mksysb Restore Hangs with LED C31 on F50 with LFT

Environment

OS Level: AIX Version 4.2.1
Type/Model: F50

Problem

When running a mksysb restore on an F50 model with a Low Function Terminal (LFT), the system hangs with an LED C31.

Solution

The workaround consists of attaching a tty with the LFT during boot. Complete the following steps.
  1. After the keyboard icon appears, press F1 on the native keyboard or 1 on the tty keyboard. This will present the System Management Services (SMS) interface.
  2. Select Multiboot from the SMS menu.
  3. Select Install from the Multiboot menu.
  4. Select the CD-ROM drive.
  5. From the Installation and Maintenance menu select the following in sequence: maintenance mode, restore mksysb, tape drive, and continue.

The AIX Version 4.1.x fix is to install APAR IX68565.

The AIX Version 4.2.x fix is to install APAR IX68882.

mksysb Restore Hangs with LED C31 on F50 with LFT: ITEM: FAX
Dated: 2000/04/28~00:00 Category: anz
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