Configuring The Pc To Use The New Console Type When Changing From A Local Console Directly Attached To A Local Console On A Network - IBM System i Manual

14. Press F3 until you return to the DST main menu.
The system is now configured for use by Operations Console local console on a network when an action
is taken to search for a new console. This could include an IPL, the native macro, or the console service
function (65+21). Do NOT take an action to switch to the new console until you have satisfied any
necessary PC configurations. If you do not plan to use the local console directly attached configuration as
a backup console, you do not need to remove or move its adapter at this time. You may need it to debug
problems.
The system value QAUTOCFG must be set to on. Use one of the following methods to verify or set this
system value:
v Use the WRKSYSVAL QAUTOCFG command.
v During a manual IPL, in the IPL Options window, select Y for Set major system options. Then, for
Enable automatic configuration, select Y.
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"Configuring the PC to use the new console type when changing from a local console directly
attached to a local console on a network"
To change from an Operations Console with local console directly attached to a local console on a
network (LAN), you must configure the PC to use the new console type.
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.
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Configuring the PC to use the new console type when changing from a local console directly attached
to a local console on a network:
| To change from an Operations Console with local console directly attached to a local console on a
network (LAN), you must configure the PC to use the new console type.
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Follow these steps on the PC:
1. Disconnect the current console connection. To disconnect, do the following:
a. Select the configuration name (under iSeries Connection). This is the name that Operations
Console uses to refer to a specific system.
b. From the Connection menu, click Disconnect. The connection status shows Disconnecting.
c. Wait for the status to show Disconnected.
2. Configure the new console type. It is preferred that you perform an initial program load (IPL) to be
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certain there are no errors.
Once you are satisfied that the new console is working correctly, you can proceed with any plans to
move or remove any adapter or configurations.
If you do not use the cabled connection as a backup console, you can remove the console cable, the
remote control panel cable, or both cables from the PC at this time. To avoid potential errors, turn off
the system before removing or adding cables from the system.
To delete the current configuration if you will not be using the cabled connection as a backup console,
do the following:
a. Select the configuration name (under iSeries Connection).
b. From the Connection menu, click Delete.
c. Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
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