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Both RCP and VCP are graphical interfaces to the control panel. The remote control panel allows you to
perform most of the control panel functions from a local or a remote location. The virtual control panel
allows you to perform most of the control panel functions from a local location only. By default,
user-created user IDs will have these permissions.
The user must be granted access to a partition’s remote control panel and functions to use the remote
control panel or virtual control panel. If a local console on a network is being used, then the service tools
device ID must also be granted access to that partition’s remote control panel to use this feature.
Users and service tools device IDs default values will automatically grant access to the remote control
panel for the partition but can be revoked by an administrator for the user ID, device ID, or both. The
user that authenticates a connection must also have authority to the respective partition’s keylock to
change the mode.
Use these links to review your control panel options, see comparisons of the control panels, and find
setup instructions:
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To review your control panel options, see comparisons, and find setup instructions in the Control Panel
topic.
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To solve problems with the remote control panel or the virtual control panel, see the Troubleshoot
remote control panel and virtual control panel problems topic.
Related reference
“Scenario: A single console directly attached to the system without remote support” on page 8
This scenario discusses a situation in which you might want a single console attached to the system.
“Troubleshooting remote control panel and virtual control panel problems” on page 108
When setting up your initial connection, you might encounter problems accessing your control panels.
Related information
Control Panel
Remote control panel
A remote control panel (RCP) connects to the system through a local area network (LAN). With RCP, you
can perform most of the control panel functions from a local or a remote location.
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The local console on a network will select the remote control panel by default. Use Properties to
deselect the function if you do not want to use the remote control panel.
v A remote control panel that is directly connected, using parallel cable, is no longer supported.
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A virtual control panel (VCP) requires the console to be directly connected by a serial cable. The
console must be connected to use the control panel functions. The VCP cannot turn on the system
unless the connection is to a primary partition and the primary partition is active. The VCP also
requires a service tools device ID on the system.
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LAN configurations to the primary will, by default, configure remote control panels for each logical
partition to which the device ID is authorized.
– The remote control panels for the logical partitions have the same functions available as those
provided by the LPAR menu. This includes power-on, as long as the primary stays operational.
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LAN configurations to logical partitions will initially have a remote control panel but it has less
function than one directly connected to the primary. For example, it would not be able to turn on the
logical partition.
– To obtain the same functions as those associated to the primary, create a separate configuration for
the remote control panel and specify the primary’s service host name (interface name). However,
this might require another service tools device ID.
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Any configuration where the device ID is not authorized will be greyed out or missing.
– Greyed out after the first connection if it was selected but not authorized.
– Missing after the first connection if it was not selected and was not authorized.
Once authorized it will reappear in Properties , on the next connect.
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