Troubleshooting using the OPSCONSOLE macro

Using the server-side debugging and analysis tool for troubleshooting without a console device.

Native macros are advanced debug and analysis tools resident on the server. These tools are intended to be used only with the direction of support personnel since inappropriate use of these tools can cause unpredictable problems with your system. If you are not comfortable in the service tools area you should call your service provider for assistance before using these tools. These instructions assume you do not have a console device but do have another workstation capable of using the System Service Tools (SST).

Note: Improper use of native macros could result in a change requiring a complete system reload. It is strongly suggested that you use these native macros only at the request of a support representative.

To use the Operations Console native macro support, follow these steps:

Access System Service Tools (SST).
Select Start a service tool.
Select Display/Alter/Dump.
Select Display/Alter storage.
Select Licensed Internal Code (LIC) data.
Select Advanced analysis. (You will have to page down to see this option.)
Page down until you find the OPSCONSOLE option. Then, place a 1 next to the option and press Enter. You should be on the Specify Advanced Analysis Options window. The command should show as OPSCONSOLE.
Enter the appropriate option and any required parameters in the Options field. Use the following options based on the function you are running:
- Deactivate the communications adapter for a local console (directly attached) = deactdirect
- Activate the communications adapter for a local console (directly attached) = actdirect
- Deactivate the LAN adapter for a local console on a network (LAN) = deactlan
- Activate the LAN adapter for a local console on a network (LAN) = actlan
- Restart the console device (any console) = restart
Note: Use the restart option when you need to take down the current console and allow the server to determine and start or restart a console. You can use the restart option to correct a problem with the original console or when switching from one console type to another.