SRC A6005008

This system reference code (SRC) is used for a console that fails during IPL (Operations Console or D-mode IPL).

Use the following tables if you received SRC A6005008. If restarting the server did not find a console and if the console type is set to anything except a 1, the system displays code A6005008.

If you are attempting to use a twinaxial console, the only data relevant in this SRC is word 16. Use the following table to determine the twinaxial failure. The first four characters of this word contains the last four characters of the original failure type. For example, if word 16 contains 50010001, the twinaxial-related SRC is A6005001 and the console type is set to use a twinaxial console.
If you are attempting to use Operations Console, select the appropriate section in the table below as follows:
- Local console on a network (LAN) uses words 13, 14, and 15.
- Local console that is directly attached uses words 17, 18, and 19.

Note: If you just replaced the LAN adapter associated with a local console on a network (LAN), you need to wait at least 35 minutes for the server to find and use the new LAN adapter. In this case, after the server is satisfied, it starts using the new adapter, the console starts, and the SRC disappears.

The following table contains the Word 13 values for the xxyy status indicators, which display differently depending on the system's code level and whether or not you have installed PTF MF39303 (V5R3M5) or PTF MF39304 (V5R4M0). The xxyy values only display on systems that are not managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC).

Table 1. Word 13 values for the `xxyy` status indicators
If Word 13 value is:	`xx` means:	`yy` means:
With PTF MF39303 (V5R3M5) or PTF MF39304 (V5R4M0)	E0 - System is upgraded from V5R3 and support for the 1 GB Ethernet adapter is not set. E1 - Disabled. Both the internal embedded adapter and external adapters are not being searched for. E2 - Allows the internal embedded adapter. E4 - Allows the external adapter. E6 - Allows both internal embedded adapter and external adapter.	C2, C3, or C4 - Location of selected asynchronous adapter used for console, ECS, and remote service. Note: C4 cannot be selected for use with the console when using the 2793 asynchronous adapter, but it can be selected for use with ECS and remote service.
Without PTF MF39303 (V5R3M5) or PTF MF39304 (V5R4M0)	E1 - Allows the internal embedded adapter. 00 - No support for the internal embedded adapter.	E2 - Allows the external adapter. 00 - No support for the external adapter.
Example: With PTF MF39303 (V5R3M5) or PTF MF39304 (V5R4M0)	E6C30005 (`xxyy`000`n`) = Allows both the internal embedded adapter and external adapter (typical values for new systems), and the asynchronous adapter can be used for console, ECS, and remote service. The system is on the network, but it is not communicating with the PC.
Example: Without PTF MF39303 (V5R3M5) or PTF MF39304 (V5R4M0)	E1E20005 (`xxyy`000`n`) = Allows both the internal embedded adapter and external adapter (typical values for new systems). The system is on the network, but is not communicating with the PC.

The following table defines the Word 13 n values in xxyy000n for a local console on a network (LAN).

Table 2. Troubleshooting A6005008 for a local console on a network (LAN)
LAN
If Word 13 value (`n`) is:	Failure	Word 14 means:	Word 15 means:
1	No supported hardware detected or hardware detected is not expected. For example, you replaced the LAN IOA so the serial number is different.		In some cases the serial number of the expected adapter might be displayed. If a serial number is displayed, an adapter was previously configured. If you are installing a new server or partition that you will rely on BOOTP to complete the configuration, you might have to clear this data Using the console service functions (65+21).
2	LAN IOA failed to report
3	Hardware error	Common error codes: 53001A80, 53002AC0 - Network, cable or the LAN adapter might not be operational. 00000000: This error code indicates the adapter reported, but is not initialized yet. This is not considered an error at this time. The adapter should be activated shortly. For other error codes, contact your service provider.	Adapter position or serial number of adapter
4	BOOTP status: If attempts are zero, then BOOTP is ready when called. If attempts have a value, then the PC did not respond.	Attempts	Adapter position or serial number of adapter
5	Server's LAN connection is active, but the PC failed to connect. Are the PC and server on the same network? Are they using the same protocol? Can the PC ping the server? (ping serverhostname)	IP address	Adapter position or serial number of adapter
Word 16		The twinaxial-related SRC is represented by the first four characters. The console type value is represented by the last two characters in the form `xxxx xxxx`. `00` = Not defined by user (old default value) `01` = Twinaxial `02` = Operations Console (Direct) `03` = Operations Console (LAN ) `04` = Hardware Management Console (HMC) or Thin Console

The following table defines the Word 17 values for a local console that is directly attached.

Table 3. Troubleshooting A6005008 for a local console directly attached
Direct cable
If Word 17 value is:	Failure	Word 18 means:	Word 19 means:
1	Asynchronous adapter not detected
2	No cables detected	Adapter position	Adapter type
3	Wrong cable detected	Adapter position	Cable ID
4	Port in use	Adapter position	Adapter type
FA	Not configured for direct cable

Note: It is expected that a D-mode IPL with a new load source hard disk drive displays the console type value of 00. An example of when this can occur is if the copy of data from a failing hard disk drive does not copy all data or you are installing a new logical partition. Also, there are times when the hard disk drive is late reporting and the console type value is not retrieved in time. In these cases, you can use the console service functions (65+21) to set a console type value or attempt to contact the console again.