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Changing the IPL type for an IBM i logical partition

When you use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to change the IPL type, the managed system loads the Licensed Internal Code and IBM® i from the location specified by the IPL type. The IPL type is also known as the IPL source, because each IPL type is associated with a different IPL source.

You can choose a separate IPL type for each IBM i logical partition.

Attention: Only use IPL type C under the direction of your service representative. Severe data loss can occur with incorrect use of this function.
To change the IBM i IPL type of a logical partition using the HMC, follow these steps:
  1. In the navigation pane, open Systems Management > Servers, and click the managed system on which the logical partition is located.
  2. In the work pane, select the logical partition, click the Tasks button, and click Properties.
  3. Click Settings, set IBM i IPL source to your preference, and click OK.
Parent topic: Restarting and shutting down IBM i in a logical partition
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Last updated: Thu, September 20, 2018