Moving processor resources dynamically

You can dynamically move processor resources from one running logical partition to another using the Hardware Management Console (HMC). This allows you to reassign processor resources directly to a logical partition that needs additional processor resources.

Before you begin

A Linux® logical partition supports the dynamic movement 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.