Installing OptiConnect

 

The first step for establishing OptiConnect connections is to install the OptiConnect hardware and software.

You can install either the hardware or the software first, depending on what is more convenient for you.

• Software requirements
  You need to install OptiConnect software (5722–SS1 option 23) on your system. OptiConnect software is a priced, optional feature of the i5/OS^® operating system.

• Hardware requirements
  OptiConnect hardware requirements are dependent on the specific hardware used.

• Installing OptiConnect software
  To install OptiConnect software on your system, follow these steps.

• Verifying OptiConnect software installation
  After you install OptiConnect software, follow this procedure to verify that the installation is successful.

• Activating logical partitions for OptiConnect
  You need to activate logical partitions for Virtual OptiConnect, for HSL OptiConnect, or for both types of OptiConnect.

 

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OptiConnect

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