v Use the appropriate native macro from another workstation.Note: Any hardware allocations or configurations will have to be accomplished before connecting withanother connectivity. For example, if you are using a shared IOP in an LPAR environment youcan deallocate and allocate the resource from one partition to another, if your hardware supportsthis method. If you planned for a backup console some or all of this work may already be done.If you do not have a backup console in place, some tasks may require one or more IPLs to getthe system into a state where you can use the new console.Using the same configuration example above (LAN to direct) and assuming all hardware andconfigurations have been done, you would disconnect the existing console (LAN-connected); use theconsole service functions (65+21), native macro, or SST from another workstation to set the console typeto a 2 for directly attached consoles; then connect the local console directly attached. However, if youused the native macro or SST from another workstation, you may also have to activate the asynchronouscommunications adapter. Using the console service functions (65+21) or native macro OPSCONSOLERESTART automatically activates the adapter.Note: There are several console service functions (65+21) that might be needed to recover or debug anOperations Console problem depending on the problem, the connectivity used for the currentconsole, the target console type, and the current state of the system. If you are unsure of anyfunction or recovery action, contact your service provider for assistance.Related reference“Using the console service functions (65+21)” on page 82Console service functions (65+21) are the emergency console recovery functions.Changing from one console type to anotherDepending on how your console connection is set up, you can change to a different console type.As part of your migration, you might need to deallocate the LAN adapter from use by the OperationsConsole. For instructions on deallocating or moving the LAN adapter, see the Deallocating or moving theLAN adapter card topic.Related tasks“Deallocating or moving the LAN adapter card from use by Operations Console” on page 77During a migration, you might need to deallocate the LAN card from use by Operations Console. Youneed to deallocate the LAN card if you are not planning on using an Operations Console local consoleon a network configuration or the service tools server.Related reference“Switching from one console type to another when a console is currently available” on page 51If you know in advance that you will need a different console type, you can use the current console tomake the changes necessary for use with a different console.Related informationElectronic customer supportChanging from a local console directly attached to a local console on a network(LAN)To change from an Operations Console with a local console directly attached to a local console on anetwork (LAN), you must change settings on both the PC and the system.Before you begin, ensure that you have satisfied all the Operations Console hardware requirements forthe PC and system.Related reference52 System i: Connecting to System i Operations Console
