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For this scenario, you should configure a local console directly attached to the system.
Advantages:
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The administrator will have access to his console in the event of a network failure. With a local console
on a network configuration, a network failure will cause you to lose the ability to access your console.
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You can use this PC to become the System i console.
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The console can be securely placed behind locked doors in the system room.
Disadvantages:
v You must be close to the system to manage or access the console.
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A console cable is required.
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This configuration does not support remote connections.
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This configuration does not support a directly connected remote control panel.
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This configuration does not support remote control panel function for logical partitions.
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Only one directly attached configuration is allowed per PC.
Related concepts
“PC preparations for Operations Console” on page 30
After you complete the planning requirements and know which configuration and PC operating
system you will be using, you can create and go through a checklist for setting up Operations
Console.
“Planning considerations for your control panel” on page 24
To make a connection to the control panel, you need to configure a remote control panel (RCP) or a
virtual control panel (VCP). All IDs that want access need proper authority.
Related reference
“Scenario: A single console directly attached to the system with remote support”
This scenario discusses the ability to dial-in to the console from a remote location.
Scenario: A single console directly attached to the system with remote support:
This scenario discusses the ability to dial-in to the console from a remote location.
Your company owns a System i product, and you want to use a PC to manage your system. You need a
console connected to this system, which allows you to manage the console from a remote location. Then
you can perform an IPL from home over the weekend or check to see if the job you started has
completed.
For this scenario, on the PC attached to the system, configure a local console directly attached to the
system with remote access allowed.
Operations Console
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