Change the console from a local console directly attached to a local console on a network (LAN) in a non-partitioned or primary partitioned server

To change from an Operations Console with local console directly attached to a local console on a network (LAN), 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. You must unlock the SST option Service tools device IDs before it is usable.
  3. Select System Devices (skip this step if using SST).
  4. Select Select Console.
  5. Select Operations Console (LAN). The Verify Operations Console Adapters window. This is the resource found by the system to be used for your LAN connection. If you get a message stating that the LAN adapter was not found, you have not satisfied the hardware requirements for Operations Console.
  6. Press F11 to configure the adapter.
  7. Enter the appropriate network data.
  8. Press F7 to store the data.
  9. Press F14 to activate the adapter for use by Operations Console.
  10. Press F3 to return to the DST main menu.

The system is now configured for use by Operations Console local console on a network when an action is taken to search for a new console. This could include an IPL, the native macro, or the console service function (65+21). Do NOT take an action to switch to the new console until you have satisfied any necessary PC configurations.

The iSeries system value QAUTOCFG must be set to ON. Use one of the following to verify or set this system value on the iSeries server:

Continue with Configure the PC to use the new console type.

Related reference
Meet Operations Console hardware requirements