Learn how to change multiple hardware consoles, such as
moving two or more adapters, while the logical partition and managed
system remain powered on.
This procedure requires a workstation other than the current
console device to make a console change. If you do not have another
workstation available, you must shut down the IBM® i logical partition.
You
must also use the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to install, add, or
remove the console resource unless you plan to power off the managed
system. If you must power off the managed system, complete the steps
in the Changing the console by powering off the managed system topic.
Before
you begin, plan to deallocate the LAN adapter if you will not be using
a local console on a network (LAN) configuration, even as a backup,
or if you will not be using the service tools server. After the LAN
adapter is deallocated, you can move it or use it for another purpose.
You must also use a workstation other than a local console on a network
(LAN) because the steps to deallocate the adapter cause the console
to disconnect.
Important: You must change the console
tag to a value other than Operations Console (LAN). Otherwise, the
adapter is reallocated the next time that you start the server.
To
deallocate the LAN adapter that is currently associated with a local
console on a network (LAN), use the system service tools (SST).
To unlock the SST option, perform the following steps:
- Access service tools using SST.
- Select Work with service tools user IDs and devices.
- Select Configure service tools LAN adapter.
- Press F6 to clear the old values, and then F7 to store the new
values.
- Press F3 to exit.
To exchange adapters, complete the following steps:
- Select the managed system and logical
partition where you want to exchange adapters:
- In the navigation area, click .
- In the contents area, select the managed system with which you
want to work.
- In the contents area, select the logical partition that you want
to change.
- Click to display a list of adapters that can be removed dynamically. If your adapter is not listed, you might have to power off the
logical partition and the managed system to change the adapter.
- Select the adapter to remove dynamically,
and then click OK.
- Follow any additional
instructions until you have removed the appropriate adapter.
- To add a new adapter after you have removed
one, repeat steps 2 through 4 except select the Add option
instead of the Move or Remove option.
- Attach any necessary cables to the adapter.
- Select the option that best fits your situation. More
than one option might apply.
- If the new console is not an Operations Console, start a connection
from the device at this time.
- If you are changing the current console to Operations Console,
create an Operations Console connection by following the instructions
in the IBM i Information Center. For
details, see Accessing Operations Console information in the IBM i Information Center.
- If you currently have a configured connection for Operations Console
and you will not be using it as a backup console, complete the following
steps to delete the configuration:
- Select the configuration name.
- Click Delete on the Connection menu.
- Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
- Complete changing the console. For instructions, see Completing a console change with the logical partition powered on.
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