RE: Setup an alternate console -- MIDRANGE-L

Sorry Ken

But in restricted stat your SDLC connection doesn't work.
The current Operations Console work using TCP/IP connection on a very low
level, but so does the origional Console using Twinax communications.
To be able to use any console you need some kind of communication.
I think the biggest challenge will be having a second screen as a console.
I think this is not possible (coorect me if I am wrong)

One way it can be done on a twinax console is using a PC with a twinaxcard
as the Console and making a connection to this PC using your prefered way of
communications.

Using a PC als Console (either twinax of using Operatios Console or Lan
Console) is the easiest way to be able to connect to the console remote. I
know this means involving a MS solution in a better constructed iSeries
environment.
But as long as IBM doesn't give use a Unix (Linux) solution for the console
we have to use MS.

Groetjes (Greetings)
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-----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
Van: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] Namens Shields, Ken
Verzonden: vrijdag 4 april 2003 23:16
Aan: 'Midrange Systems Technical Discussion'
Onderwerp: RE: Setup an alternate console


Bill Hi
        I'll stick my foot in my mouth here, and just jump in.
        CA has a function called the Operations console, but CA runs on
TCP/IP, which
        is not what your boss was referring to.
        When TCP/IP goes down, (yes , that day will happen), you'll need to,
as system operator
        or security officer log onto the /400.
        I use an Sync SDLC connection with a modem (IBM 7855) , to a remote
/400, at 9600       baud, and it works quite well.
        You must of course configure the controllers at that host. Hope this
is of some help, the only problem that might occur, is having the phone line
down at the same time as TCP/IP Ken
 
        

-----Original Message-----
From: William A.(Tony) Corbett [mailto:corbett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 3:12 PM
To: MIDRANGE-L@xxxxxxxxx com
Subject: Setup an alternate console


Hi,
Has anyone successfully set up an alternate console on a system using a
twinax console (terminal)?

My boss wants to set up a PC as an alternate console, purpose being remote
access to the AS400 when in restricted state or in case of a system problem
causing TCP/IP to be down.  I don't know how this can be done.

Your help is appreciated.

TIA

AS/Resources, Inc.
William A.(Tony) Corbett
IBM Certified Specialist - AS/400 Developer http://www.asresources.com
corbett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 770-587-4812 (office) 678-935-5006 (mobile)
fax:  404-663-4737



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