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v A local console on a network is the connectivity of choice for secondary
v Multiple PCs can be configured as the console to a server or partition, but only
Disadvantages:
v No console is available in the event that a network failure takes place unless a
v You will need a separate LAN card to be used by the console. For more
Scenario: Directly dial-up a server from a remote location
Your company owns an iSeries server but plan to manage it from a remote
location. There will be no local console connected to the server locally.
For this scenario, a local console through dial-up support should be configured.
See Set up Operations Console to complete an interview that will produce a
checklist specific to your configuration. This method has severe restrictions and
should be considered carefully.
Advantage:
v The server is managed remotely, reducing the skill necessary to interact with the
Disadvantage:
v A remote PC can only dial into the iSeries server if there is an operator at the
v The modem on the server needs to be operational.
v The remote control panel and virtual control panel is not supported.
v A temporary console is necessary, locally, to set up the server properly.
v In the event of a communications line drop any jobs running on the server that
v Placing the server in restricted mode from the console dialed into the server
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iSeries: iSeries Access for Windows Operations Console
partitions in an LPAR environment. For more information on consoles on
partitioned servers, see Plan for logical partitions.
one can be active at a time.
backup console is in place. Configure a local console directly attached to the
server or a twinaxial console for backup. For more information, see Plan for
your backup console.
information, see Meet Operations Console hardware requirements.
server during daily activities.
iSeries allowing the PC console access.
was submitted by the remote console will be terminated abnormally. Also,
someone will be needed at the server to re-establish the connection.
carry additional risks in the event of a communications line drop. This could
result in a necessary IPL to recover.