Preparation For Your Network Environment - IBM System i Manual

For this scenario, configure a local console on a network.
Advantages:
v You can configure a single PC to be the console for several different systems or partitions as long as
they are connected to the service connection network. There are a maximum of 26 active consoles at a
time but you might have a virtually unlimited number of configurations.
v The administrator does not need to be physically near the system to manage the console.
v Security features are available to protect your console connections.
v A local console on a network is the connectivity of choice for partitions in an LPAR environment.
v Multiple PCs can be configured as a console to a system or partition, but only one PC can act as an
active console at a time.
Disadvantages:
v No console is available in the event that a network failure takes place unless a backup console is
available. Configure a local console directly attached to the server or a twinaxial console for backup.
v Your system will need a separate LAN card to be used by the console or other service tools.
Related concepts
"PC preparations for Operations Console" on page 30
After you complete the planning requirements and know which configuration and PC operating
system you will be using, you can create and go through a checklist for setting up Operations
Console.
Related reference
"Operations Console hardware requirements" on page 18
You need to meet the PC and System i hardware requirements for an Operations Console
configuration.
"Planning considerations for your backup console" on page 6
Most system plans include a level of redundancy to allow for the event of hardware failures; however,
many people do not consider the console in their plans. To recover quickly from an unexpected loss of
your console, you need to plan for a backup console.
Related information
Plan for logical partitions

Preparation for your network environment

To prepare for your network environment, you need to identify and comply with the minimum network
configuration required to set up an Operations Console local console on a network (LAN) configuration.
Important: You need to install the LAN adapter for Operations Console according to your model.
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Operations Console