

N=No
Nonaccepted agreement . . _ 1=Do not install licensed program

Automatic IPL . . . . . . _ Y=Yes

N=No
The Manual Install display allows you to make choices for the prompts in the following list. Use the Help
key for more information about each prompt.
1. Install option
This option determines what types of licensed programs and optional parts are installed from the
distribution media. You can choose to install only new releases of products that already exist on your
system, install all products, install only new products, or install new releases of products that exist on
your system plus additionally selected products.
Note:
a. The Install option does not apply to the QGPL and QUSRSYS libraries. QGPL and QUSRSYS libraries
are always installed if they are found on the media. For all Install option choices, only new objects
are installed in the QGPL and QUSRSYS libraries.
b. To complete the installation successfully, the installation media must contain all renewed products
that are currently installed on your system. The installation media might contain products whose
version, release, and modification is earlier than that of the new operating system release. (The
products did not renew at the same time as the operating system.)
2. Installation device
The examples in this topic use OPT01 for the name of the installation device. For more information
about the installation device naming convention, see “Types of software installation devices” on page
10.
3. Replace if current
By specifying *NO, the licensed programs that are currently installed and that are at the same release
level on the installation media will not be replaced during an upgrade. You can change the Replace
if Current parameter to *YES if you want to replace licensed programs that are already installed,
including products installed at the same release level as on the installation media. By choosing *YES,
you might have to reapply PTFs to some licensed programs that were replaced from the media.
4. Nonaccepted agreement
During the installation of licensed programs, if the software agreement has not been previously
accepted, the nonaccepted agreement option determines if you will be prompted to accept or decline
the software agreement, or if the installation will continue without installing the licensed program. A
value of 1 indicates that you do not want to install the licensed program. A value of 2 indicates that you
want to display the licensed program and accept the software agreement.
5. Automatic IPL
This option determines whether the system will automatically IPL when the installation process has
completed successfully.
If you are using the Hardware Management Console, refer to Managing your server using the Hardware
Management Console in the IBM Systems Hardware Information Center.

Automatic installation options
The IBM i Prepare for Install option helps you to create an installation list and select the programs that
you want to install during the automatic installation process.
The Prepare for Install option also helps you verify the contents of the installation media and determine
the storage requirements, among other necessary tasks in preparation for automatic installation. “Options
on the Prepare for Install menu” on page 197 describes Option 5 (Prepare for Install) in more detail.
Option 5. Prepare for Install
“Required: Creating a custom list of software to install” on page 47 provides the instructions for using
Option 5 (Prepare for Install).
Options for displaying, installing, deleting, and saving from a list

Licensed programs can be displayed, installed, deleted, or saved from a list through the Work with
Licensed Programs menu.
Option 10. Display installed licensed programs

After an IBM i installation process has completed, it is often necessary to determine if a licensed program
is installed successfully on your system. To do this, select option 10 (Display installed licensed programs)
on the Work with Licensed Programs menu.
The Display Installed Licensed Programs display shows the licensed programs, optional parts, and IBM-
supplied user libraries that are installed on your system.
The Installed Status column indicates whether the licensed program is successfully installed. Refer to
“Installed status values” on page 196 for a description of the installed status values.
If a licensed program did not install successfully, use the recovery procedures in Chapter 15,
“Troubleshooting software installation problems,” on page 145 to install the licensed program again.
You can use the F11 key to view the Installed Release column. This column shows the release and
modification of each installed licensed program. The F11 key has a third view, also, that shows the
product option number of each licensed program.
Option 11. Install licensed programs

Option 11 (Install licensed programs) on the Work with Licensed Programs display shows a list of licensed
programs and optional parts of licensed programs that were supported by the LICPGM installation
processes at the time your currently installed IBM i operating system became available.
Note: Before you install any licensed programs, be sure to check the product documentation in the IBM i
Information Center and also the documentation that comes with the product for any special instructions.
You can use this list to select licensed programs and optional parts to be installed on your system. You
can also use this list to install a licensed program that did not successfully install during a previous
To install one or more licensed programs from the list, type a 1 in the Option column next to the licensed
programs and any optional parts that you want to install. For a list of the licensed programs that are on the
media, refer to “Licensed program releases and sizes” on page 167.
A licensed program you want to install might not be listed on the Install Licensed Programs display. If a
licensed program is not listed, it can be added to the list by entering information into the blank fields at
the top of the list. After you press Enter, this product then appears on the list with the other products.
1. Type 1 in the Option column
2. Type the product identifier in the Licensed Program column
3. Type the product option value in the Product Option column

