Configure a service host name (interface name)

iSeries service host name (interface name) is the name that identifies the iSeries service connection on your network that is used for service tools, which includes an Operations Console local console on a network (LAN) configuration.

This is assigned by your system or network administrator. You need a service host name (interface name) anytime a console or remote control panel is being connected using a network connection. One reason to be adding this function is when a server has been logically partitioned and though the primary may have a non-networked console, a remote control panel to a secondary partition may be desirable.

There are two methods to create a service host name (interface name).

The first is during the manufacturing process for a system that has Operations Console local console on a network (LAN) configuration ordered. The LAN adapter is installed and the correct console type is specified. Then, when the user gets the system the Operations Console configuration wizard is supplied with the customer network parameters, including the service host name (interface name), and during the initial connection this data finishes the server configuration for the network. This process is also known as BOOTP. For more details about the BOOTP process, go to the section: Prepare your network environment.
The second method to create a service host name (interface name) is by using an existing console. This method could be used during a migration or an upgrade before disconnecting your old console. When using the following procedure, you can either verify or create the configuration for the iSeries service connection. You can find the service host name (interface name) by going into Dedicated Service Tools (DST), or System Service Tools (SST) on the partition that you are configuring and use the Configure Service Tools Adapter display. Enter the same name on the PC as the existing service host name (interface name) defined in DST or SST.
Note: You may have to temporarily change the console type to complete this work. You may also use any option pertaining to the service tools LAN adapter to verify the service host name or data.

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. Also note that if you are using a console mode other than Operations Console (LAN) you can take the option to Configure service tools LAN adapter option to create or change the service host name or its data.

To create a service host name (interface name):

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) and press Enter. This should show Verify Operations Console Adapters.
Press F11 to configure.
The service host name (interface name) field contains the name. If you are creating a new service connection follow these steps:
1. Enter the network data in the appropriate fields.
2. Store your configuration by pressing F7.
3. Activate the LAN adapter by pressing F14.
4. Press F3 to exit.

For more information on service tools, see the article: Service tools.