On a 2nd level z/VM, these consoles don't exist -- so a wait 1010 is very possible... on a 1st level system, I agree with you - we'd have to hear more to figure it out, I think.
I'm actually not seeing why console definitions are explaining why one of the Frank's guests IPL without a prompt, and the other stops at the prompt. To me, this is clearly due to the use of Auto_IPL in the SYSTEM CONFIG. If the prompt cannot be responded to - ok - that's about consoles ... but the original question is likely about a difference in the Features Auto_IPL setting.. which I suggesed pretty early on in this thread. Scott Rohling On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 6:57 AM, Michael MacIsaac <mike...@us.ibm.com>wrote: > > Hi, > > This thread has brought up a question in my mind (maybe it's a dumb one, > but I'll ask it anyway :)) > > Assumptions: > > 1) This is the default value for Operator_Consoles in the SYSTEM CONFIGfile > (and probably most shops do not delete or change the last two entries): > Operator_Consoles 0020 0021 0022 0023 0E20 0E21 1020 , > System_3270 System_Console > > > 2) System_3270 == the Integrated 3270 console == the mnemonic "SYSG" > > 3) System_Console == the Operating System Messages window == the mnemonic > "SYSC" > > As I understand it, the Operating System Messages window is always > available to each LPAR. So if it is in most "path"s for z/VM to find a > console, why should we ever see PSWs of 1010? Shouldn't z/VM always find > the Operating System Messages window as a last resort? (I must have one of > my assumptions wrong, because we do see "1010"s). > > Thanks. > > "Mike MacIsaac" <mike...@us.ibm.com> (845) 433-7061 >
