Configuring Operations Console On The Pc - IBM i Series Handbook

This graphic is an overview of your system unit, console (PC) and Operations Console cable. This
overview is intended to show you a general setup. The port location and part numbers could be different
depending on the system and configuration that you have.
Related reference
"Operations Console cable requirements" on page 10
You need to meet these cable requirements for supported models, cables and card locations.
"Planning considerations for your Operations Console installation or upgrade" on page 11
To plan for your Operations Console installation or upgrade, you need to know this information.

Configuring Operations Console on the PC

When you have completed your Operations Console planning and your Set up Operations Console
checklist, you are ready to begin the Operations Console configuration wizard.
About this task
Notes:
v You must have Administrator rights to create or alter a configuration.
| v If you are installing Operations Console for a new system, power on the system at this time.
To start Operations Console on the PC, follow these steps:
1. Click Start.
| 2. If you are using Windows XP or an earlier Windows operation system, select Programs. If you are
using Windows Vista, select All Programs.
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3. Select IBM System i Access for Windows. It is assumed that the system is powered on and is in the
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| process of or has completed an IPL.
| Allow at least 10 minutes for the IPL process to reach a usable state before continuing. This is to
ensure that the system can respond to the query the PC performs during the configuration wizard. If
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the system has an attention light with either a SRC of A6005008 or A9002000, continue with the
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System i: Connecting to System i Operations Console