Changing the console from a twinaxial console to an Operations Console in a non-partitioned or primary partitioned system
To change from a twinaxial console to an Operations Console, use the existing console to perform these steps on the system.
- Access Dedicated Service Tools (DST) or System Service Tools (SST). You must unlock the SST option "Service tools device IDs" before it is usable.
- Select Work with DST environment.
- Select System Devices (skip this step if using SST).
- Select Select Console.
- Select the new console type.
- If you selected an Operations Console (LAN), do the following:
- The Verify Operations Console Adapters window appears. This is the resource found by the system to be used for your LAN connection. If you receive a message stating that the LAN adapter was not found, satisfy the hardware requirements for Operations Console.
- Press F11 to configure the adapter.
- Enter the appropriate network data.
- Press F7 to store the data.
- Press F14 to activate the adapter for use by Operations Console.
- If you selected an Operations Console (direct), continue with step 6.
- Press F3 until you return to the DST main menu.
The system is now configured for use by your intended console type.
If you do not plan to use the twinaxial device as a backup console do not remove it or its adapter at this time. You may need it to debug a problem.
The system value QAUTOCFG must be set to on. Use one of the following to verify or set this system value:
- Use the WRKSYSVAL QAUTOCFG command.
- During a manual IPL, in the IPL Options window, select Y for Set major system options. Then, for Enable automatic configuration, select Y.
Continue with Configure the PC.
Parent topic:
Changing from a twinaxial console to an Operations Console
Related reference
Operations Console hardware requirements
Configuring the PC to use the new console type after changing from a twinaxial console to an Operations Console
Related information
Access service tools