Managing your local console on a network

After you configure a local console on a network, you can manage your console.

Starting the system using a manual IPL
You can start your system by performing a manual initial program load (IPL) using the system's physical control panel.
Using the operations console service functions
Operations console service functions are the emergency operations console recovery functions. This section gives an overview of the functions and details on how the operations console service function works.
Using the OPSCONSOLE macro
The OPSCONSOLE macro is the system-side debugging and analysis tool for collecting data for or managing console-related work.
Changing the value of the display console status screen option
You can use System Service Tools or Dedicated Service Tools to change the display console status screen.
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.
Configuring a service host name (interface name)
The service host name (interface name) is the name that identifies the IBM® i service connection on your network that is used for service tools, which includes an 5250 Console local console on a network (LAN) configuration.
Deallocating or moving the LAN adapter card from use by Operations Console
During a migration, you might need to deallocate the LAN card from use by Operations Console. You need to deallocate the LAN card if you are not planning on using an Operations Console local console on a network configuration or the service tools server.
Changing network values for Operations Console (LAN)
If you need to make a change to the network adapter used for Operations Console (LAN), such as a new IP address, use these instructions.

Parent topic: Managing Operations Console