4. Press Enter
When you are typing the product option, the system accepts only the following three values: *BASE,
option number, or *ALL.
• A value of *BASE installs only the base product of the associated product identifier.
• The product option number installs only the particular option of the associated product identifier. To be
able to install options, you must install the base product (*BASE).
• A value of *ALL installs the base product and all options of the associated product identifier that are
found on the media.
Keep in mind that licensed programs that you add will appear on the list with only the product identifier
and will not give a descriptive name of the product.
The Confirm Install of Licensed Programs display shows which licensed programs you selected to install.
If you do not need to make any changes, press Enter to confirm your choices.
Fill in the following choices on the Install Options display. Use the Help key for more information about
each prompt on this display.
1. Installation Device
The examples in this topic use OPT01 for the name of the installation device. For more information
about the installation device naming convention, see “Types of software installation devices” on page
10.
2. Objects to install
This option allows you to choose to install both programs and language objects, only programs, or only
language objects.
3. Automatic IPL
This option determines if the system automatically IPLs after the installation process has completed
successfully.
When the licensed programs are installed, the Work with Licensed Programs menu or the Sign On
display appears again. To verify that all of the licensed programs are installed successfully, use option
50 (Display log for messages). (More information about that option is available in “Completion status” on
page 203.) If an error occurs, you will see the message Work with licensed program function
not complete, on the bottom of the Work with Licensed Programs display. Go to Chapter 15,
If you install a licensed program or optional part again, you must also install the PTFs for that licensed
program again.
Option 12. Delete licensed programs

Option 12 on the Work with Licensed Programs menu is used to delete a licensed program or optional part
of a licensed program that is installed on a system.
Note: Before you delete a licensed program, review “Considerations for deleting licensed programs” on
page 142 and then return here.
When you select this option, the Delete Licensed Programs display appears. The list shows the licensed
programs and optional parts that are installed on your system. Use this list to select licensed programs or
optional parts to delete.
If you delete a (*BASE) licensed program that has optional parts, the system deletes all of the optional
parts for that licensed program. If you delete only an optional part, the base program and other optional
parts remain on your system. This option deletes all objects that are associated with the licensed program
or optional part you select.
Type a 4 in the Option column next to the licensed program or optional part of a licensed program that you
want to delete from your system.

The Confirm Delete of Licensed Programs display shows you which licensed programs or optional parts
you selected to delete. Press Enter to delete the licensed programs or optional parts.
Option 13. Save licensed programs

Option 13 on the Work with Licensed Programs menu is used to save one or more licensed programs for
redistribution.
The Save Licensed Programs display lists the licensed programs and optional parts that are installed on
your system. Use this list to select licensed programs or optional parts to save. Type a 1 in the option
column on the Save Licensed Programs display next to the licensed programs that you want to save.
Fill in the information on the Save Options display by using the following information.
Use the Help key for more information for each of the prompts on the display.
1. Device
The examples in this topic use TAP01 for the name of the tape device. For more information about the
tape device naming convention, see “Types of software installation devices” on page 10.
2. Sequence number
Use *Default, or enter your choice for the sequence number to be used for the save process.
3. End of media option
Tape: Determines the automatic positioning operation that is done on the tape volume when the save
operation is completed. In the case of a multiple-volume save operation, this parameter applies to
the last volume only. All other volumes rewind and unload if the tape reaches its end. You can specify
these values:
• *REWIND: The tape automatically rewinds after the operation ends, but it does not unload the tape.
• *LEAVE: The tape does not rewind or unload after the operation ends. It remains at the current
position on the tape drive.
• *UNLOAD: The tape automatically rewinds and unloads after the operation ends.
Optical: Specifies the operation that is automatically performed on the optical volume after the save
operation ends. Optical devices only support the special value *UNLOAD. They ignore *REWIND and
*LEAVE. Some optical devices will eject the volume after the operation ends.
Notes:
1. Licensed programs and optional parts that are shipped independently of an operating system release
or modification are not displayed. Use the Save Licensed Program (SAVLICPGM) command to save
independently shipped IBM licensed programs and optional parts.
2. This option should not be used for backup and recovery. It is only for redistribution. More information
about redistribution is available in the Distributing software topic in the IBM i Information Center.
For information about saving your system, refer to the Backing up your system topic in the IBM i
Information Center.
Options for secondary languages

Secondary languages on IBM i can be displayed, installed, or deleted.
Option 20. Display secondary languages

After an IBM i installation process has completed, it is often necessary to determine if a secondary
language is installed successfully on your system. To do this, select option 20 on the Work with Licensed
Programs menu.
The Display Installed Secondary Languages display shows the primary and any secondary languages that
are installed on your system.

