Adding processor resources dynamically

You can dynamically add processor resources to a running logical partition using the Hardware Management Console (HMC). This allows you to increase the processing capacity of a running logical partition without having to shut down the logical partition.

Before you begin

A Linux® logical partition supports the dynamic addition of processor resources only if the following conditions are met:

• A Linux distribution that supports dynamic partitioning is installed on the Linux logical partition. Distributions that support dynamic partitioning include SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 and later versions.
• The DynamicRM tool package is installed on the Linux logical partition. To download the DynamicRM tool package, see the Service and productivity tools for Linux on POWER® systems website.

About this task

For more information about changing the processor settings, see Changing processor settings.