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v A current system configuration list should be available for the hardware service
representative. The configuration list provides details of your current system
configuration.
To print the System Configuration List, do the following:
1. On the AS/400 Main menu command line, type STRSST. Then, press the Enter
key.
2. On the STRSST display, select Start a service tool option. Press the Enter key.
3. On the Start a Service Tool display, select Hardware service manager. Press
the Enter key.
4. From the Hardware Service Manager display, press F6 (print configuration).
5. To return to the AS/400 Main menu, Press F3 (Exit) twice, and then press the
Enter key.
6. Keep the printed list - the service representative will need it.
Services and Other Assistance
v Determine whether you need on-site support or services. Appendix A, “AS/400
Global Services” on page 39, has information about the following:
– IBM Global Services
– AS/400 Data Migration Services
– V4R5 Planning and Migration Services
– LPAR Planning and Implementation Services
– Other AS/400 support family services
– AS/400 solution services
v Determine the responsibilities for all upgrade activities. These responsibilities
include:
– Outline the model upgrade activities and the person responsible for each
activity, as described in Table 4 on page 19.
– Develop an installation plan, a schedule of activities, and a checklist. See the
SA Advisor in the Expert menu Application on HONE.
Your IBM Representative may visit the Solutions Assurance Web site:
http://w3.ibm.com/support/assure
Your IBM representative can use marketing tools to get more information
about these changes:
On a Virtual Machine (VM) system type:
TOOLS SENDTO LEXVMIC1 TOOLS SAPRDOC GET SA95008 SCRIPT *
TOOLS SENDTO LEXVMIC1 TOOLS SAPRDOC GET SA95008 LIST3820 *
v Order any optional hardware and software publications by using PUBORDER or
the System Library Subscription Service (SLSS).
v Determine whether you have any education needs.
Model-specific Considerations for Placing an Order
There are unique model-specific considerations when upgrading from one RISC
model to another RISC model. Before placing an order, everyone involved in the
upgrade process should review these upgrade considerations:
Note: IBM refreshed some of the AS/400 input and output adapter lines in V4R1.
The Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) is now an industry standard.
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