Type 5 in the Option column next to a secondary language, and press Enter to see the licensed programs
that are installed with the particular secondary language. This information is shown on the subsequent
display, Display Installed Secondary Language Licensed Programs. By pressing the F11 key a few times,
you will see this display change information. This display shows the secondary language library, product
release, installed status value, or product option.
For a description of the installed status values, refer to “Installed status values” on page 196.
Option 21. Install secondary languages

Option 21 on the Work with Licensed Programs display is used to selectively install a secondary language
for the licensed programs that are installed on a system.
Type 1 by the language you want to install, and press Enter. Only one secondary language can be installed
at a time. The Confirm Install of Secondary Language display shows the following:
• The language you selected to install
• The library where it will be installed
• The release level of the language
On the Install Option for Secondary Languages display, select your installation device and specify yes or
no for the Replace if current parameter.
The examples in this topic use OPT01 for the name of the installation device. “Types of software
installation devices” on page 10 contains more information about the installation device naming
convention. By specifying *NO to the Replace if current parameter, the secondary languages that are
currently installed and at the same release as on the installation media are not be replaced during an
upgrade. You can change the Replace if current parameter to *YES if you want to replace secondary
languages that are already installed, including secondary languages installed at the same release as on
the installation media.
Option 22. Delete secondary languages

Option 22 on the Work with Licensed Programs display is used to delete secondary languages that you no
longer want installed on your system.
On the Delete Secondary Languages display, type 4 to select the secondary language that you want to
delete. Press Enter. Press Enter again at the confirmation display.
More information about secondary language libraries in user profiles is available in the IBM i Globalization
topic in the IBM i Information Center.
Completion status
When you install licensed programs, a secondary language, or PTFs, make sure that the IBM i installation
process has successfully completed to avoid problems when you begin using the system.
Option 50. Display log for messages
Selecting option 50 shows the Display Install History display. Press Enter to view the installation start and
completion messages on the Display History Log Contents display. This option displays specific messages
that are shown in the history log.
Each part of the installation process (such as licensed programs, PTFs, Initialize System (INZSYS)) should
have a completion message. If you do not see the message on the display, wait a few minutes and select
option 50 again. If you still do not see a completion message, use the recovery procedures in Chapter 15,
“Troubleshooting software installation problems,” on page 145 to install any licensed programs or PTFs
that were not successfully installed.

Commands related to the Work with Licensed Programs menu
Options 70, 71, and 72 display menus of additional IBM i commands that you can use.
Option 70 shows the Save and Restore Commands display. This display shows a list of related command
menus you can use.
Option 71 shows the Program Temporary Fix Commands display. You can use these commands to work
with one or more individual PTFs. For ore information about fixes, see Using software fixes in the IBM i
Information Center.
Option 72 shows the Licensed Commands display.
More information about the following commands for IBM System Manager for i (5770-SM1) is available in
the topic Control language (CL) in the IBM i Information Center.
• Copy PTF to Save File (CPYPTFSAVF)
• Create Program Temporary Fix (CRTPTF)
• Create PTF Package (CRTPTFPKG)
• Hold Program Temporary Fix (HLDPTF)
• Order Supported Product PTFs (ORDSPTPTF)
• Release Program Temporary Fix (RLSPTF)
• Send Program Temporary Fix (SNDPTF)

