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Status Delivered
Workspace AIX
Created by Guest
Created on Jan 4, 2016

Dynamic Partition Name Changes in AIX

Hi IBM,

Is it possible to get AIX to dynamically update the LPAR Partition Name as displayed in the lpstat -i output if the LPAR name has been changed on the HMC?

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Jul 11, 2017

    Hi,
    For this functionality, please upgrade to AIX 71TL4/720 or above with the Firmware for 840.
    SV840_056 (FW840.00) for Tuleta/Alpine
    SC840_056 (FW840.00) for Brazos

    Thanks

  • Guest
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    Jul 2, 2017

    Hi IBM,
    Would you have an update on this request? It has been in a submitted state for over a year now.
    Thanks.

  • Guest
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    Jan 6, 2016

    Creating a new RFE based on Community RFE #82084 in product IBM AIX.