Installing an Operations Console cable

You might need to install or remove an Operations Console cable.

A cable is only required for a local console that is directly attached or a local console that is directly attached with remote access allowed.

If you are changing the console device, the server value QAUTOCFG must be set to ON. Use one of the following options to verify or set this system value on the server:

Use the WRKSYSVAL QAUTOCFG i5/OS^® command.
During a manual IPL in the IPL Options window, for Set major system options, select Y. Then for Enable automatic configuration, select Y.

DANGER

When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:

Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard:

Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords.
Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
4. Remove all cables from the devices
To Connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. Turn on the devices.
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Important: It is assumed the server is powered off. Do not power on the server until you are instructed to do so.

The following steps assume you have already set up the PCs that are connecting to the system. You can also use these steps if you are removing one or more cables from your PC, server, or both.

To install a console cable, complete the following steps:

Power off all of the PCs.
Unplug all of the PC power cords from the electrical outlets.
Install the cable. If you want to use the console function (5250 emulation or command interface to server), install the Operations Console cable.

This figure is an overview of your system unit, console (PC), and Operations Console cable. This overview is intended to show you a general setup. The port location and part numbers might be different depending on the system and configuration that you have.

Operations Console cabling setup example

Cabling information is available with instructions and figures to install your cables for each server model. For cabling instructions, see Cabling your server.