Adding a Virtual I/O Server

You can add one or more Virtual I/O Servers and configure virtual resources by using the Add Virtual I/O Server wizard in the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

To add a VIOS by using the Create Virtual I/O Server wizard, complete the following steps:

1. Choose one of the following navigation options depending on the interface type of the Hardware Management Console (HMC):
   • If you are using an HMC Enhanced interface, complete the following steps:
     1. In the navigation pane, expand Systems Management > Servers.
     2. In the work pane, select the server to which you want to add the VIOS.
     3. Select Manage PowerVM by using one of the following options to open the PowerVM Configuration page:
        • Click the menu next to the server name and select Manage PowerVM.
        • In the work pane, click Manage PowerVM.
   • If you are using an HMC Enhanced+ interface, complete the following steps:
     1. In the navigation pane, click the Resources icon .
     2. Click All Systems. The All Systems page is displayed.
     3. In the work pane, select the server name that you want to add the VIOS.
     4. In the PowerVM area, click Virtual I/O Servers. The Virtual I/O Servers that are available on the system are displayed.
     5. Click Create Virtual I/O Server. The Add VIOS Wizard opens and displays the General page.
2. In the work pane, click Create Virtual I/O Server. The Add VIOS Wizard opens and displays the General page.
   1. Specify a name and a VIOS partition ID for the VIOS partition.
   2. Click Next.
   3. In the Processor page, select the processor mode and change the processor resources that are assigned to the partition. Select other options in the Advanced Settings page.
   4. Click Next.
   5. In the Memory page, select the memory mode for the VIOS and select other memory properties.
   6. Click Next.
   7. In the Physical I/O page, assign the physical I/O adapters or hardware virtualized I/O adapters to the VIOS.
   8. Click Next.
   9. In the Configuration Summary page, review the summary of configuration for the new VIOSSelect one of the following options to add the VIOS to the managed system:
      • Apply configuration: Creates the VIOS with the resources you have selected in this wizard. When you select this option, all the VIOS configurations are saved in the hypervisor, and the created VIOS is not powered on.
      • Create Virtual I/O Server and Install Image: Creates the VIOS by installing the VIOS image. When you select this option, you are directed to the Install VIOS Wizard where additional installation steps must be performed. In the Install VIOS Wizard, you can install the VIOS software on the VIOS partition that is created by using different installation methods. You can also provide network settings and accept the VIOS license by using this wizard
   10. Click Finish to create the VIOS on the managed system.