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 NIM servers stuck in "Preparing" when attempting to install client

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petermc 9BBD posted Thu November 06, 2025 12:47 AM

First time I've tried doing a mksysb install on a client since updating to 7200-05-10-2520. When I go through the usual procedure on the NIM server, instead of getting the choice to install from a mksysb, it says "Preparing to copy install images (this will take several minutes)... " and just sits there forever more.

If I hit enter there, it goes to the next form, asking for which LPP source and SPOT you want, but then when it gets to the final form, in "Installation Type" it says "Preparing" and sits there forever more (I've left it for over an hour).

This is happening on all three NIM servers that have been updated to 7200-05-10. I'm using a new mksysb that I've created a SPOT from.

No NIM-related processes running on the NIM server except for two "nimesis" processes.

Anyone had any issues like this since updating to 7200-05-10?

Cheers,

Peter

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Extra info: If I hit F4/Esc 4 at the "Installation Type" on the final form, it says a pop-up field is not available for this entry field.