When a logical partition is initially set up, you must
tag a Host Ethernet Adapter logical
port or an IOA for console, and in the case
of local consoles that are directly attached, the Operations
Console tag.
The system uses this information to search for a console. Only
this resource is activated and the system uses the first connected
device as the console to restore the Licensed Internal Code (LIC).
You might also see a window where you are asked for confirmation for
selecting the console type value. If needed, you can use this console
to change to another console.
If the console fails to connect, you can use the HMC command window to tag
another resource.
Consider the following based on the configuration of your server:
- Servers without an HMC
- Any scenario where the console type (value) is not read from the
load-source, Example: A new system which isn't pre-loaded or a hard-disk-drive
replacement without a good copy from old to new. If this is the case,
then all eligible adapters, by location, can support a console, except
LAN. If LAN is the only available connectivity, then you need to use
the control panel to perform the console service functions (65+21) to
change the console type value to 03 LAN console. Also, if there isn't
an embedded Ethernet adapter, you will need to disable it. And if
there are multiple LAN adapter you will need to select the correct
slot using the console service function (65+21)+Bn
for card selection.
- Logical partitions
- When a logical partition is initially set up, you have to tag
an IOA for console. The system uses this information
to search for a console. Only this resource is activated and the system
uses the first connected device as the console to restore the Licensed
Internal Code (LIC). The data used to restore the LIC determines if
you need to set the console type value following the restoration of
the code. You can also get a display asking for confirmation for selecting
the console type value. If needed, you can use this console to change
to another console.
- If the console fails to connect, you can use the HMC command window to tag
another resource. Tagging the IOA in the partition profile automatically
sets the console type during the next activation following the partition
profile update. An initial program load (IPL) will not read the changed
partition profile.
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