System information

Chapter 5. Partition creation using the HMC 165
Console
The console provides a display (Figure 5-26) to interact with the partition. Certain functions,
such as full system saves and dedicated service tools (DSTs), need to be initiated at or from
the console. Chapter 2, “i5/OS consoles under System i5” on page 31 has more information
regarding the console options that are available on System i5 hardware.
Figure 5-26 Selecting an HMC or different console
Using the HMC as the console
The default option is to use the HMC to provide console function for the partition. If this is
desired, click Next > to advance to the next panel.