Managing your local console on a network (LAN)

Establishing multiple connections
By enabling the takeover and recovery function, you can establish multiple connections with local consoles on a network (LAN).

Working with console takeover and recovery
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.

Working with the service tools device ID
Learn how to create, reset, and change the service tools device ID passwords.

Deallocating or moving the Operations Console LAN adapter
You might need to deallocate the LAN adapter from use by Operations Console. A migration is one example of why you might need to do this.

Managing network values
Learn how to change the network adapter's network data, the adapter used for a local console on a network (LAN), or the service tools server, such as a new IP address.