On 2007-06-01, Huub <"v.niekerk at hccnet.nl"> wrote:
> I'm trying to (re)install AIX 5.1 with complete new and overwrite on an
> RS/6000 43P Model 140. Problem is that the installation always hangs,
> but often on different moments. Sometimes it hangs at "Mounting over /",
> often at 27%, other times it reaches 48% installed or 27%. I haven´t
> seen it beyond 48% yet. When I suspect it hangs, I wait for about 30
> mins to be sure it doesn't proceed. I have tried both the default and
> the minimal install. Is there any way to check what's the problem (e.g.
> CPU freezing, bad RAM)?

Download the Diag-CD here:
https://www14.software.ibm.com/webap...load/home.html

Also, make sure your microcode levels (especially the CDROMs)
are up to date.

Regards,

Frank

Huub schrieb:
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to (re)install AIX 5.1 with complete new and overwrite on an
> RS/6000 43P Model 140. Problem is that the installation always hangs,
> but often on different moments. Sometimes it hangs at "Mounting over /",
> often at 27%, other times it reaches 48% installed or 27%. I haven´t
> seen it beyond 48% yet. When I suspect it hangs, I wait for about 30
> mins to be sure it doesn't proceed. I have tried both the default and
> the minimal install. Is there any way to check what's the problem (e.g.
> CPU freezing, bad RAM)?

before upgrading the OS I'd check the firmware level and load
the latest firmware (it's available and described on the IBM pages).
Now that it seems you've ruined your rootvg you will have to do it via
floppies.

>
> before upgrading the OS I'd check the firmware level and load
> the latest firmware (it's available and described on the IBM pages).
> Now that it seems you've ruined your rootvg you will have to do it via
> floppies.
>

It's not an upgrade, it's a reinstall. It was already running 5.1, but
either taking a very long time to load or hanging at some phase during
boot. So I'm sure it's not a firmware issue.
Thank you for your comments.