Linux on z Systems
The Linux on z Systems network driver supports the following OSA-Express
feature/mode combinations:
- 1000BASE-T, Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet features in QDIO mode
- 1000BASE-T feature running TCP/IP Passthru (using LCS device type)
Beginning with Linux kernel version 2.4.14, IPv6 is supported for OSA-Express 1000BASE-T, Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet features in QDIO mode.
| OSA Feature | Mode | Device Driver | Interface Name Prefix |
|---|---|---|---|
| GbE | QDIO (IP) | QETH | ethn |
| 10 GbE | QDIO (IP) | QETH | ethn |
| 1000BASE-T | QDIO (IP) | QETH | ethn |
| 1000BASE-T | TCP/IP Passthru | LCS | ethn |