AIX 7.1 Upgrade problem

Hi all,
I'm getting errors while booting AIX 7.1 after upgrade

I have used FLRT tool for the process with the following input values shown in the attached photo. titled FLRT
After reboot for the upgrade process system hangs and no response as shown in screenshot named AIX7.1-NormalBoot
I tried to boot in single user mode the system also hangs and gave me the below messages

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                                Welcome to AIX.
                   boot image timestamp: 13:47:15 12/26/2013
                 The current time and date: 19:13:09 12/26/2013
       processor count: 1;  memory size: 15552MB;  kernel size: 35442232
          boot device: /pci@80000002000000a/pci1014,0339@0/sas/disk@0
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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.





To make a selection, type the number and press Enter [1]:5



























The system will now continue the boot process.  Please wait...exec(): 0509-036 Cannot load program ps because of the following errors:
        0509-130 Symbol resolution failed for /usr/lib/libpthreads.a(shr_xpg5.o) because:
        0509-136   Symbol thread_unlock_ (number 15) is not exported from
                   dependent module /unix.
        0509-026 System error: Error 0
        0509-192 Examine .loader section symbols with the
                 'dump -Tv' command.

Anyone have idea?

What is the hardware P??? Is this a LPAR or a standalone machine?

P7 server model IBM Power 710 Express 8231-E1C all resources dedicated to only 1 LPAR managed by an HMC version 7.7

Does anybody have any idea?
I appreciate any suggestions

Ok,
in HMC for that particular LPAR what is the Keylock position?

In properties --> Setting --> under boot you see Keylock position: That should be set to Normal.

Check to see if any body has set it to manual, if so reset it to Normal and reactivate the LPAR.

Keylock position is set to normal as shown in the attached screenshot

Specifically I'm getting : Reference Code 888 102 700 0C5 in HMC and AIX is hang as shown in the attached screenshot.
IBM Power7 reference codes for 888
I appreciate any tip or idea that might help

I would say go ahead and open a call with IBM.

If you find the solution, we will appreciate if you can share it with the forum.

It seems I'm gonna go for a fresh installation as I have no support.

Do you have a licence to run AIX 7.1 on your server? There should be something with that agreement. If not, then IBM will want a fee.

Robin

This system is crashing (code 700=Program Interrupt). The system is also having a problem with the dump (dump status code is 0c5=internal dump error).

The server is P7 series server.
Yes the server comes with a preinstalled AIX 7.1

---------- Post updated at 09:26 PM ---------- Previous update was at 09:22 PM ----------

Yes indeed the system is crashing.
I think the only way to get dump is via ASMI.
I'll be thankful if anybody have any idea that might fix the problem.

If your server was pre-installed, then I would revert to the mksysb that you took in advance of the upgrade. This will preserve volume groups you have made/used if you overwrite the original boot disk.

Discuss the issue with the supplier and/or IBM if you still are under warranty.

It is possible that there is a firmware requirement for the upgrade, although I think that unlikely. Normally IBM are good with upgrades.

Robin

Alas no mksysb were taken prior to the upgrade.
I'm no longer under the support/warranty umbrella.
I have done firmware upgrades prior to the upgrade, I don't think the issue lies with firmware.