Perform optional steps on the PC when changing from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console

If the PC will not be used for Operations Console, follow these steps:

Important: Perform these steps only after you are sure there are no problems with the twinaxial console.
  1. Disconnect the current console connection. To disconnect, do the following:
    1. Select the configuration name (under iSeries Connection). This is the name that Operations Console uses to refer to a specific server.
    2. From the Connection menu, click Disconnect. The connection status shows Disconnecting.
    3. Wait for the status to show Disconnected.
  2. Cable the twinaxial console to the server and power on the twinaxial console and the server.
  3. Perform an initial program load (IPL) to ensure there are no errors. Then, at a later time, remove or move any hardware you planned for. When you are satisfied with your new console delete the current configuration if you will not be using the cabled connection as a backup console. To delete the configuration, do the following:
    1. Select the configuration name (under iSeries Connection).
    2. From the Connection menu, click Delete.
    3. Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
    4. Uninstall iSeries Access for Windows.

Power off the PC and remove any hardware and cables no longer needed at this time. It is recommended that you power down the iSeries before removing any cables or adapters from the iSeries.

Note: If the new console fails to work in i5/OS™ you may need to use another workstation to manually delete the controller and device description associated with the old console device.
Parent topic: Changing from an Operations Console to a twinaxial console