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Status Delivered
Workspace AIX
Created by Guest
Created on Oct 10, 2016

Identify an easy Way to query which VIOS server i am connected to (FCS wise) NPIV

Create a command in AIX that will enable me to identify what fibre adapter (Virtual) is connected to which VIO server without having to utilise kdb.

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Oct 5, 2021

    Delivered in VIOS 3.1.3
    1) Command to turn off/on host information on client (NPIV only).
    https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power10/9080-HEX?topic=commands-virtadapinfo-command


    2) To see the respective information on client lpar, under "AIX VFC client adapter information" sub topic
    https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power10/9080-HEX?topic=channel-npiv-multiple-queue-support

  • Guest
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    Mar 28, 2018

    see RFE 88368 for further background
    https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rfe/execute?use_case=viewRfe&CR_ID=88368