IBM E Server i Series Manual page 35

10. Select Work with DST environment.
11. Select System Devices.
12. Select Console mode.
13. 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.
14. Select Twinaxial.
15. Press F3 to return to the DST main menu.
16. Select Start a service tool.
17. Select Operator Panel functions.
18. Select the type of initial program load (IPL) you want to perform when you
have finished with cable or adapter work on the server. Then, select F10 to
power down the iSeries.
The server is now configured for use by twinaxial console. If you do not plan to
use Operations Console 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 the configuration
for the Operations Console 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
options. Then, for Enable automatic configuration, select Y.
Continue with Perform optional steps on the PC.
Perform optional steps on the PC when migrating from an
Operations Console to a twinaxial console
Important: Perform these steps only after you are sure there are no problems with
the twinaxial console.
If the PC will not be used for Operations Console, follow these steps:
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 server.
b. From the Connection menu, click Disconnect. The connection status shows
Disconnecting.
c. Wait for the status to show Disconnected.
2. Cable the twinaxial console to the server and power on the twinaxial console
and the server.
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