Installing the Virtual I/O Server from the HMC command line
Find instructions for installing the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) from the HMC command line by using the installios command.
Before you begin
- Ensure that you meet the following requirements:
- There is an HMC attached to the managed system.
- The Virtual I/O Server logical partition and logical partition profile are created. For instructions, see Creating the Virtual I/O Server logical partition and partition profile manually by using the HMC.
- If you are installing Virtual I/O Server Version 2.2.1.0, or later, ensure that the HMC is at Version 7 Release 7.4.0, or later.
- The Virtual I/O Server logical partition has at least one Ethernet adapter and a 16 GB disk assigned to it.
- You have hmcsuperadmin authority.
- Gather the following information:
- Static IP address for the Virtual I/O Server
- Subnet mask for the Virtual I/O Server
- Default gateway for the Virtual I/O Server
About this task
To install the Virtual I/O Server, follow these steps: