If the drives from the CECs have been pulled, it's a boat anchor. You
can't get the license restored that was stored there.
Tony Thigpen
Enzo D'Amato wrote on 6/13/22 09:31:
The unit still does have the two mini pc HMCs. I am not too concerned about the
optics, as this can be fixed quite easily (either by putting a new card in the
mainframe, or just hooking it up to a cheap ficon switch). I know that none of
the components have been pulled, other than the drives, which were removed for
data security reasons. The drives have been pulled from everything (disk
shelves, power controllers, and possibly the HMCs). I will see if I can power
it on/get someone to power it on. If it comes with the microcode CDs, can I
restore these without the chaperone?
Thank you,
Enzo Damato
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In addition to the excellent points made by Timothy, you will have to do
additional checks.
It seems that this DS8K might have been used to sell off individual components
as 'spares'.
Does it still have the embedded HMC?
What type of FICON adaptors does it have (SX or LX). From previous discussions
your z114 has SX. The DS8K end also needs to be SX.
Regards
Parwez Hamid​
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Subject: Restore DS8884 firmware without ibm support contract
Hello. I am a high school student who has recently purchased a z114 mainframe
(I have posted about the project before here). I have been working to find CKD
storage for my machine, so that I can do a proper z/OS installation. I have an
opportunity to acquire a DS8884 storage unit that I know has the licences
required for mainframe attach. Unfortunately, the person who owns it it knows
very little about the unit, and all of the drives have been removed. The owner
claims that they have all of the CDs to do a full restore to factory settings,
but they have not sent over pictures of the CDs. Is it really possible to fully
restore one of these units with just disks? Additionally, if the disks aren't
available, can the unit be restored without them? I am aware that getting the
unit back up and running may take some work, but I am welling to put in the
effort, as CKD storage is extremely difficult to find, but I don't want to
embark on an impossible project. I would appreciate any information that you
may have that could help me ensure that I can get the machine up and running
before I commit to shipping it.
Thank you,
Enzo Damato?
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