Migrating From An Operations Console To A Twinaxial Console - IBM E Server i Series Manual

Continue with Configure the PC.
Configure the PC to use the new console type from using a
twinaxial console to an Operations Console
To migrate from a twinaxial console to an Operations Console, you must configure
the PC to use the new console type. To configure the new console type, see Set up
Operations Console.
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 recommended that you power down the iSeries when removing adapter cards
or cables.
Note: If the new console fails to work in OS/400 you may need to use another
workstation to manually delete the controller and device description
associated with the old console device.

Migrating from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console

Before you begin, make sure that you have satisfied all the Operations Console
hardware requirements for the PC and iSeries server.
To migrate Operations Console to a twinaxial console, you must perform steps on
the server and, optionally, on the PC.
1. Migrate the console in a non-partitioned or primary partitioned server
Use these instructions to migrate the console from an Operations Console to a
twinaxial console in a non-partitioned or primary partitioned server.
2. Migrate the console in a secondary partition
Use these instructions to migrate the console from Operations Console to a
twinaxial console in a secondary partition.
3. Perform optional steps on the PC
Use these instructions to configure the PC to use the new console type when
migrating from Operations Console to a twinaxial console.
Migrate the console from an Operations Console to a twinaxial
console in a non-partitioned or primary partitioned server
To migrate from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console, 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. If you are currently using Operations Console local console on a network
(LAN), select Operations Console local console on a network (LAN) and
follow these steps to deallocate the network adapter:
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.
e. Press F12 to exit this window.
f. Select Console Mode.
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