Related reference“Considerations for changing the service tools device ID passwords” on page 69You need to review these considerations before you reset the service tools device ID password.“Resynchronizing the PC and service tools device ID password”By default, the system creates and maintains the service tools device ID and its password. You shouldnot have to manually resynchronize the password. However, if the system option Autocreate servicetools device IDs is set to 0, then you must manually manage the IDs and their passwords.Changing the access passwordYou can change the password used to access the service tools device ID information at any time after thecreation of a new local console on a network configuration. If you are working with partitions, you canchange this password for the corresponding partition.About this taskBy default, the system automatically creates and maintains an access password. If you manually changethe access password in Properties, you take control of this password and might have to provide it eachtime you make a connection.Note: The password is case sensitive and can be a maximum of 128 characters of mixed case. It isimportant that you remember this password. You must use this password during the connectionprocess to sign on through the LAN Service Tools Sign-on window.To use the connection properties to change the access password, follow these steps:1. Select the connection name for which you will be changing the access password.2. Click Connection → Properties.3. Select the Access Password tab.4. For Current Password enter what you currently use for the access password.5. Enter the new password into the New Password and Confirm password fields, and then click OK.ResultsRelated concepts“Operations Console simplification” on page 67Operations Console can automatically create service tools device IDs, manage access passwords, anddiscover systems.Resynchronizing the PC and service tools device ID passwordBy default, the system creates and maintains the service tools device ID and its password. You should nothave to manually resynchronize the password. However, if the system option Autocreate service toolsdevice IDs is set to 0, then you must manually manage the IDs and their passwords.When a mismatch occurs in the service tools device ID password between the system and the OperationsConsole PC, you need to resynchronize the password by performing recovery steps on both the PC andthe system.Note: You need to access Dedicated Service Tools (DST) or System Service Tools (SST) to reset using theservice tool device. If there is already a console device present, you can use it. Otherwise, youmight need to temporarily attach another console such as:v Using a different local console on a network (LAN), if available.v Reconfigure the same local console on a network (LAN) using an unused emergency servicetools device ID.70 System i: Connecting to System i Operations Console|||||||||
