Troubleshooting System Reference Code Data; System Reference Code A6Nn500X; System Reference Code A6005001, A6005004, And A6005007 - IBM i Series Handbook

Troubleshooting system reference code data

If you receive any of these system reference codes (SRCs), you might have some problems in your
Operations Console configuration.
Refer to the sections below to find information about specific system reference codes and troubleshooting
options.
Console-related system reference codes might require the use of the console service functions (65+21) to
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System reference code A6nn500x

These are the system reference codes (SRCs) used to access console types and console tasks.
These SRCs are associated with the operation of the control panel method to change the console type or
accomplish a console task when the console or other workstation is not available.
Remember: nn can be any alphanumeric designation.
v A6nn 500A - You are displaying the current console type setting.
v A6nn 500B - You did a second 65+21 so you are in edit mode.
v A6nn 500C - You executed a second 21 to cause an action, such as setting the console to another value.
v A6nn 500D - You waited too long after entering edit mode to cause an action so you will have to reenter
edit mode again if you intended to make the change. A 21 at this time will force the console to DST,
not cause an action.
Related reference
"Using the console service functions (65+21)" on page 82
Console service functions (65+21) are the emergency console recovery functions.

System reference code A6005001, A6005004, and A6005007

These system reference codes (SRCs) might be displayed for twinaxial consoles.
A6005001
A console resource (controller) was not found during a manual IPL.
A6005004
A console device was not found during a manual IPL. A twinaxial controller was found but may not be
used. This is only indicating the presence of a controller. It is not indicating the controller may be
defective.
A6005007
A console device was not found during a manual IPL. This SRC is also indicating the presence of
hardware that may indicate another console type other than twinaxial or Operations Console (Direct) was
found. An example would be the old async console, which is no longer supported. This is not indicating
a failure of that hardware or that it is the intended console.
These SRCs, as well as the attention light, are reset when a console is detected and becomes active. If one
of these SRCs exists for a long time, you might need to perform an IPL to try to find a console device,
depending on many factors, including the model and the hardware present. You can force the system to
try finding the console again by using function 21 from the control panel, remote control panel, or virtual
control panel. You can also use the 65+21 functions to gather data or attempt recovery.
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