Guested Linux lpar

[rob@xxxxxxxxx]

We have a guested Linux (SUSE 10) lpar.  Over the weekend we upgraded our 
FSP firmware to 01EM320 level 40.  We also put cume 8057 on this 545 box. 
along with the latest groups, etc.

The guested Linux lpar wouldn't start.  B2001230
Word  Contents 
Word 2 02D00000 
Word 3 000000C8 
Word 4 00000000 
Word 5 00000000 

IBM's claiming that we didn't IPL the frame after updating the firmware. 
EC
Number 
 LIC Type 
 Machine Type/
Model/
Serial Number 
 Installed
Level 
 Activated
Level 
 Accepted
Level 
 Unactivated
Deferred
Level 
 Platform
IPL
Level 
 Update
Control 
 
01EM320 Managed System Primary 9406-MMA*103BDDD 40 40 40  40 HMC 
01EM320 Managed System Secondary 9406-MMA*103BDDD 40 40 40   HMC 

IBM did have a good workaround.  Went into the partition profile (NOT the 
active properties) for this Linux lpar.  Changed the memory from 4 to 3 
GB.  Clicked ok to save.  Changed the memory from 3 to 4GB.  Clicked ok to 
save.  Used HMC to fire up the partition.  Started right up.

Just one for the archives.


Rob Berendt