Migrate From A Local Console Directly Attached To A Local Console On A Network (Lan) - IBM E Server i Series Manual

Tips:
Electronic customer support
If you are currently using electronic customer support and you need to directly
attach your console, you must move the electronic customer support cabling to
another communications port before trying to install an Operations Console local
console directly attached to the server. For more information, see Electronic
customer support.
Note: If you are configuring a local console through dial-up support, do not move
the electronic customer support resources.
Modem function
If you are adding a modem for remote capability or replacing an existing modem,
physically install the modem before starting with the iSeries Operations Console
configuration wizard.
As part of your migration, you may need to Deactivate the LAN card from use by
Operations Console.
Migrate from a local console directly attached to a local
console on a network (LAN)
Before you begin, ensure that you have satisfied all the Operations Console
hardware requirements for the PC and server.
To migrate Operations Console with a local console directly attached to a local
console on a network (LAN), you must perform steps on the PC and the server:
1. Migrate the console in a non-partitioned or primary partitioned server
Use these instructions to migrate the console from a local console directly
attached to a local console on a network (LAN) in a non-partitioned or primary
partitioned server.
2. Migrate the console in a secondary partition
Use these instructions to migrate the console from a local console directly
attached to a local console on a network (LAN) when the console to be
migrated is located in a secondary partition.
3. Configure the PC to use the new console type
Use these instructions to configure the PC to use the new console type when
migrating from a local console directly attached to a local console on a
network.
Migrate the console in a non-partitioned or primary partitioned
server
To migrate Operations Console with local console directly attached to a local
console on a network (LAN), follow these steps on the server using the existing
console:
1. Access Dedicated Service Tools (DST).
2. Select Work with DST environment.
3. Select System Devices.
4. Select Console mode.
5. Select Operations Console (LAN). The Verify Operations Console Adapters
window. This is the resource found by the system to be used for your LAN
connection.
Chapter 3. Plan for Operations Console
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