Base code verification
Note: This is not a Perspectives function.
Perform the following procedure to check for supervisor conditions that require action.
1. From the control workstation window, enter:
smitty supervisor
2. The following menu is displayed:
Check For Supervisors That Require Action (Single Message Issued)
> List Status of Supervisors (Report Form)
List Status of Supervisors (Matrix Form)
List Supervisors That Require Action (Report Form)
List Supervisors That Require Action (Matrix Form)
Update *ALL* Supervisors That Require Action (Use Most Current Level)
Update Selectable Supervisors That Require Action (Use Most Current Level)
Select the second option, “List Status of Supervisors (Report Form)“
3. A frame, similar to the following example, is displayed:
spsvrmgr: Frame Slot Supervisor Media Installed Required
State Versions Version Action
_____ ____ __________ ____________ ____________ ________
1 0 Active u_10.3c.0721 u_10.3c.0721 Upgrade
u_10.3c.0723
_____ ____ __________ ____________ ____________ ________
1 Active u_10.2e.0702 u_10.2e.0704 None
u_10.2e.0704
_____ ____ __________ ____________ ____________ ________
5 Active u_10.2e.0702 u_10.2e.0704 None
u_10.2e.0704
_____ ____ __________ ____________ ____________ ________
13 Active u_90.10.071b u_90.10.071c None
u_90.10.071c
_____ ____ __________ ____________ ____________ ________
14 Active u_90.10.071b u_90.10.071c None
u_90.10.071c
_____ ____ __________ ____________ ____________ ________
17 Active u_90.00.070a u_90.00.071e None
u_90.00.070c
u_90.00.070e
Updating the SP Switch2 supervisor code
Note: Neither the SP Switch2 circuit breaker nor the inline switch need to be in the On (‘1’) position to
load new supervisor code.
1. From the control workstation enter:
smitty supervisor
2. Select “List Supervisors That Require Action“
3. Note the frame number and slot number
4. Press PF3 (Cancel).
5. Select “Update Selectable Supervisors That Require Action“
6. Enter the frame number and slot numbers to be updated.
Note: This will take at least 12 minutes to complete.
7. Return to the procedure that directed you here.
3-8 RS/6000 SP: SP Switch2 Service Guide