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Note: If this resource will be used for the service tools server (iSeries Navigator connections) or you
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plan to use the local console on a network (LAN) as a backup console then you won't need to
do the clear. If either of these choices is true, continue with step 17.
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14. Press F6 to perform a clear.
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15. Press F7 to store the new values.
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16. If you are not currently using this resource for the console connection, press F13 to deactivate the
adapter. You will be required to use another console type or resource on the next IPL.
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Note: If you are doing this work from a local console on a network connection this deactivation will
cause your console connection to close and you may not be able to restart it without an IPL.
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17. Press F12 twice to exit this window. You should return to the Work with System Devices window. If
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you're using SST, this returns you to Work with Service Tools User IDs and Devices.
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18. Select Console.
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19. Select Operations console (direct).
Important: You must change the console type to something other than Operations Console (LAN) or
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the adapter will get reallocated on the next IPL.
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20. Press F3 until you return to the DST main menu.
The system is now configured for use by your intended console type.
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If you do not plan to use the local console on a network (LAN) configuration as a backup console, do not
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remove or move the LAN adapter at this time. If you encounter a problem with your new console choice
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you may need this resource to debug the problem. When you get your new console choice working you
can remove it from the server or move it to another location.
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The iSeries system value QAUTOCFG must be set to ON. Use one of the following to verify or set this
system value on the iSeries server:
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v Use the WRKSYSVAL QAUTOCFG OS/400 command.
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v During a manual IPL, in the IPL Options window, select Y for Set major system options. Then, for
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Enable automatic configuration, select Y.
Continue with Configure the PC to use the new console type when changing the console from a local
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console on a network (LAN) to a local console directly attached.
Configure the PC to use the new console type: After changing from a local console on a network to a
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local console directly attached, you must configure the PC to use the new console type. Perform the
following steps on the PC.
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Note: If you have not connected the cables for this connection type, connect the cables now.
It is recommended that you power down the iSeries when removing adapter cards or cables.
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Disconnect the current console connection. To disconnect, do the following:
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a. Select the configuration name (under iSeries Connection). This is the name that Operations
Console uses to refer to a specific iSeries server.
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b. From the Connection menu, click Disconnect. The connection status shows Disconnecting.
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c. Wait for the status to show Disconnected.
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2. To configure the new console type, see Set up a local console directly attached to the server.
It is recommended that you perform an attended initial program load (IPL) to be certain there are no
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errors. Also, you may not want to delete your old configuration until you have a successful connection
using the new configuration.
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