Changing the value of the Console F18 takeover option

You can use System Service Tools or Dedicated Service Tools to change the Console F18 takeover.

Using System Service Tools to change the Console F18 takeover

  1. Access System Service Tools (SST).
  2. Select Work with service tools user IDs and Devices.
  3. Select Work with service tools security options.
  4. Type 1 or 2 on the Allow console device F18 take over input field and press Enter. When set to 1 (Yes), the system will allow the PF key 18 on the console device. When set to 2 (No), the system will not allow the PF key 18.

Using Dedicated Service Tools to change the Console F18 takeover

  1. Access Dedicated Service Tools (DST).
  2. Select Work with DST environment.
  3. Select Service tools security data.
  4. Start of changeSelect Work with service tools security options.End of change
  5. Start of changeType 1 or 2 on the Allow console device F18 take over input field and press Enter. When set to 1 (Yes), the system will allow the PF key 18 on the console device. When set to 2 (No), the system will not allow the PF key 18. End of change