Install An Operations Console Cable - IBM E Server i Series Manual

step. If your network does not use DHCP, click Specify TCP/IP addresses.
Then, do the following to specify the addresses:
a. In the From field, type the address 192.168.0.5
b. In the To field, type the address 192.168.0.24
c. The Total field shows 20
12. Select the Allow calling computer to specify its own IP address check box.
Then, click OK.
13. Click Next.
14. Click Finish to save Incoming Connections.

Install an Operations Console cable

You may need to install or remove the Operations Console cable, the remote
control panel cable, or both, according to your server. A cable is only required for a
local console directly attached to the server or a local console directly attached to
the server with remote access allowed configuration. The parallel remote control
panel cable is no longer marketed. The virtual control panel is the recommended
alternative to the parallel remote control panel. For more information, see Control
panel.
If you are changing the console device, the server value QAUTOCFG must be set
to ON. Use one of the following to verify or set this system value on the server:
v Use the WRKSYSVAL QAUTOCFG OS/400 command.
v During a manual IPL, in the IPL Options window, for Set major system options,
select Y. Then for Enable automatic configuration, select Y.
Before making changes to the product, be sure to read the information in the
Danger Notice.
Important: It is assumed the server is powered down. Do not power on the iSeries
server until you are instructed to do so.
Note: You can also use the following instructions if you are removing one or more
cables from your PC, server, or both.
If you have set up any personal computers that will be connected to the system
unit:
1. Power off all PCs.
2. Unplug all PC power cords from the electrical outlets.
If you have not set up the PC that will be used as your system console:
1. Place the PC not more than 6 meters (20 feet) from the system unit.
2. Follow the instructions that came with the PC to set it up.
3. Power off all PCs.
4. Unplug all PC power cords from the electrical outlets.
You need to install the Operations Console cable if you want to use the console
function (5250 emulation or command interface to iSeries server). If you want to
use the console function and the remote control panel function, you need to install
the Operations Console cable and the remote control panel cable.
Chapter 4. Set up Operations Console
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