IBM E Server i Series Manual page 34

10. Select the type of initial program load (IPL) you want to perform when you
The server is now configured for use by a twinaxial console. If you do not plan to
use the local console directly attached configuration as an alternate console, do not
remove or move it or its adapter at this time. You may need it to debug a problem.
Ensure that the configuration for the local console directly attached is not in a
Connecting status so that the next IPL will not select it as the console device.
The iSeries system value QAUTOCFG must be set to ON. Use one of the
following to verify or set this system value on the iSeries server:
v Use the WRKSYSVAL QAUTOCFG OS/400 command.
v During a manual IPL, in the IPL Options window, select Y for Set major system
Continue with Perform optional steps on the PC.
Migrate the console from an Operations Console to a twinaxial
console in a secondary partition
To migrate from Operations Console to a twinaxial cable, follow these steps on the
server using the existing console:
Note: If you need to add or move adapters to satisfy the hardware requirements
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6. Select Twinaxial.
7. Press F3 to return to the DST main menu.
8. Select Start a service tool.
9. Select Operator Panel functions.
have finished with cable or adapter work on the server. Then, select F10 to
power down the iSeries.
options. Then, for Enable automatic configuration, select Y.
for the twinaxial console, do this work before starting these migration 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).
2. Select Work with System Partitions.
3. Select Work with partition configuration.
4. Choose Select Console Resource (option 7) on the secondary partition.
5. Press F9 to Change capability filter.
6. Select Any Console (option 4).
7. To select the IOP that will support the twinaxial console, do one of the
following:
v If the adapter to be used for the twinaxial console is under the same IOP as
the Operations Console adapter, the server is already configured for the
new console. Go to step 9.
v If the adapter to be used for the twinaxial console is under a different IOP,
place a 1 in front of the IOP. This will automatically tag the previous
console IOP as the alternate console IOP.
8. Verify that the IOP containing the adapter for the Operations Console is
tagged as the alternate console.
Attention: If the current console IOP is not selected as the alternate console
IOP, you may not be able to finish configuration. Also, if the correct IOP to be
used for the new console type is not correctly tagged, you may have to use
the Operations Console to debug any problems you might encounter.
9. Press F3 to exit to the DST main menu.