Managing a cluster by using the VIOS command line

You can use the command-line interface on the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) to manage a cluster and the VIOS logical partitions.

Note: To add or remove devices in a cluster, you must use the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the device.

Creating a cluster with a single VIOS logical partition
You can create a cluster with a single VIOS logical partition by using the VIOS command-line interface.
Replacing a repository disk
On the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) Version 2.2.2.0, you can replace a repository disk by using the VIOS command-line interface.
Adding a VIOS logical partition to a cluster
You can add a VIOS logical partition to a cluster by using the VIOS command-line interface.
Removing a VIOS logical partition from a cluster
You can remove a VIOS logical partition from a cluster by using the VIOS command-line interface.
Deleting a cluster
You can delete a cluster by using the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) command-line interface.
Migrating a cluster from IPv4 to IPv6
With the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) Version 2.2.2.0, or later, you can migrate an existing cluster from Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).

Parent topic: Getting started with shared storage pools by using the VIOS command line

Last updated: Thu, October 15, 2020