In article <3fafc7d4$1@buckaroo.cs.rit.edu>, jaggi wrote:
> Hi all,
> I am trying to install AIX 5.1 on RS 6000 (43P model 150). I have 5 CDs and
> machine and i do not know anything about AIX and RS 6000. i do not know if
> RS 6000 supports booting from CDs and if those CDs are botable. Is there any
> one having experience in this field? Can someone direct me to usefull
> resources for person like me who is begineer?
>
> regards,
> Jagdip
>
>

Will the machine boot already? Do you have a service key?
If it is running, as root enter 'bootlist -m normal cd0 hdisk0' and reboot.
If you have the key switch to service mode and reboot.
Either way, put the cdrom in the drive and follow the prompts.