[rescue] RS/6000 320 key needed

[Alexander Jacocks]

> On Aug 15, 2025, at 8:41 AM, Mouse via rescue <rescue at sunhelp.org> wrote:
> 
> 
>> 
>>> Well, yeah.  The goal here is to get inside the machine, not to have
>>> a key for the machine.
>> Hmm, but in some cases you need to put the machine in service mode
>> for OS maintenance.  At least for AIX.
> 
> Once you're inside the case, you can replace the keylock with an
> appropriate switch, or switches, so you can get whatever setting you
> want.
> 
> Or, as Dave said, open the lock and remove all its pins, in which case
> you can just use any key that passes whatever wards it has - or any of
> various small tools - to turn the cylinder to whatever setting you
> want.

Picking the lock to get in is an option. I, however, lack the skill.

On my RS/6k 7011/250, I had to drill the lock to get in. I researched a bunch of other options, and that was the only way that I could find to avoid damaging the chassis.

- Alex