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2. Change the console from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console in a logical partition
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Use these instructions to change the console from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console in a
logical partition.
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3. Perform optional steps on the PC when changing from an Operations Console to a twinaxial
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console
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Use these instructions to configure the PC to use the new console type when changing from
Operations Console to a twinaxial console.
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Change the console from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console in a non-partitioned or primary
partitioned server: To change from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console, follow these steps on
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the server using the existing console:
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1. Access Dedicated Service Tools (DST) or System Service Tools (SST).
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2. Select Work with DST environment.
3. Select System Devices (skip this step if using SST).
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4. Select Console .
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5. If you are currently using Operations Console local console on a network (LAN), select Operations
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Console (LAN) and follow these steps to deallocate the network adapter:
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 5e.
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a. Select Operations Console (LAN). The LAN adapter currently in use should be shown.
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b. Press F11.
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c. Press F6 to clear the configuration data.
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d. Press F7 to store this new value. Optionally, you can deactivate the network card by pressing F13.
See Deactivate or move the LAN card from use by Operations Console for more information.
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e. Press F12 twice to exit this window.
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f. Select Console.
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6. Select Twinaxial.
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7. Press F3 to return to the DST main menu.
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The system is now configured for use by your intended console type.
If you do not plan to use the local console directly attached configuration as a backup console, do not
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remove or move it or its adapter at this time. You may need it to debug a problem.
The iSeries system value QAUTOCFG must be set to ON. Use one of the following to verify or set this
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system value on the iSeries server:
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v Use the WRKSYSVAL QAUTOCFG OS/400 command.
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.
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Continue with Perform optional steps on the PC.
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Change the console from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console in a logical partition: To
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change from an Operations Console to a twinaxial cable, follow these steps on the server using the
existing console:
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Note: If you need to add or move adapters to satisfy the hardware requirements for the twinaxial
console, do this work before starting these steps. Do not move or remove the twinaxial adapter
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from it's current input and output processor (IOP) at this time.
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1. Access Dedicated Service Tools (DST) or System Service Tools (SST).
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