How to install or remove the Operations Console cable
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 configurations. You may need to install or remove the Operations Console cable, the remote control panel cable, or both, according to your server and your configuration
- Use the WRKSYSVAL QAUTOCFG command.
- 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.
If you have set up any personal computers that will be connected to the system unit:
- Power off all PCs.
- 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:
- Place the PC not more than 6 meters (20 feet) from the system unit.
- Follow the instructions that came with the PC to set it up.
- Power off all PCs.
- 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.
This graphic is an overview of your system unit, console (PC) and Operations Console cable. This overview is intended to show you a general setup. The port location and part numbers could be different depending on the system and configuration that you have.
Cabling information is available with instructions and graphics to install your cables for each server model. Select your server from this list: