Modifying partition properties

You can use the Integrated Virtualization Manager to view and modify the properties of the partitions on your managed system.

1. In the navigation area, select View/Modify Partitions under Partition Management. The View/Modify Partitions page is displayed.
2. Select the logical partition for which you want to view or modify the properties.
3. From the Tasks menu, click Properties. The Partition Properties page is displayed.
4. Depending on which properties you want to view and modify, select one of the following tabs:
   • General to view the partition identifiers and the operating state of the selected partition. For AIX® and Linux partitions, you can view or change certain identifiers and startup information, including boot mode and keylock position. You can also view and change dynamic LPAR (DLPAR) information, such as the partition host name or IP address, partition communication state, and the DLPAR capabilities of the partition. For IBM® i partitions, you can view and change certain identifiers and startup information, including the IPL source. You also can view and change tagged I/O settings, such as the load source, alternate restart device, and console device.
   • Memory to view or modify the memory management information for the selected partition. If the managed system supports the PowerVM® Active Memory™ Sharing technology for shared memory, you also can view and change the memory mode of the partition. If the partition uses shared memory, you can also set the memory weight for the partition.
   • Processing to view or modify the processor management settings for the selected partition. For example, you can view the processor compatibility mode and set your preference for idle processor sharing for dedicated partitions.
   • Ethernet to view or modify the logical partition settings for a Host Ethernet Adapter (or Integrated Virtual Ethernet), virtual Ethernet adapters, and physical Ethernet adapters. The Ethernet settings that you can modify vary based on the operating system for the selected partition.
   • Storage to view or modify the logical partition storage settings. You can view and modify settings for virtual disks and physical volumes. If the managed system supports the use of virtual fibre channel and has physical fibre channel adapters installed and connected that support N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) ports, you also can view and modify these settings. To add or remove a worldwide port name (WWPN) pair for a partition, the partition must be either in the Not activated or the Running state. If the partition is in the Running state, the partition also must be capable of DLPAR. To assign a WWPN for a partition to a physical port, the partition can be in any state.
   • Optical / Tape Devices to view or modify the partition settings for physical optical devices and virtual optical devices. You can also view or modify physical tape devices that are installed and connected on the managed system.
   • Physical adapters to view or modify the physical adapters assigned to the selected logical partition.
     Note: Because all the resources for IBM i client partitions must be virtual resources, the Physical adapters tab is not shown for IBM i logical client partitions.
   The Storage and Optical / Tape Devices tabs are displayed for all partitions except the management partition.
5. Click OK to save your changes. The View/Modify Partitions page is displayed. If the logical partition for which you changed the properties is inactive, the changes take effect when you next activate the partition. If the partition for which you changed the properties is active and is not capable of DLPAR, you must shut down and reactivate the partition before the changes take effect.