IBM E Server i Series Manual

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existing console type, target console type, system load, and other factors mayprevent the system from using the new console type. In these circumstances an IPLis necessary to complete the transition from one to the other.If you are using a shared IOP in an LPAR environment you can deallocate andallocate the resource from one partition to another, if your hardware supports thismethod.Manage your local console on a networkThese instructions are only if you have a local console on a network configured.Use the following topics to assist you in managing your service networkconnection:Considerations for changing the service tools device ID passwordsUse these considerations if you want to change your service tools devicepassword.Change the service tools device ID password on the PC and the serverUse these instructions to change the service tools device ID password on thePC and the server.Change the access passwordUse these instructions to change the access password.Resynchronize the PC and service tools device ID passwordUse these instructions to resynchronize the PC and service tools device IDpassword.Create service tools device IDs on the serverUse these instructions to create service tools device IDs on the server.Configure a service host nameUse these instructions to configure a service host name.Deactivate the LAN card from use by Operations ConsoleUse these instructions to deactivate the LAN card from use by OperationsConsole.Changing network values for Operations Console (LAN)Use these instrucitons to change the network values for Operations Console(LAN).Considerations for changing the service tools device IDpasswordsReview these considerations before you change the service tools device IDpassword:v The service tools device ID password on the PC must be the same as the servicetools device ID password on the server.v Operations Console encrypts the service tools device ID password when youclick Next in the Access Password window.v If you are creating a new local console on a network configuration (you have notconnected yet) and click Cancel after the Access Password window, you canre-create the configuration with the same service tools device ID.Chapter 5. Manage Operations Console 87