The service tools server can be configured to be available when
the server has been powered on to DST. If you use only the Operations Console
with LAN connectivity to perform DST activities, the service tools server
does not need to be reconfigured because it is already available to you when
the server has been powered on to DST.
The service tools server requires a dedicated LAN
adapter unless Operations Console (LAN) is already in use or has previously
been configured; for example, the LAN console is being used as a backup console.
Verify that you have satisfied the hardware requirements using one of the
following methods:
- If your server is not running in a logical partitioning (LPAR) environment
the service tools server resource is required to be installed in a specific
location, based on your model. See Meet Operations Console hardware requirements to verify
this location.
- If your server is running in an LPAR environment, then the service tools
server resource (I/O processor (IOP) that the LAN adapter reports to) must
be tagged as the console and for electronic customer support (even if ECS
is not being used).
You need to temporarily configure the server for Operations Console
(LAN) in order to configure the LAN adapter and activate the resource. After
you verify the resource is working properly, you can specify your original
console.
You can enable the service tools server through DST or SST
by dedicating a network interface card to the service tools server.