Assigning a Host Ethernet Adapter port to a partition
Use the Integrated Virtualization Manager to assign a Host Ethernet Adapter (or Integrated Virtual Ethernet) port to a partition so that the partition can directly access the external network.
Before you start, ensure that the Integrated Virtualization Manager is at version 1.5
or later. To update the Integrated Virtualization Manager,
see Viewing and updating the code level of the Integrated Virtualization Manager management partition.
A Host Ethernet Adapter is a physical Ethernet adapter that is integrated directly into the GX+ bus on a managed system. A Host Ethernet Adapter offers high throughput, low latency, and virtualization support for Ethernet connections.
Unlike
most other types of I/O devices, you can never assign the Host Ethernet Adapter itself to
a partition. Instead, multiple partitions can connect
directly to the Host Ethernet Adapter and
use the Host Ethernet Adapter resources.
This allows these partitions to access external networks through
the Host Ethernet Adapter without
having to go through an Ethernet bridge on another partition.
Note: You cannot assign a Host Ethernet Adapter port to an IBM® i partition. You must
configure a virtual Ethernet bridge for an IBM i partition.
To assign a Host Ethernet Adapter port to a partition, complete the following steps:
- From the I/O Adapter Management menu, click View/Modify Host Ethernet Adapters.
- Select a port with at least one available connection and click Properties.
- Select the Connected Partitions tab.
- Select the partition that you want to assign to the Host Ethernet Adapter port and click OK. If you want to remove a partition assignment, deselect the partition and click OK.
You also can use the Performance area of the General tab
to adjust the settings for the selected Host Ethernet Adapter port. You
can view and modify the speed, maximum transmission unit, and other
settings for the selected port.
