IPL'ing z/VM without a 3x74 is possible. The OPERATOR console goes to the LPAR's Operating System Message window. You can issue issue commands from there.
Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vincent Gazzillo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 2:05 PM Subject: ipl z/vm without 3270 controller on hmc > is it possible to ipl z/vm in an lpar without a 3270 controller and a 3270 > display, > using the hmc display? then acquire the operator console via tn3270 via the > osa?