this option is not available when the system is booted in lpar mode.

    the select console utility allows the user to select which console the user would like to use to display the sms menus. this selection is only for the sms menus and does not affect the display used by the aix operating system.

    follow the instructions that display on the screen. the firmware automatically returns to the sms main menu.

    this option is not available in a partitioned system. a virtual terminal window on the hmc is the default firmware console for a partitioned system.