Accessing DST

We can access DST in 2 different ways
1. From Control Panel
2. Through manual IPL

Accessing DST from the control panel:
To access service tools using DST from the control panel, complete the following steps:
  • Put the control panel in manual mode.
  • Use the control panel to select function 21 and press Enter. The DST Sign On display appears on the console.
  • Sign on to DST using your service tools user ID and password. The Use dedicated service tools (DST) display appears.
  • Select the appropriate option from the list and press Enter.
    • Select option 5 (Work with DST environment) to get to additional options for working with service tools user IDs.
    • Select option 7 (Start a service tool) to start any of the service tools available from DST.
    • Select any of the other options, as appropriate.

Accessing service tools using DST from a manual IPL:
To access service tools using DST from a manual initial program load (IPL), complete the following steps:
  • Put the control panel in manual mode.
  • Take either of the following actions:
    • If the system is powered off, turn the system on.
    • If the system is powered on, enter the Power Down System (PWRDWNSYS) command, PWRDWNSYS *IMMED RESTART(*YES), on a command line to turn off the system and restart it.
  • Sign on to DST using your service tools user ID and password. The Use dedicated service tools (DST) display is shown.
  • Select the appropriate option from the list and press Enter.
    • Select option 5 (Work with DST environment) to get additional options for working with service tools user IDs.
    • Select option 7 (Start a service tool) to start any of the service tools available from DST.
    • Select any of the other options, as appropriate.