Steps to SLIP Install the Licensed Internal Code

If you are using an alternate installation device (cannot IPL directly from media), you should make sure you have your I_Base_01 disc loaded as well.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Set your system to 'D' Manual mode either from the front panel (stand-alone system) or from the HMC. If you do not set this to manual mode and are using an image catalog, the system will automatically slip install both the LIC and the OS, which in some cases may be problematic.

Once it is set in manual mode, perform an IPL by entering one of the two following commands to power the system down and IPL off of the proper source:

For Tape and DVD: PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) IPLSRC(D)

For Image Catalog:
    At V7R2 and older:
        PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) IPLSRC(*IMGCLG) IMGCLG(catalog-name)
    At V7R3 and newer:
        PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES) IPLSRC(*IMGCLG) IMGCLG(catalog-name) VFYTYPE(*LIC)

If the alternate device has already been configured or you are using an image catalog to SLIP, the LIC will automatically install. Once it is complete, you will select Option 1 "Perform an IPL" from IPL or Install the System menu.

Otherwise, you will need to select an alternate IPL device, following the steps below:

1. If the language feature below is correct, press Enter:



2. Press Enter to confirm your language feature:



3. If you are using an alternate installation device, select Option 3 to Define alternate Installation device and press Enter. Otherwise, go to Step 9:



4. On this screen, select the bus that has your tape drive attached and press Enter. If you are not sure, you will need to look on each one to find the appropriate tape device. If you have access to your system prior to the SLIP installation, you can determine which bus the tape drive is on and the serial number of the drive by running the following command: DSPHDWRSC TYPE(*STG) OUTPUT(*PRINT)



5. Select Tape or Optical as your alternate installation device:



6. Select your device, and press Enter. The type, model, and serial number are displayed:



7. Notice that your device is selected. Press F3 to Exit. The alternate installation device is selected:



8. If you selected to install from an alternate installation device, you will see this confirmation screen. Press Enter to continue if it is correct:



9. Select Option 1 to Install License Internal Code:



10. Select Option 1 to Restore Licensed Internal Code. Select no other option:



11. The status bar will be displayed as follows:



12. The status bar will show the percent complete:



13. After the Licensed Internal Code has reached 100%, the system will automatically perform an IPL on the A side, and you will be taken to the IPL or Install the Operating System screen. At this point, the License Internal Code has been SLIP installed, and you can choose one of these options:

Note: If installing from an IBM i Network install server, follow these links:

Setting up an IBM i network install server: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power-systems-vs?topic=i-setting-up-network-install-server

Note: If you will continue to slip the Operating System, refer to Tech Doc 634319: Steps to SLIP Install the Operating System (ibm.com)

Note: The TLSCONFIG settings and default protocols and cipher suites are reset by installing the Licensed Internal Code. If you will not continue to slip the Operating System after installing the Licensed Internal Code, the TLS system values may need to be re-synchronized using CHGSYSVAL when the system comes back up.