IBM eserver i5 Handbook page 773

Draft Document for Review October 18, 2004
Note: You can specify a device ID for security that permits only specific PC
workstations to perform Operations Console LAN connections and Control
Panel functions.
The console is determined on a first in, first served basis. For example, the first
LAN-connected console becomes the console. Subsequent LAN connecting PCs
are presented a special Dedicated Service Tool (DST) Signon window or the
Console Information Status window depending on whether the new
console to be taken over by another console
If concurrent standard LAN activity is desired, such as running workstation
functions, configure a second LAN adapter and vary it on. Separate IP addresses
are required.
Operations Console on the LAN does not need a #0383 Remote Control Panel
Cable to work with the functions of the Remote Control Panel for logical
partitions. This function is enabled by default during setup but can be disabled in
Properties. You would use the privileges granted for the Service Tools Device ID
and the Service Tools User ID to get the Remote Control Panel to work on the
PC. By default the user and device ID are created with enough authority to use
the remote control panel.
When you select the Operations Console on the LAN for your iSeries server, IBM
delivers one #0367 Operations Console PCI Cable with a new order. It is shipped
with an upgrade if that cable is not on the configuration.
Operation Console over the LAN connection is highly secured. Only one PC can
use a Service Tools device ID. After a successful connection is established the
associated password is changed and encrypted. You can encrypt the data flow
between the console and the server by installing a Client Encryption product on
the Operations Console PC (5722-CEx) and the Cryptographic Access Provider
product (5722-ACx) on the iSeries server.
Operations Console and Remote Control Panel (#0383 for direct-attach) are
installed and used from PCs using the Windows XP Professional PC operating
system, Windows 2000 Professional PC operating system, or Windows NT
Workstation 4.0. The console and control panel applications can be used
together or separately. Each requires its own direct cable attachment. The cables
are purchased separately and are unique to the system being used. POWER5
hardware does not support a directly attached remote control panel. For remote
power on capability on this platform, consider remote Hardware Management
Console (HMC) (Remote Client) or Advanced System Management Interface
(ASMI).
IBM licensed programs: System management products and services
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