Change the console from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console in a non-partitioned or primary partitioned server

To change from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console, follow these steps on the server using the existing console.

1. Access Dedicated Service Tools (DST) or System Service Tools (SST).
2. Select Work with DST environment.
3. Select System Devices (skip this step if using SST).
4. Select Select Console .
5. If you are currently using Operations Console local console on a network (LAN), select Operations Console (LAN) and follow these steps to deallocate the network adapter:
   Note: If this resource will be used for the service tools server (iSeries Navigator connections) or you plan to use the local console on a network (LAN) as a backup console then you won't need to do the clear. If either of these choices is true, continue with step 5e.
   1. Select Operations Console (LAN). The LAN adapter currently in use should be shown.
   2. Press F11.
   3. Press F6 to clear the configuration data.
   4. Press F7 to store this new value. Optionally, you can deactivate the network card by pressing F13.
   5. Press F12 twice to exit this window.
   6. Select Select Console.
6. Select Twinaxial.
7. Press F3 to return to the DST main menu.