Operations Console configurations have server, cable, and PC requirements.
Operations Console defaults the first embedded Ethernet port as the default console port in the IBM System i5 and eServer i5 models not using a Hardware Management Console (HMC). This includes the 5706/5707 adapters. However, the server will not check for the 5706/5707 adapter unless support for the default embedded Ethernet port has been disabled. Support for the default embedded Ethernet port is disabled in manufacturing for systems where the embedded ports do not exist, for example, the 9406-595. To disable support for the default embedded Ethernet port or 5706/5707 adapters, see Disabling support for the default embedded Ethernet port or 5706/5707 adapters.
You must install an adapter for Operations Console in all of the following situations:
The adapter locations pertain to servers without an HMC. Using an HMC to manage the server excludes using adapters by location. Instead, you should use the HMC to designate hardware resources.
| Model | Operations Console (LAN) | Operations Console (Direct) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN adapter locations | Asynchronous adapter locations | ||
| 520 | C2 or C5 If you use C2 or C5, you must disable support for the default embedded Ethernet port or 5706/5707 adapters. |
C2 or C3 C4 is also available. Refer to the note below. The system can have asynchronous adapters located in multiple slots simultaneously. Refer to the note below. |
If your LAN adapter is located in C2, then the IOP must be located in C1. If your LAN adapter is located in C5, then the IOP must be located in C3 or C6. If your asynchronous adapter is located in C2, the IOP must be located in C1. If your asynchronous adapter is located in C3, the IOP must be located in C6. If an IXS is installed, it must be located in C5/C6, the LAN adapter or asynchronous adapter must be located in C2, and the IOP must be located in C1, if needed. |
| 550 | C4 | C2 or C5 The system cannot have asynchronous adapters located in both slots simultaneously. |
When your LAN adapter is located in C4, the IOP can be located in C3 or C5 (except when an IXS is installed). If your asynchronous adapter is located in C2, the IOP must be located in C1 (except when an IXS is installed). If an IXS is installed, it must be located in C2/C3, the asynchronous adapter must be located in C5, and the IOP can be located in C1 or C4, if needed. Console support using a LAN connection is provided by the embedded port only. |
| 570 | C4 or C6 | C2 | When your LAN adapter is located in C4 or C6, the IOP must be located in C3 (when using an IOP-driven IOA). When your asynchronous adapter is located in C2, the IOP must be located in C1. If an IXS is installed, it can be located in C4/C5, the LAN adaptor or asynchronous adapter can be located in C6, and the IOP can be located in C3, if needed. If there are multiple CECs, the CEC with the load source DASD is used for console support. |
| 595 | This model requires an HMC. Tagging the desired IOA directly is used to specify the console instead of by card location. |
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Note: This note only
applies to the IBM System i5 520
models with IOPless functionality, but are not managed by an HMC.
By installing PTF MF39303 (V5R3M5) or PTF MF39304 (V5R4M0), your system can
have asynchronous adapters located in multiple slots simultaneously, including
the 2793 asynchronous adapter being located in the IOPless slot C4.
After you install these PTFs, you will be able to select an individual asynchronous adapter for use with the console, Electronic Customer Support (ECS), and remote service by using either a native macro or the console service functions (65+21). The console, ECS, and remote service functions must all remain on a single asynchronous adapter. Slot C4 cannot be selected for use with the console when using the 2793, but it can be selected for use with ECS and remote service. Example: If you have an asynchronous adapter located
in both C2 and C3 for use by Operations Console (Direct), you can choose to
use either slot for console, ECS, and remote service, without having to remove
the asynchronous adapter from the other slot.
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For more information about adapters, see Configuration tables for IBM System i5 and eServer i5 system units and expansion units.
IBM System i5 and eServer i5 models do not support a remote control panel directly attached to the server. However, you can use the virtual control panel or the remote control panel connected over LAN for most control panel functions. For more information, see Managing the control panel functions.
To connect your local console that is directly attached, you must use the correct cable (97H7557). For more information, see Installing an Operations Console cable.
To check that you have an available communications port, view the documentation for your PC or check with the PC manufacturer. Also, when you configure Operations Console, the wizard searches for a port for the console.
The use of a Universal Serial Bus (USB) to serial port adapter is supported with Operations Console. The adapter is placed at the PC end of the console serial cable and connects to the PC's USB port. When installing the USB adapter, follow the manufacturer's instructions. The operating system then assigns a serial port to that adapter, COM 4, for example. This adapter is used exclusively for the console. As previously stated, Operations Console supports serial COM ports 1-9.
If a failure occurs with your adapter, you can try another adapter. You can also contact the manufacturer of the adapter or your PC, or contact your hardware service provider.