Deallocate or move the LAN adapter card from use by Operations Console

How and when to deallocate or move the LAN card

During a migration you may need to deallocate the LAN card from use by Operations Console. You should deallocate the LAN card if you are not planning on using an Operations Console local console on a network configuration or the service tools server.

Once the LAN card is deallocated you can move it or use it for another purpose. You must also be using a console type other than an Operations Console local console on a network (LAN) or the steps below will cause the console to disconnect. Follow these steps to deallocate the LAN adapter currently associated with an Operations Console local console on a network (LAN):

Note: To perform the following procedure using SST, select the option Work with service tools user IDs and Devices everywhere it says select Work with DST environment.

Access Dedicated Service Tools (DST) or System Service Tools (SST).
Select Work with DST environment.
Select System devices (skip this step if using SST).
Select Select Console.
Select Operations Console (LAN). The LAN adapter currently in use should be shown.
Press F11.
Press F6 to perform a clear.
Press F7 to store the new values.
If you are not using this resource for the console, press F13 to deallocate the adapter. You will be required to use another console type or resource on the next IPL.
Note: After you exit this window, do not enter the configuration again. Entering the configuration again will reallocate the LAN adapter resource to Operations Console.
Press F12 twice to exit this window. You should have returned to the Work with System Devices window. If you are using SST, this returns you to Work With Service Tools User IDs and Devices.
Select Select Console.
Select the console type you want to use.

Important: You must change the console type to something other than Operations Console (LAN) or the adapter will get reallocated on the next IPL.