Working with qeth devices in layer 2 mode

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7.1 LPAR mode z/VM guest

Tasks that you can perform on qeth devices in layer 2 mode include setting up an OSA or HiperSockets™ bridge port and tuning packet handling for an OSA or HiperSockets device with VNIC characteristics.

VNIC characteristics and the bridge port role are mutually exclusive.

Use the layer2 attribute to set the mode.