AIX error code 0301-158 bosboot: mkboot failed to create bootimage.0301-165 bosboot: WARNING! bosboot failed - do not attempt to boot device.
Summary: Error was encountered attempting a mksysb restore 0301-158 bosboot: mkboot failed to create bootimage. 0301-165 bosboot: WARNING! bosboot failed - do not attempt to boot device. BOS Install: Could not create boot image. ...
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Symptoms
While trying to do a mksysb restore,to the system these errors appeared..
0301-158 bosboot: mkboot failed to create bootimage.
0301-165 bosboot: WARNING! bosboot failed - do not attempt to boot device.
BOS Install: Could not create boot image.
mksysb restore failed.
Resolution
Change the reserve policy to no_reserve on the hdisk and hdiskpower devices.
Confirm that all the trespassing is complete before completing the event.
Confirm that all the trespassing is complete before completing the event.
Affected Products
PowerPath for AIXProducts
PowerPath for AIXArticle Properties
Article Number: 000064364
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 17 Oct 2025
Version: 3
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