Releasing a Console Lock

If you have two HMCs connected to your managed system, one "locks" the other out from connecting to the managed system. This is done because a simultaneous connection can be counterproductive. However, if the HMC locking the other out is not functioning correctly, you must unlock it. When you unlock an HMC connection, another HMC is then able to communicate with the managed system.

To release an HMC lock, select the managed system from the contents area and choose Release Console Lock.