Changing The Console From An Operations Console To A Twinaxial Console In A Logical Partition - IBM System i Manual

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 (iSeries Navigator connections) or you
plan to use the local console on a network (LAN) as a backup console then you won't need to
do the clear. 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.
The system is now configured for use by your intended console type.
If you do not plan to use the local console directly attached configuration as a backup console, do not
remove or move it or its adapter at this time. You may need it to debug a problem.
The iSeries system value QAUTOCFG must be set to on. Use one of the following to verify or set this
system value on the system:
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.
Continue with Performing optional steps on the PC.
Related tasks
"Deallocating or moving the LAN adapter card from use by Operations Console" on page 86
During a migration, you might need to deallocate the LAN card from use by Operations Console. You
need to deallocate the LAN card if you are not planning on using an Operations Console local console
on a network configuration or the service tools server.
"Performing optional steps on the PC when changing from an Operations Console to a twinaxial
console" on page 79
If the PC will not be used for Operations Console, follow these steps:
Related information
Access service tools

Changing the console from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console in a logical partition:

To change from an Operations Console to a twinaxial cable, you need to follow these steps on the system
using the existing console.
Note: If you need to add or move adapters to satisfy the hardware requirements for the twinaxial
console, do this work before starting these steps. Do not move or remove the twinaxial adapter
from it's current input and output processor (IOP) at this time.
1. Access Dedicated Service Tools (DST) or System Service Tools (SST). You must unlock the SST option
"Service tools device IDs" before it is usable.
2. Select Work with System Partitions.
3. Select Work with partition configuration.
4. Choose Select Console Resource on the logical partition.
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