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higher-speed console than normal serial console for each LPAR with the serial
over LAN function of the LPAR manager. Concurrent operation of multiple
LPARs is enabled operating guest screens by using the virtual COM console
instead of the system console. Up to 16 LPARs can be simultaneously
connected to the virtual COM console.
Usage of Virtual COM Console
• Enabling Virtual COM Console Functions from the LPAR manager Screen
Enable the virtual COM console function of LPARs on the Logical Partition
Configuration screen in the LPAR manager screen. Position the cursor at
the VC column in the LPAR line where the virtual COM console function is
to be enabled, and then press the [Enter] key to open the sub-screen.
Move the cursor with the up and down arrow key, select "Yes" and then
press the [Enter] key. This procedure allows Telnet connection to the
LPAR guest screen. A comment when the cursor is positioned at the VC
column in the LPAR line or a TCP port to be used when making Telnet
connection to the sub-screen displayed when the [Enter] key is pressed
with the cursor positioned at the VC column in the LPAR line is displayed.
This TCP port is used in "(2) Connection to LPARs." This operation is
always available regardless of whether LPARs are active or inactive.
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Figure 2-1 Connection of Virtual COM Console
System Operation