Changing a link aggregation device

From a server that is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), you can change the properties of a link aggregation device.

To change the properties of a link aggregation device, 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 on which you want to properties of a link aggregation device.
      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 The icon represents the Resources function of the HMC.
      2. Click All Systems. The All Systems page is displayed.
      3. In the work pane, select a system and click Actions > View System Properties. You can view and change the properties of the system that are listed under the PowerVM area.
  2. In the PowerVM area, click Virtual Networks. The Virtual Networks page opens.
  3. In the work pane, expand Link Aggregation Devices.
  4. Right-click the device that you want to change and select Modify Link Aggregation Device.
  5. Change the mode of the device in the Mode field.
  6. Change the port location in the Port Physical Location field. You can also select more than one port location or disable selected port locations.
  7. Click OK to apply the changes.



Last updated: Tue, June 12, 2018