Console activation in D-mode
When a logical partition is initially set up, you must tag a Host Ethernet Adapter logical port or an IOA for console, and in the case of local consoles that are directly attached, the Operations Console tag.
The system uses this information to search for a console. Only this resource is activated and the system uses the first connected device as the console to restore the Licensed Internal Code (LIC). You might also see a window where you are asked for confirmation for selecting the console type value. If needed, you can use this console to change to another console.
If the console fails to connect, you can use the HMC command window to tag another resource.
Consider the following based on the configuration of your server:
- Servers without an HMC
- Any scenario where the console type (value) is not read from the load-source, Example: A new system which isn't pre-loaded or a hard-disk-drive replacement without a good copy from old to new. If this is the case, then all eligible adapters, by location, can support a console, except LAN. If LAN is the only available connectivity, then you need to use the control panel to perform the console service functions (65+21) to change the console type value to 03 LAN console. Also, if there isn't an embedded Ethernet adapter, you will need to disable it. And if there are multiple LAN adapter you will need to select the correct slot using the console service function (65+21)+Bn for card selection.
- Logical partitions
- When a logical partition is initially set up, you have to tag an IOA for console. The system uses this information to search for a console. Only this resource is activated and the system uses the first connected device as the console to restore the Licensed Internal Code (LIC). The data used to restore the LIC determines if you need to set the console type value following the restoration of the code. You can also get a display asking for confirmation for selecting the console type value. If needed, you can use this console to change to another console.
- If the console fails to connect, you can use the HMC command window to tag another resource. Tagging the IOA in the partition profile automatically sets the console type during the next activation following the partition profile update. An initial program load (IPL) will not read the changed partition profile.
