qeth.ad45e9 <bus ID of the qeth device>: Setting address notification failed

Explanation

Enabling or disabling the address notification feature of a HiperSockets device failed. The device might not be configured as a Bridge Port.

User response

None, unless you need address notifications for this device. If you need notifications, confirm that your device is attached to a HiperSockets LAN that supports Bridge Capable Ports and that your device is configured as a Bridge Port. If the 'bridgeport_role' sysfs attribute of the device contains, one of the values 'primary' or 'secondary' and you cannot set the address notification, contact your support organization.

Severity

Error