Changing From An Operations Console To A Twinaxial Console; Changing The Console From An Operations Console To A Twinaxial Console In A Nonpartitioned Or Primary Partitioned System - IBM i Series Handbook

It is preferred that you perform an initial program load (IPL) to ensure there are no errors. Then, at a
later time, remove or move any hardware you planned for.
It is preferred that you turn off the system when removing adapter cards or cables.
Note: If the new console fails to work in i5/OS you may need to use another workstation to manually
delete the controller and device description associated with the old console device.
Related concepts
"PC preparations for Operations Console" on page 27
After you complete the planning requirements and know which configuration and PC operating
system you will be using, you can go through one of the predefined checklists for setting up
Operations Console. You can also create a customized checklist and complete that.

Changing from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console

To change from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console, you must complete a set of steps on the
system and, optionally, on the PC.
Before you begin, make sure that you have satisfied all the Operations Console hardware requirements
for the PC and the system.
Related reference
"Operations Console hardware requirements" on page 7
You need to meet the PC and System i hardware requirements for an Operations Console
configuration.
Changing the console from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console in a nonpartitioned or
primary partitioned system:
To change from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console, follow these steps on the system using the
existing console.
1. Access Dedicated Service Tools (DST) or System Service Tools (SST).
2. Select Work with DST environment.
3. Select System Devices (skip this step if using SST).
4. Select Select Console .
5. If you are currently using Operations Console local console on a network (LAN), select Operations
Console (LAN) and follow these steps to deallocate the network adapter:
Note: If this resource will be used for the service tools server (System i Connections) or you plan to
use the local console on a network (LAN) as a backup console, you do not need to do the clear
operation. If either of these choices is true, continue with step 5e.
a. Select Operations Console (LAN). The LAN adapter currently in use should be shown.
b. Press F11.
c. Press F6 to clear the configuration data.
d. Press F7 to store this new value. Optionally, you can deactivate the network card by pressing F13.
e. Press F12 twice to exit this window.
f. Select Select Console.
6. Select Twinaxial.
7. Press F3 to return to the DST main menu.
Results
The system is now configured for use by your intended console type. You must do an initial program
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System i: Connecting to System i Operations Console