Operations Console-Pip1 - IBM iSeries Series Hardware Problem Analysis And Isolation

– A6xx 5004 or B6xx 5004
– A6xx 5007 or B6xx 5007
– A6xx 5008 or B6xx 5008
v The status in the iSeries Operations Console window remains "Connecting console".
The following symptoms can be caused by a defective remote control panel cable:
v Remote control panel (hung) System control panel functions.
v SRC 0000 DDDD with attention light on the system panel.
v Remote control panel accepts mode selections, however the system does not respond.
v The remote control panel does not function.
v The status in the iSeries Operations Console window remains "Connecting console".
The following safety notices apply throughout this section.
Read all safety procedures before servicing the system. Observe all safety procedures when performing a
procedure. Unless instructed otherwise, always power off the system or expansion tower where the FRU is
located, (see Power on/off the system and logical partitions) before removing, exchanging, or installing a
field-replaceable unit (FRU).
DANGER
To prevent a possible electrical shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical grounds, use one
hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables. (RSFTD004)
DANGER
To prevent a possible electrical shock during an electrical storm, do not connect or disconnect cables or
station protectors for communications lines, display stations, printers, or telephones. (RSFTD003)
DANGER
To prevent the system from powering on automatically during service procedures, select Manual or Secure
mode on the system unit control panel. (RSFTD214)
Operations Console PIP procedures:
Operations Console PIP1
Operations Console PIP2
Operations Console PIP3
Operations Console-PIP1: For use by authorized service providers.
Use this procedure to isolate an Operations Console failure. This PIP only works with cable-connected
configurations. It is not valid for network or dial connected configurations. Read the "Operations Console
PIPs" on page 146 before continuing with this procedure.
The following symptoms can be caused by iSeries Operations Console failing to connect:
v One of the following SRCs:
– A6xx 5001 or B6xx 5001
– A6xx 5004 or B6xx 5004
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