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

v During a manual IPL, in the IPL Options window, select Y for Set major system options. Then, for
Enable automatic configuration, select Y.
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.
"Configuring the PC to use the new console type after changing from a twinaxial console to an
Operations Console"
To change from a twinaxial console to an Operations Console, you must configure the PC to use the
new console type.
Related information
Access service tools
Configuring the PC to use the new console type after changing from a twinaxial console to an
Operations Console:
| To change from a twinaxial console to an Operations Console, you must configure the PC to use the new
console type.
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It is preferred that you perform an initial program load (IPL) to ensure there are no errors. Then, at a
later time, remove or move any hardware you planned for.
It is perferred that you turn off the iSeries when removing adapter cards or cables.
Note: If the new console fails to work in i5/OS you may need to use another workstation to manually
delete the controller and device description associated with the old console device.
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.

Changing from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console

To change from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console, you must perform steps on the system
and, optionally, on the PC.
Before you begin, make sure 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 an Operations Console to a twinaxial console in a non-partitioned or
primary partitioned system:
To change from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console, follow these steps on the system using the
existing console.
1. Access Dedicated Service Tools (DST) or System Service Tools (SST).
2. Select Work with DST environment.
3. Select System Devices (skip this step if using SST).
4. Select Select Console .
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System i: Connecting to System i Operations Console