System information

198 Logical Partitions on System i5
Figure 6-26 Virtual I/O properties for a partition profile
Create
Before creating a virtual IO adapter, increase the Number of virtual adapters, if required, to
accommodate the additional adapters. To create a virtual IO adapter, select the desired
adapter type and click Create.
For additional discussion on creating virtual IO adapters, refer to the following headings under
5.2.10, “Virtual IO adapters” on page 157:
򐂰 Virtual Ethernet - 5.2.10, “Virtual IO adapters” on page 157
򐂰 Virtual Serial - 5.2.10, “Virtual IO adapters” on page 157
򐂰 Virtual SCSI - 5.2.10, “Virtual IO adapters” on page 157
Delete
If a particular virtual IO adapter is no longer required, it can be deleted. Select the adapter
and select Delete.
Properties
The Properties button will display properties of selected virtual I/O adapter.
6.5 Performing service functions on partitions
For information about accessing the LPAR functions menu, see 6.1, “Accessing LPAR
functions” on page 178.