OS/400 Questions


Tape Media Library and BRMS
Environment: OS/400 V5R2; Tape Library: IBM 3570. Problem: during backup operations using TAPMLB01 thru BRMS, message CPF416A is issued. When we try to change the status of the resource TAP05 associated with TAPMLB01 we get message CPF67E4. However, it is possible to get the 3570 work manually with two or more tapes loaded. Question: what [...]

Answer Question   |  February 3, 2009  5:58 AM
Backup & recovery, BRMS, i5, iSeries, OS/400, Tape drives/Libraries
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Too high % temp. addr. in WRKSYSSTS – AS/400 aka iSeries
In WRKSYSSTS the temp. addr. is too high and not getting lower after IPL. % perm addresses . . . . : 0,128 % temp addresses . . . . : 10,453 Can anybody tell me how to get this % lower? thnx Rita

Answer Question   |  October 26, 2009  6:56 AM
i5, iSeries, OS/400, Performance/Tuning, PTFs, System monitoring, tips and tricks, Tools
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Can you transfer active jobs to another subsystem?
If a job is already active in one subsystem, can you use tfrbchjob or tfrjob to move into a different job queue to run in a different subsystem, or will you get errors because the job is already active in one subsystem?

Answer Question   |  October 26, 2009  4:52 PM
Backup & recovery, Hardware, i5, Installation, Integration/Connectivity, iSeries, Logical partitions, OS/400, PC/Windows Connectivity, Performance/Tuning, Printing, PTFs, Security, Server consolidation, System monitoring, tips and tricks, Tools
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Connect to AS/400 from a PC and run User Profiles Initial Program
I’d like to be able to have a user connect via FTP, ect. from a PC to our AS/400, login, and have the user profiles inital program run immediately. We’ve tried several options, but the initial program doesn’t run unless a user signs on to a Session. This is not an option. Can you help? [...]

Answer Question   |  October 26, 2009  10:19 AM
AS/400, DataCenter, i5, iSeries, OS/400, Programming Languages
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Old Risc Box
I have an old risc box 9402-4xx (V3R6)that I am looking to get rid of. Does anyone know how to generate a list of what this box has in it, eg. memory, disk space, etc. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

Answer Question   |  June 8, 2005  3:32 PM
i5, iSeries, OS/400
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Damaged File In Save Operations
I have a file that is damaged, therefore, it will not save during my nightly backups. The file is QASZRAIRD in library QUSRSYS. Does anyone know what this file is used for or how I can find out what this file is used for? Can I delete the file and re-create the file, or will [...]

Answer Question   |  June 7, 2005  3:24 PM
Backup & recovery, Hardware, i5, Installation, Integration/Connectivity, iSeries, Logical partitions, OS/400, PC/Windows Connectivity, Performance/Tuning, Printing, PTFs, Security, Server consolidation, System monitoring, tips and tricks, Tools
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iseries system management monitor
Hi, I’m looking for a iseries system management monitor tool. I found one at www.tango04.com, Visual Message Center, but my question is; are there other alternatives available? These monitors can run on Windows or Linux platform, a gui would be nice.

Answer Question   |  December 10, 2009  8:43 AM
AS/400, Hardware, i5, Integration/Connectivity, iSeries, OS/400, Performance/Tuning, Security, System monitoring, tips and tricks, Tools
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i5 520 External tape attachment
Does the IBM 7208-012 external tape attach to the i5 520? If yes, which adapters can be used.

Answer Question   |  May 30, 2005  2:43 PM
i5, iSeries, OS/400
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Calling External Procedure from Java Web based Application
Below given is a procedure to access a CL Program in iSeries from a Java web based program. create procedure libxxx/proc_name LANGUAGE CL FENCED EXTERNAL NAME ‘libxxx/clprogram’ PARAMETER STYLE GENERAL The external CL program has other calls to Cobol programs in the same library.The procedure is in a different library.The cobol calls does not have [...]

Answer Question   |  October 26, 2009  5:09 PM
COBOL, i5, IBM, IBM WebSphere, iSeries, J2EE, Java, OS/400, SQL, UDB for iSeries/i5
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Whats included in 5250 OLTP? Do I have to by OS400 again?
We are in the process of inivesting in new i5 servers, we have old AS400 servers today and licences for serveral OS400 licpgms, but there is one single big post in our offer from BP. The ‘enterprise edition’, when I look into a FAQ about ‘enterprise edition’ I confused. 5722SS1 V5R3 is one of the [...]

Answer Question   |  May 27, 2005  10:44 AM
i5, iSeries, OS/400
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Installing PTFs questions and concerns.
I am now responsible for installing PTFs on the as400. I will be performing my first install on June 25th. I have some questions if someone doesn’t mind helping? 1. Documentation says to check the CD to make sure that it works. I put the CD in my CD drive at my local PC and [...]

