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napergman said:
I believe that the normal IPL is occurring. I do get an error for the missing tape drive after it loads. Would this prevent a login screen?
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It's unlikely that the missing tape drive would cause the IPL to fail, unless it has no OS loaded and is trying to IPL from tape! What system reference code (SRC) does the front panel end up with? It may help pinpoint what stage of IPL the system finally reaches. Here's a link that lists the SRC codes at OS400 V5R3 IBM System reference code list
 
Another thought. The 3488 display station needs to be configured as address 00 and plugged in (via the twinax cable) into port 0 of the twinax block.
 
The SRC is: B1014507 which is listed as a Software Installation error category. Here is the description:
These reference codes appear if the tape device for the alternate IPL was not found or was not ready. Make sure the tape device is powered on and the correct tape is loaded and ready. To make tape devices ready, you might need to open and close the tape device door.

The Twinax cable is plugged into port 0 of the twinax 4 port block but I don't know how to configure the address on the 3488 to 00.
 
OK, so it's attempting to IPL from tape. Before you start the IPL what does the front panel show? I'm guessing something like "01 D N" or "01 D M". The D indicates IPL from installation media (usually CD or tape), the N means Normal (unattended) IPL and M means Manual IPL - you need the console for the latter. Try changing the IPL mode back to "01 B N" like in your first post then try another IPL.
 
I can't remember exactly how you configure the 34xx infowindow terminals, but...

1. Power the workstation off
2. Power it back on whilst holding down the space bar
3. You should now get a menu. Look for an option to set the session address.
 
I finally took the time to watch all SRC's during the IPL. See below.
C1xx 1006 - Attempting to load RAM from MFIOP directed device
C1xx 1018 - Attempting to load RAM from non-MFIOP directed device
A1xx 19xx - Installation device for an alternate IPL is not ready (steps through a few dozen codes)
C1xx 1007 - Retrying Attempt to load RAM from MFIOP directed device
A1xx 19xx - Installation device for an alternate IPL is not ready (steps through a few dozen codes)
B1014507 - Software installation error - unable to find alternate IPL device

How is the MFIOP directed device configured? Is this hardware? Can I check something? This system supposedly worked when I got it although it hadn't been powered on for months. Does it matter if the IPL is configured for Normal or Manual? Making progress but not feeling too good here.
 
The following link may help with some of the IPL SRC codes, plus a simple explanation of the MFIOP.

Secrets of IPLs Exposed

As to Normal or Manual IPLs...
Normal will usually bring the system up in an unattended manner. i.e. start the IPL and just let it get on with it.
Manual will bring it up to a point where you decide at the console what you want to do next. i.e. start an IPL, work with hardware, etc.
 
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