"If" you get it working, before you initialize the disk drives, do a
complete system save (As if you have a device to save it to...). Supported
devices vary by:
- Base model (like your 270)
- Cards in it to attach such a device to
- Version of the OS (V5R3, etc)
- PTF level of the OS as devices came out mid release may require certain
patches.
Then you may want to do this also:
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i_71/cl/dsplickey.htm
See comments from others regarding legality.
System Reference Code (SRC) list
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i_71/rzahb/rzahbsrclist.htm
And, yes, rearranging the drives in the machine was a common technique
before sending the unit out for resale. Granted, not a very secure
technique...
Rob Berendt
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