Accessing the graphics console

A graphics console can be used to manage your AIX® or Linux® servers Linux server, but it cannot be used to access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI). A graphics console can be used in text (ASCII) mode and as a graphical interface.

About this task

To set up and use the graphics console, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Locate the graphics adapter at the rear of the server.
  2. Connect a standard monitor to the adapter to use the console and if you need, connect a keyboard and mouse to the USB ports.
  3. Power on the console.
  4. Connect the power cables for the server and wait for the green light on the operator panel to start flashing.
  5. Press the white start button to start the server. If an operating system is installed (for example, at the factory), it boots. If no operating system is installed, the system boots to system management services (SMS menus).
    Note: Use the SMS menus to view information about your system and to perform tasks, such as changing the boot list and setting the network installation parameters.
  6. If the operating system is not installed, you can install the AIX operating system or the Linux operating system now.