Planning Considerations For Operations Console; Planning Considerations For Your Configuration - IBM System i Manual

This topic describes how to migrate data from one system or partition to another system or partition.
When performing a data migration, the source system and the target system must have different serial
numbers.
v Planning for your physical environment
Good planning is essential for the successful setup and use of your system. It ensures that you have
everything you need and meet all prerequisites. The planning information in this topic helps you place
the system, plan power needs, print any special cabling or setup instructions, meet any PC
requirements, and prepare for unique configurations based on how you will use the system (for
example, clustering of systems, Internet connections, and rack mounting).
v Print server and rack cabling instructions
Cabling instructions are available to print for your system.
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Planning considerations for Operations Console

Before you begin setting up your Operations Console, determine how to best configure it.
After you complete the planning requirements, you can create a setup checklist that will list the
Operations Console prerequisites for your system.
Related concepts
"PC preparations for Operations Console" on page 30
After you complete the planning requirements and know which configuration and PC operating
system you will be using, you can create and go through a checklist for setting up Operations
Console.

Planning considerations for your configuration

To plan for your Operations Console configuration, you need to find out the specific connectivity types
that are allowed by the various Operations Console configurations.
The scenarios included offer specific configurations examples to help you select a console configuration
most suited to your needs. If you plan ahead, you can include additional features in your configuration.
Important:
v If you call a service representative to set up your new system, you must have the PC that
you are going to use as a console ready to be connected to your system. This includes
having all cables ready and all software installed. For example, you must already have
your Windows operating system and iSeries Access for Windows installed on the PC.
v If you are configuring Operations Console for an i5/OS logical partition running the
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Linux
Related information
operating system, see the Configure the LAN console for a guest partition topic.
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