qeth.db1e5d <bus ID of the qeth device>: MAC address <first token of the MAC-address>.2x:<second token of the MAC-address>.2x:<third token of the MAC-address>.2x:<fourth token of the MAC-address>.2x:<fifth token of the MAC-address>.2x:<sixth token of the MAC-address>.2x already exists

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Explanation

Setting the MAC address for the qeth device fails, because this MAC address is already defined on the OSA CHPID.

User response

Use a different MAC address for this qeth device.

Severity

Warning