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HMC Version 7: Forcing DST for a Partition on an HMC-Managed System

Troubleshooting


Problem

This document describes how to activate the Dedicated Server Tools (DST) login screen for systems managed by HMC Version 7 and later.

Resolving The Problem

Note: This information applies to HMC Version 7 and later. For information on HMC Version 6 and earlier, refer to the following Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document:

351198367, Forcing DST for a Partition on an HMC-Managed System:

To force a Dedicate Service Tools (DST) sign on for a partition on an HMC managed system, do the following:

Step 1: Open the console session.

Power on and connect the device used as the console. This can be any valid console type: HMC 5250 console, twinax console, or operations console.

Step 2: On the HMC, expand Systems Management > Servers. Click on the Select column on the target partition.

Expanded Systems Management and Servers with checkmark in the Select column chechbox for the target partition.
Step 3: In the Tasks panel (or Tasks button), expand Serviceability > Control Panel Functions. Click on (21) Activate Dedicated Service Tools.

Tasks panel with expanded Serviceability and Control Panel Functions listing function (21) Activate Dedicated Service Tools.
Step 4: Click OK when the status window appears.

Status window displaying message 'Operator panel function (21) intitated' with OK button available to be selected.

The partition console session will now have the DST log-in panel.

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Historical Number

451325521

Document Information

Modified date:
22 September 2021

UID

nas8N1018885

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