Connecting to the virtual console for an IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources

You can connect to the virtual console for an IBM® i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources so that you can install the operating system or access the command line interface for the IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources.

The virtual console provides the console function for an IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources. It is used primarily during the initial installation of the operating system. The virtual console can also be used to view server errors or to restore communication to the LAN. This console connection is used prior to configuring TCP/IP.

  1. In the navigation pane, open Systems Management, open Servers, and click the server on which the IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources resides.
  2. In the work pane, select the IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources, click the Tasks button, and choose Console Window > Open Dedicated 5250 Console.

    The HMC Classic interface is not supported in Hardware Management Console (HMC) Version 8.7.0, or later. The functions that were previously available in the HMC Classic interface are now available in the HMC Enhanced+ interface.

    When the HMC is at version 8.7.0, or later, complete the following steps to open a terminal window:
    1. In the navigation pane, click the Resources icon The icon represents the Resources function of the HMC.
    2. Click All Partitions. Alternatively, click All Systems. In the work pane, click the server name that has the logical partition. Click View System Partitions. The All Partitions page is displayed.
    3. Select the logical partition and click Actions > Console > Open Dedicated 5250 Console.


Last updated: Fri, July 05, 2019