The console takeover and recovery function supports Operations
Console workstations and the 5250 emulator on the Hardware Management Console (HMC). Before enabling this
function, consider the function's requirements and restrictions.
Concepts for console takeover and recovery
The takeover function is the process used
for a LAN-connected, console-capable device to take control from the
current LAN-connected console device.
Forced takeover
Fixes provide the capability of performing an F18 at the
sign-on display or at the Console Information Status display to bypass
further sign-ons and go directly to IBM® i sign-on display.
Enabling console takeover
Learn how to grant a user the privilege to take over a
console, and then how to enable the console takeover and recovery
function.
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