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Index
A condition
affecting installation time 173
additional licensed programs, installing 117 Configure a service tools server for DST for the virtual optical
alternate installation device device 44
automatic installation 58, 66 contents of software order
how to verify and select, during a manual installation concepts 12
185 verifying 25, 95
IPL-type D from devices without IOP 182 CPA9E1B message 84, 91, 128
automatic installation cross-reference file
before you begin 57 checking before upgrade 30
recovery 150 cumulative PTF packages
steps to replace a release 58 ordering 96
B D
blank display, response to 195 data protection mechanism
installation time 180
Delete Library (DLTLIB) command
C when not to use 142
changing primary language 131 deleting
checklist licensed program
completing installation 127 determining unused parts 141
estimating installation time 174 licensed program from list 201
checklist, readiness licensed programs and optional parts
new software installation 93 notes about 142
software upgrade or replacement 21 using option 12 142
software upgrade or replacement of same release 87 using the DLTLICPGM command 142
client system, Setting up the virtual optical device on the 45 secondary languages
command, CL using option 22 203
Delete Library (DLTLIB) software related to IBM i 141
when not to use 142 disk configuration
Display Software Resources (DSPSFWRSC) 200 choosing before upgrade 54
restore licensed program (RSTLICPGM) command warning and error messages 161
to install secondary languages 126 display
common method blank 195
estimating installation time 173 Display Software Resources (DSPSFWRSC) command 200
completion status displaying
display log for messages using option 50 203 installed licensed programs using option 10 200
compressed objects and storage space installed secondary languages using option 20 202
concepts 17 DLTLIB (Delete Library) command
concepts for software installation when not to use 142
compressed objects and storage space 17 document
contents of software order 12 software installation 95
globalization software upgrade or replacement 25
changing primary language 18 DSPSFWRSC (Display Software Resources) command 200
installing secondary language 18
overview 17 E
IBM-supplied object 16
media distribution set 13 environment, mixed release
mixed-release environment 15 overview 15
overview 9 estimating installation time
product documentation 14 common methods 173
releases supported,IBM i upgrades 15 how process affects 174
skipping release 14 estimating installation time :
software installation device 10 checklist 174
software installation process 9
software licensing documents 12
Index 211
F installation method (continued)
choosing 34
fast path installation note
installation, upgrade, or deletion tasks 5 IBM i 187
fixes (PTFs) installation problems
obtaining record for upgrading same release 88 troubleshooting 145
required for upgrades 27 installation process
estimating installation time 174
installation tasks
G initial 96
globalization installation time
changing primary language 18 common methods of estimating 173
installing secondary language 18 conditions that affect 173
preparing 34 data protection mechanism 180
software installation concepts 17 estimating 174
GO LICPGM (Go Licensed Program) menu how process affects 174
completion status options installation, new
using option 50 203 software
licensed programs options overview 95
using option 10 200 installing
using option 11 200 licensed programs and optional parts
using option 12 201 using option 11 200
using option 13 202 secondary languages
related commands using Work with Licensed Programs menu 123
using option 70 204 secondary languages using option 21 203
using option 71 204 installing additional licensed programs 117
secondary languages options installing licensed program
using option 20 202 times for 175
using option 21 203 installing secondary language 123
using option 22 203 installing software
new logical partition or system 104
new system without operating system 104
I installing the IBM i release 98
installing, software
IBM i upgrade
new system with operating system
supported releases 15
before you begin 113
IBM-supplied object
interoperability
concepts 16
description 187
image catalog
INZSYS (Initialize System)
preparing optical 36
recovery 160
recovery 146
scenario for upgrade 34
space required for installation 35 K
virtual media device 181
image catalog (virtual media device) keys, software license
automatic installation 57, 65 verifying 26, 96
image catalog (virtual optical device)
licensed program installation 117 L
image catalog recovery 146
information resource license agreement
software installation 95 accepting 50
software upgrade or replacement 25 license keys
Initialize System (INZSYS) verifying 26, 96
recovery 160 Licensed Internal Code
install option recovery 150
displaying, installing, deleting, and saving from list 200 licensed program
installation adding additional to installation list 49
completion checklist 127 deleting
licensed program from list 201
from list 200 notes about 142
installation device procedures for 143
alternate 182 using option 12 142, 143
choosing 34 using the DLTLICPGM command 142
installation method determining unused parts to delete 141

licensed program (continued) optical container 39
fix support 27 optical device
installation description 180
from list 200 optical devices
installing after changing primary language 136 virtual 11
preselecting 48 optical distribution media
recovery 154 verifying for new installation 96
releases and sizes 167 verifying for software upgrade or replacement 26
restoring optical image catalog
using option 11 200 preparing for upgrade 36
using the RSTLICPGM command 200 order, software
saving verifying 25, 95
using option 13 202 overview
using the SAVLICPGM command 202 new software installation 95
Licensed program software installation 9
times for installing 175
licensed program documentation
concepts 14
P
licensed programs, installing additional 117 password
LICPGM menu description of system 195
using performance data
to install secondary languages 123 collecting before upgrade 32
load-source disk requirement 96 power-off condition
load-source verification starting from 163
space available for upgrade 35 Prepare for Install menu
logical partition automatic installation 200
installing software 104 overview 197
licensed program installation 117 preparing
software upgrade or replacement 25
M preventing problems
blank display 195
manual installation 65 preventive service planning information
media distribution set new installations 96
concepts 13 primary language
method changing
estimating installation time 173 using secondary language media 131
mixed-release environment installation concepts for changing 18
concepts 15 installing licensed programs after changing 136
process
installation time 174
N product
national language version feature code releases and sizes 167
where used 106, 124 times for installing 175
Network File System network, Requirements for virtual product documentation
optical storage within a 40 concepts 14
Network File System, Virtual optical storage using the 181 product library
non-IBM tape device system ASP 30
description 181 program temporary fix (PTF)
commands 204
permanently applying 27
O PTF (program temporary fix)
commands 204
object
permanently applying 27
concepts for software installation 16, 17
recovery 154
object, system
required for upgrades 27
verifying integrity before upgrade 30
support for licensed program 27
operating system
installing on new system 104
installing software on new system 113 R
recovery 152
replacing IBM i when adding new release 72 recovery
Operations Console after using reference codes 166
automatic installation 54, 57, 65, 97, 98 automatic installation 150
recovery 147 image catalog 146
Index 213
recovery (continued) software (continued)
Initialize System (INZSYS) 160 deleting 141
INZSYS (Initialize System) 160 installing on new logical partition or system 104
Licensed Internal Code 150 software agreement
licensed program 154 accepting 50
operating system 152 software installation
Operations Console 147 concepts 9
PTF 154 new system with operating system 113
secondary language 154 new system without operating system 104
starting the manual installation process again 160 reference codes 163
where to begin 145 software installation device
reference code concepts 10
recovery after using 166 software installation problems
software installation 163 troubleshooting 145
release software installation process
installation notes 187 overview 9
release, installing IBM i 98 software installation time
release, skipping ways to minimize 32
concepts 14 software installation, new
releases supported, IBM i upgrades 15 checklist 93
replacing a release overview 95
using automatic installation 57 software license keys
using manual installation verifying 26, 96
replacing IBM i operating system 72 software licensing documents
replacing licensed programs 78 concepts 12
verifying installation 81 software upgrade or replacement
replacing release checklist 21
same release 89 checklist for same release 87
using manual installation 65 preparation steps 25
Requirements for virtual optical storage within a Network space required for image catalog 35
File System network 40 starting from power-off condition 163
resource, information status value
software installation 95 installed 196
software upgrade or replacement 25 storage space
restarting from power-off condition 163 cleaning up 52
restore licensed program (RSTLICPGM) command 126 determining for installation 96
restoring determining for upgrade 51
licensed programs and optional parts determining for upgrade to same release 89
using option 11 200 upgrades 51
using the RSTLICPGM command 200 system object
RSTLICPGM (restore licensed program) command 126 verifying integrity before upgrade 30
system password
description 195
S system preparation steps
saving upgrade or replacement 26
licensed programs and optional parts system value
using option 13 202 changing before upgrade 28
using the SAVLICPGM command 202 recording and printing before upgrade 28
saving the system tasks before upgrade 28
before upgrade 55
secondary language T
installation concepts 18
installing 123 tape device
recovery 154 non-IBM 181
using options on GO LICPGM menu 202 tape devices
security level 111, 115 virtual 11
service tools server for DST for the virtual optical device, tape image catalog
Configure a 44 image catalog
Setting up the virtual optical device on the client system 45 preparing tape 37
size preparing for upgrade 37
licensed programs 167 tape or tape library
skipping release description 181
concepts 14 time
software installing licensed programs 175

