Configuring The Pc To Use The New Console Type; Changing From A Twinaxial Console To An Operations Console; Changing The Console From A Twinaxial Console To An Operations Console In A Non-Partitioned Or Primary Partitioned System - IBM System i Manual

Configuring the PC to use the new console type:

After changing from a local console on a network to a local console directly attached, you must configure
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the PC to use the new console type.
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Perform the following steps on the PC:
Note: If you have not connected the cables for this connection type, connect the cables now.
It is preferred that you turn off the system when removing adapter cards or cables.
1. Disconnect the current console connection. To disconnect, do the following:
a. Select the configuration name (under iSeries Connection). This is the name that Operations
Console uses to refer to a specific system.
b. From the Connection menu, click Disconnect. The connection status shows Disconnecting.
c. Wait for the status to show Disconnected.
| 2. To configure the new console type, see the Set up a local console directly attached to the server topic.
It is recommended that you perform an attended initial program load (IPL) to be certain there are no
errors. Also, you may not want to delete your old configuration until you have a successful
connection using the new configuration.
Once you are satisfied that the new console is working correctly you can proceed with any plans to
move or remove any adapter or configurations.
To delete the current configuration if you will not be using the cabled connection as a backup console
do the following:
a. Select the configuration name (under iSeries Connection).
b. From the Connection menu, click Delete.
c. Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
Related reference
"Setting up a local console directly attached to the server" on page 31
You need to complete the unique setup prerequisites checklist based on the configuration and the
operating system you are using.

Changing from a twinaxial console to an Operations Console

To change from a twinaxial console to an Operations Console, you need to perform a set of steps on both
the PC and the system.
Before you begin, ensure that you have satisfied all the Operations Console hardware requirements for
the PC and the system.
Related reference
"Operations Console hardware requirements" on page 18
You need to meet the PC and System i hardware requirements for an Operations Console
configuration.
Changing the console from a twinaxial console to an Operations Console in a non-partitioned or
primary partitioned system:
To change from a twinaxial console to an Operations Console, you must use the existing console to
perform these steps on the system.
1. Access Dedicated Service Tools (DST) or System Service Tools (SST). You must unlock the SST option
"Service tools device IDs" before it is usable.
2. Select Work with DST environment.
3. Select System Devices (skip this step if using SST).
4. Select Select Console.
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