Learn how the twinaxial console operates in relation to the server, IBM® i, the Hardware Management Console (HMC), and the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI).
The twinaxial console is used to manage only IBM i and its resources. The HMC or the ASMI is used to configure, manage, and repair server hardware.
Twinaxial console with an HMC
If your system is managed by an HMC, you can use the HMC to manage server firmware, logical partitions, and Capacity on Demand. You can also use the 5250 emulation function on the HMC to communicate with the operating systems. In this configuration, you can choose to use a twinaxial console instead of the HMC 5250 emulator to manage an IBM i logical partition.
The following figure shows a twinaxial console, server, and HMC in this environment. In this example, the twinaxial console is directly connected to an IBM i logical partition over a twinaxial cable. The HMC is connected to the server firmware over a private network.
