Host Ethernet

Use Host Ethernet tasks to add Logical Host Ethernet Adapter (LHEA) logical ports dynamically to a running logical partition.

Use the Add task to add LHEA logical ports dynamically to a running logical partition. These logical ports allow the logical partition to access and use the physical port resources on a physical HEA.

Some operating system or system software versions do not allow you to add logical ports dynamically. Consult the documentation for the operating system or system software for more information.

To add logical ports dynamically to the logical partition, select the HEA whose resources you want to use, select the physical port for which you want to create a logical port, and click Configure. You can then configure the logical port and return to this window. If you change your mind about adding a logical port to the logical partition, select the physical port that corresponds to the logical port and click Reset. You can then configure a different logical port for that physical port.

When you are done adding logical ports to the running logical partition, click OK.

Use the Move or Remove task to move LHEA logical ports dynamically from the selected logical partition.

These logical ports allow the logical partition to access and use the physical port resources on a physical HEA. You can move the logical ports dynamically to another running logical partition, or you can leave the logical ports as unassigned.

Some operating system or system software versions do not allow you to move or remove logical ports dynamically. Consult the documentation for the operating system or system software for more information.

To remove logical ports dynamically from the logical partition, select the HEA whose logical ports you want to remove, select the physical port whose logical ports you want to remove and click OK.

To move logical ports dynamically from the logical partition to another running logical partition, select the HEA whose logical ports you want to remove, select the physical port whose logical ports you want to move, select the destination logical partition in Logical Partition, and click OK.