Hello, i had the same problem with 2.4.17 (downloaded may, 23th; LPAR mode;patches did not apply cleanly) and went back to 2.4.7. I will give 2.4.17-may2002 another try.
Andreas Mayer >SPID - Device 173F on Subchannel 0004, lpm 10, became 'not operational' >SPID - Device 173E on Subchannel 0005, lpm 10, became 'not operational' >SPID - Device 173D on Subchannel 0006, lpm 10, became 'not operational'
