I tried AIX_v7.3_Install_7300-03-00-2446_flash_122024_LCD8265306 iso image and made usb bootable using Rufus as per below steps:
Original Message:
Sent: Thu February 05, 2026 06:27 AM
From: Anas AlSaleh
Subject: Unable to install Aix 7.3 TL3 SP0 / Aix 7.2 TL5 SP10 BOS from bootable usb on Power 10 S1012
Hi,
Check this link first for the System Software Map for Power Systems S1012 (9028-21B) and AIX – All I/O Configurations & Virtual I/O Only , so you can understand what is compatible.
below the both links for All I/O Configurations & Virtual I/O Only
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/system-software-map-power-systems-s1012-9028-21b-and-aix-all-io-configurations
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/system-software-map-power-systems-s1012-9028-21b-and-aix-virtual-io-only
For the AIX bootable image, burning it using Rufus, then booting from the USB.
Thank you ,
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Anas AlSaleh
IBM Power Systems Software Specialist
Saudi Business Machines ( SBM )
Riyadh
Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 04, 2026 11:55 AM
From: Vivek Kr
Subject: Unable to install Aix 7.3 TL3 SP0 / Aix 7.2 TL5 SP10 BOS from bootable usb on Power 10 S1012
Hi All,
We have a new P10 Server S1012 with 4 cores and 64 GB RAM and we are unable to install fresh Aix 7.3 TL3 SP0 from bootable usb on Power 10 S1012 .
The usb was made bootable using proper steps as mentioned on IBM site . We have two 800GB Nvme disks on the server with no other Storage.
We also tried to install Aix 7.2 TL5 SP10 image with usb and it is also getting failed with same error.
We are able to see the usb bootable image in SMS menu on the server and it also install the filesets on the Nvme disk that we chose but in the end it gets failed with an error as Follows:
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FAILURES
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Filesets listed in this section failed pre-installation verification
and will not be installed.
Missing Filesets
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The following filesets could not be found on the installation media.
If you feel these filesets really are on the media, check for typographical
errors in the name specified or, if installing from directory, check for
discrepancies between the Table of Contents file (.toc) and the images that
reside in the directory.
devices.vdevice.IBM.vtpm
devices.vdevice.vtpm
<< End of Failure Section >
WARNING: An unknown failure occurred while attempting tosoftware.
increase the paging space to the default size. Check that the
resultant paging space is acceptable after the installation has
completed.
exec(): 0509-036 Cannot load program /usr/bin/ksh93 because of the following errors:
0509-033 Cannot run a 64-bit program until the 64-bit
environment has been configured. See the system administrator.
DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LICENSED MATERIAL and LICENSED INTERNAL CODE - PROPERTY OF IBM.
(C) COPYRIGHTS BY IBM AND BY OTHERS 1982,1991-1995.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
These programs allow you to enter diagnostics, service aids, single
user mode, or low-level maintenance mode. The diagnostics should be
used whenever problems with the system occur which have not been
corrected by any software application procedures available.
In general, the diagnostics will run automatically. However, sometimes
you will be required to select options, inform the system when to
continue, do simple tasks, and exchange diskettes.
Several keys are used to control the diagnostics:
- The Enter key continues the procedure or performs an action.
- The Backspace key allows keying errors to be corrected.
- The cursor keys are used to select an option.
To continue, press Enter.
FUNCTION SELECTION
1. Diagnostic Routines
This selection will test the machine hardware. Wrap plugs and
other advanced functions will not be used.
2. Advanced Diagnostic Routines
This selection will test the machine hardware. Wrap plugs and
other advanced functions will be used.
3. Task Selection(Diagnostics, Advanced Diagnostics, Service Aids, etc.)
This selection will list the tasks supported by these procedures.
Once a task is selected, a resource menu may be presented showing
all resources supported by the task.
4. Resource Selection
This selection will list the resources in the system that are supported
by the diagnostic programs. Once a resource is selected, a task menu will
be presented showing all tasks that can be run on the resource(s).
5. Single User Mode
The system will enter single-user mode for software maintenance.
The system will now continue the boot process. Please wait...exec(): 0509-036 Cannot load program /usr/bin/ksh93 because of the following errors:
0509-033 Cannot run a 64-bit program until the 64-bit
environment has been configured. See the system administrator.
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Any input or solution to this error will be welcomed.
Thanks,
Vivek
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Vivek Kr
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