Verifying the correct optical distribution media

 

If you are planning for a complete i5/OS^® software release upgrade, ensure you have the correct media for your upcoming tasks.

1. Locate the software distribution media. Verify that the optical media for Licensed Internal Code and the operating system are for V5R4 and that their identifiers (located on the left side of the CD-ROM label) match each other. When you receive software for a new release, you should receive optical media for at least Licensed Internal Code, the operating system, and licensed programs.

   If you are replacing software with the same version and release, you need only three CD-ROMs: I_BASE_01, B29xx_01, and B29xx_02. The identifiers for the B29xx_01 and B29xx_02 media (for example, RS 540-xx for V5R4) must match. Verify also that B29xx_01 and B29xx_02 are in the correct primary language.

   You could also receive optical media for secondary languages and other types of software products, such as Programming Requests for Price Quotation (PRPQs) and licensed program offerings (LPOs).

   The product tables (Standard set products, Keyed set products, and Licensed program releases and sizes) in i5/OS software reference list the names and product identifiers of licensed programs that you ordered.

2. Verify that the media you received is in the correct primary and secondary languages. Do the following to determine the feature number for the national language version (NLV) for your system's primary language and any installed secondary languages:

   1. From the Work with Licensed Programs command menu (type GO LICPGM and press Enter). Select option 20 (Display secondary languages).

   2. The Display Installed Secondary Languages display appears. This display identifies the primary language of the system and any installed secondary languages.

      Compare the i5/OS media label with the primary language of your system. If the system uses secondary languages, compare the secondary language media that you have received with the secondary languages listed on your system.

   3. Press the F3 (Exit) key twice.

If the logical partitions on your system have different primary languages, make sure you have media for each primary language.

 

Parent topic:

Verifying the contents of your software order