Using IPL types when running an IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources
The IPL source (IPLSRC) parameter on the network-server description (NWSD) determines the initial program that is loaded when the NWSD is varied on. For an IBM® i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources, the initial program is the load source. Ensure that the IPLSRC parameter specifies the location of the load source for the IBM i logical partition that uses IBM i virtual I/O resources.
You can set the IPLSRC parameter when you use the Create Network Server Description (CRTNWSD) command, and you can change the IPLSRC parameter when you use the Change Network Server Description (CHGNWSD) command.
Note: IPLSRC parameter also has the values A, B, and D, which are
not valid for IBM System i® hardware.
The IPLSRC parameter has the following valid values.
| IPLSRC values | Description |
|---|---|
| *Panel | The logical partition is started from the source indicated on the control panel. |
| *NWSSTG (network-server storage space) | This IPL type is used to start a logical partition from a virtual disk. The open firmware will find the load source in the virtual disk. If the firmware does not find the load source in the virtual disk, then the logical partition IPL will fail. |
| *STMF (stream file) | This IPL type is used to start a logical partition from a stream file loaded in the IBM i integrated file system of the IBM i logical partition that provides virtual I/O resources. Note that the integrated file system includes files on the optical (CD) drive on the IBM i logical partition that provides virtual I/O resources. |
