You can connect the ASCII console to the server to access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI).
The ASCII interface to the ASMI provides a subset of the Web interface functions. The ASCII console is available only when the system is in platform-standby state. It is not available during the initial program load (IPL) or run time. The ASMI on an ASCII console is not available during some phases of system operation, such as the initial program load (IPL) and run time.
To set up the ASCII console for direct or remote access to the ASMI, complete the following tasks: