Removing a link aggregation device

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

To remove 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 remove 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 remove and select Remove.
  5. Click OK to remove the device.



Last updated: Tue, June 12, 2018