Operations Console Question

Silly customer scenario:
1. He let his hardware and software maintenance expire a while back.

2. He set up his 520 using a NeoWare thin client plugged into HMC port 1.

3. The NeoWare thin client hasn't worked for a couple of years.

4. He has no other console defined to the system

5. He doesn't have the Lan Console adapter card

6. It appears Ops Console is the only way to go, but he has no cable.

7. His operator was installing PTF's and rebooted the system.

8. He's getting a B6000901 link loader error booting on the B side.

9. Booting on the A side, he's getting a C600 432A message, which is a big
question mark.

10. I'm supposed to leave in 30 minutes.


I don't think so, but can a regular serial cable be used to get Ops Console
going? Should I change my plans?
Should I just head for the local tavern?

Any and all suggestions are welcome. Feel free to call my cell number.

Paul Nelson
Office 512-392-2577
Cell 708-670-6978
nelsonp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx