Operations Console (direct) PC communications port requirement

To use the configuration wizard to configure Operations Console (direct) successfully, you must verify that you have an available communications port.

You will need a connector for a serial port communications interface. One COM port is required for system console support.

Notes:

Operations Console does not use any embedded serial ports located on the server.
These systems do not support a remote control panel directly attached to the server.

To check that you have an available communications port, view the documentation for your PC or check with the PC manufacturer. Also, when you configure Operations Console, the wizard searches for a port for the console.

The use of a Universal Serial Bus (USB) to serial port adapter is supported with Operations Console. The adapter is placed at the PC end of the console serial cable and connects to the USB port on the PC. When installing the USB adapter, follow the manufacturer's instructions. The operating system then assigns a serial port to that adapter, COM 4, for example. This adapter is used exclusively for the console. Operations Console supports serial COM ports 1-9.

Important: The adapter must plug directly into a USB connector on the PC. Neither the use of a USB hub to share connections nor the use of USB extension cables is supported. However, these devices might function correctly in some situations.

The use of a PCMCIA adapter is also supported for notebooks. Not all adapters work correctly on all notebooks when being used with Operations Console.

If a failure occurs with your adapter, you can try another adapter. You can also contact the manufacturer of the adapter or your PC, or contact your hardware service provider.