time (continued)
installing software 32
ways to minimize 32
troubleshooting
software installation problems 145
two-phase commit integrity
ensuring before upgrade 31
U
upgrade
supported release 15
upgrade or replacement
software
preparation steps 25
system preparation steps 26
upgrade tasks
initial 34
user profile
checking before upgrade 30
cleaning up 53
verifying before upgrade 30
V
verify
installation using option 50 203
virtual media
scenario for upgrade 34
virtual media device
image catalog 181
virtual optical device on the client system, Setting up the 45
virtual optical device, Configure a service tools server for DST
for the 44
virtual optical devices 11
Virtual optical storage using the Network File System 181
virtual optical storage within a Network File System network,
Requirements for 40
virtual tape devices 11
W
warning and error messages
disk configuration 161
where to begin
recovery 145
Work with Licensed Programs menu
description 199
introduction of options 198
using
to install secondary languages 123
Y
Year offset value
non-Gregorian calendar
setting Year offset value 29
setting 29
setting the Year offset value 29
Index 215
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IBM i and related software

Chapter 1. Installing, upgrading, or deleting IBM i and related software..................1

Chapter 2. What's new for IBM i 7.4....................................................................... 3

Chapter 4. Concepts for software installation......................................................... 9

Chapter 5. Checklist: IBM i software upgrade or replacement readiness................21

Chapter 6. Preparing to upgrade or replace IBM i software....................................25

Chapter 7. Upgrading or replacing software using automatic installation...............57

Chapter 8. Upgrading or replacing software using manual installation...................65

Chapter 9. Checklist: Completing the IBM i upgrade or replacement......................83

Chapter 11. Checklist: IBM i software installation readiness................................. 93

Chapter 14. Deleting software related to IBM i....................................................141

Chapter 15. Troubleshooting software installation problems...............................145

Chapter 16. IBM i software reference................................................................. 167

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1996, 2018 1

What's new for IBM i 7.2 to IBM i 7.4 upgrades

How to see what's new or changed

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1996, 2018 3

Installing licensed 1. “Installing additional licensed programs” on page 117

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1996, 2018 5

Selecting the primary 1. “Preparing to install the IBM i release” on page 95

6 IBM i: Installing, upgrading, or deleting IBM i and related software

Installing a hardware Go to the IBM Knowledge Center for POWER8 (www.ibm.com/support/

Software installation process

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1996, 2018 9

Types of software installation devices

10 IBM i: Installing, upgrading, or deleting IBM i and related software

Chapter 4. Concepts for software installation 11

Table 1. Naming conventions for devices

Contents of a software order

Software licensing documents

12 IBM i: Installing, upgrading, or deleting IBM i and related software

Media distribution set

Chapter 4. Concepts for software installation 13

Individual product documentation

Performance data collection

SYSPROF: PGM PARM(&LIB)

/* Create a PEX definition to collect profile data. */

/* If the definition already exists, assume it is ok. */

STRPEX SSNID(SYSPROFILE) DFN(SYSPROF)

Save this data from both collections for future reference.

14 IBM i: Installing, upgrading, or deleting IBM i and related software

Software upgrade or replacement

Releases supported and system model information for IBM i upgrades

Table 2. Supported releases for IBM i upgrades

Chapter 4. Concepts for software installation 15

IBM-supplied objects that retain customized information

Job descriptions Subsystem descriptions

16 IBM i: Installing, upgrading, or deleting IBM i and related software

Files that the system deletes during installation

Globalization and IBM i software installation

Chapter 4. Concepts for software installation 17

Considerations for installing additional secondary languages

18 IBM i: Installing, upgrading, or deleting IBM i and related software

Chapter 4. Concepts for software installation 19

Before you begin

Software preupgrade or replacement tasks

© Copyright IBM Corp. 1996, 2018 21

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After you finish

WRKCMTDFN JOB(ALL) STATUS(RESYNC)

CALL PGM(QYPSSTRC) PARM('PFR ' 'STANDARDP' X'00000000')

CALL PGM(QYPSCSCA) PARM('PFR ' / collection */

VRYCFG CFGOBJ(virtual-device-name) CFGTYPE(DEV) STATUS(ON)

VFYIMGCLG IMGCLG(catalog-name) TYPE(UPGRADE) SORT(YES)

VRYCFG CFGOBJ(virtual-device-name) CFGTYPE(DEV) STATUS(ON)

CRTIMGCLG IMGCLG(catalog-name) DIR(catalog-path) TYPE(TAPE) ADDVRTVOL(DIR)