Answer Question   |  May 25, 2005  9:42 AM
Backup & recovery, Hardware, i5, IBM, IBM/Tivoli, Installation, Integration/Connectivity, iSeries, Logical partitions, OS/400, PC/Windows Connectivity, Performance/Tuning, Printing, PTFs, Security, Server consolidation, System monitoring, tips and tricks, Tools
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Calling HTTP/Java from ILE Program
I am trying to find out if it is possible to perform an HTTP/Java call to an external Web Server (Not Webspere) from an AS400 ILE program RPGLE or CLE

Answer Question   |  May 26, 2005  4:51 AM
i5, iSeries, OS/400, RPG
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reusedlt *yes
Hi, Has reusedlt *yes behavior changed with V5R3? When I add a record to a PF that is reusedlt *yes in V5R2 is uses a record that has been deleted, however when i do the same thing on a V5R3 system it adds a new record rather than re-use one. Anyone run into this before? [...]

Answer Question   |  November 1, 2011  2:52 PM
Backup & recovery, Data center operations, Data mining/analysis, Data warehousing applications, Database Management Systems, DB2, DB2 administration, DB2 Implementation, Disaster Recovery, Hardware, Help Desk, i5, IBM, iSeries, OS/400, Performance/Tuning, Security management, Software Quality Assurance, System monitoring, Tech support, tips and tricks, Tools
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Need some performance tuning tips or suggestions.
We currently have a 720-9406 model iSeries AS/400 system. We recently upgraded are OS to version V5R3M0. We are using the system mainly for our payroll processing which occurs weekly, as well as we have the system set up as a web server which we have employees accessing throughout the day. Since the upgrade, our [...]

Answer Question   |  October 26, 2009  9:46 AM
Backup & recovery, Hardware, i5, IBM, Installation, Integration/Connectivity, iSeries, Logical partitions, OS/400, PC/Windows Connectivity, Performance/Tuning, Printing, PTFs, Security, Server consolidation, Servers, System monitoring, tips and tricks, Tools, Web services
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How To Print A Hardware Configuration List?
Does anyone know of another command to use to print out a hardware configuration list for the AS/400. I have already used the following command: DSPHDWRSC TYPE(*AHW) OUTPUT(*PRINT) Is there anything else that can be used?

Answer Question   |  October 25, 2009  9:34 AM
Backup & recovery, Hardware, i5, IBM, IBM/Tivoli, Installation, Integration/Connectivity, iSeries, Logical partitions, OS/400, PC/Windows Connectivity, Performance/Tuning, Printing, PTFs, Security, Server consolidation, System monitoring, tips and tricks, Tools
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New to AS400 administration and need some help.
I have two questions here if someone can help. I will appreciate anything you can give. First, I am trying to configure a network printer on the AS400. I did wrkcfgsts, work with description, and copied the printer devices description and modified the printer device with the new info. All I changed was the IP [...]

Answer Question   |  April 6, 2009  12:04 PM
Auditing, Availability, Backup & recovery, Capacity planning, DataCenter, Hardware, Help Desk, i5, IBM, Installation, Integration with other platforms, Integration/Connectivity, iSeries, Logical partitions, Mainframe, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Operating systems, OS/400, PC/Windows Connectivity, Performance/Tuning, Printing, PTFs, Remote access, Reporting, Security, Security management, Server consolidation, Servers, System monitoring, Tech support, Technical support, tips and tricks, Tools
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AS400 model 170 connection with 9910 UPS CPM cable
I have to connect AS400 model 170 with 9910 UPS. Anybody knows which plug of CPM cable connects to AS400 side, grey or black one. Thank you.

Answer Question   |  May 13, 2005  3:52 AM
AS/400, Hardware, i5, Installation, iSeries, OS/400
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OS/400 and PL/I…
Does anybody know the last release of OS/400 that supported PL/I as a development language?

Answer Question   |  October 24, 2010  9:29 AM
i5, iSeries, OS/400
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AS/400 Interface
My company is currently using an AS/400 platform. I am looking for a company who can build a custom GUI program that would be easier for our employees to use. It would require the ability to place orders, look up accounts, add notes to customer accounts, etc. We are located in the Phoenix, AZ area [...]

Answer Question   |  May 1, 2005  10:49 PM
Development, i5, iSeries, OS/400, OS/400 and iSeries, Visual Basic
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Telnet and OS400
Hava a client who is telnet-ing to a 170 box (V4R3m0) over the internet. They are having disconnect problems at random times and different locations. From my office, I have no problems – it stays up forever. From other locations, it could disconnect after 5 minutes or 2 hours. I set the system value QINACTITV [...]

Answer Question   |  October 26, 2010  12:47 PM
AS/400, i5, iSeries, OS/400
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