Defining Host Definitions for Your OSA-Express Adapter
The host definitions required to set up your OSA-Express adapter vary depending on the following:
- OSA-Express adapter type
- OSA-Express mode
Table 1 contains CHPID and TCP/IP profile definitions used when configuring the OSA-Express cards used in a z/VM® virtual
environment.
| OSA-Express adapter | Operation mode | CHPID type | TCP/IP device type | TCP/IP link type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GbE | QDIO TCP/IP | OSD | OSD | QDIOETHERNET |
| 10 GbE | QDIO TCP/IP | OSD | OSD | QDIOETHERNET |
| 25 GbE | QDIO TCP/IP | OSD | OSD | QDIOETHERNET |
| 1000Base-T | QDIO TCP/IP | OSD | OSD | QDIOETHERNET |
| 1000Base-T | Non-QDIO TCP/IP | OSE | LCS | ETHERNET, 802.3, or ETHEROR802.3 |