IBM xSeries 346 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual page 114

v Diagnostics version
v Hardware configuration
v Operating system software
Note: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if
they:
v Are the exact machine type and models
v Have the same BIOS level
v Have the same adapters/attachments in the same locations
v Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling
v Have the same software versions and levels
v Have the same diagnostics code (version)
v Have the same configuration options set in the system
v Have the same setup for the operation system control files
Comparing the configuration and software set-up between "working" and
"non-working" systems will often lead to problem resolution.
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– Type and version level
– Print (print screen) configuration currently in use
– BIOS level
– Type and version level