Virtual I O Server VIOS

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Learn about numbering of Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) partitions. Configuring a VIOS for a client network You can use the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) command line to configure a VIOS for a client network. Configuring a VIOS for client storage You can use the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) command line to configure a VIOS for client storage.

VIOS 2. PowerVM Virtual I/O Server 2. VIOS

You are upgrading to Fix Pack 24 from VIOS level 2.1.3, run the following command (skip to step 7 if you are upgrading from a prior level of the VIOS): $ swrole - PAdmin To load all changes, reboot the VIOS as user padmin . $ shutdown -restart After the VIOS has rebooted, you are required to accept the license. $ license -accept Verify that the update was successful by checking the results of the updateios command and by running the ioslevel command, which should indicate that the ioslevel is now 2.2.0.10-FP-24. $ioslevelBack to topApplying updates from the CD/DVD driveThis fix pack can be burned onto a CD by using the ISO image file(s). After the CD has been created, follow these steps.The current level of the VIOS must be 2.1.0 or higher Log in to the VIOS as the user padmin If you use one or more File Backed Optical Media Repositories, you need to unload media images before you apply the Fix Pack. See details here. Place the CD-ROM into the drive assigned to VIOS Commit previous updates, by running the updateios command $ updateios -commit Apply the update by running the following updateios command: $ updateios -accept -install -dev /dev/cdX where X is the device number 0-N assigned to VIOS If you are upgrading to Fix Pack 24 from VIOS level 2.1.3, run the following command (skip to step 7 if you are upgrading from a prior level of the VIOS): $ swrole - PAdmin To load all changes, reboot the VIOS as user padmin . $ shutdown -restart After the VIOS has rebooted, you are required to accept the license. $ license -accept Verify that the update was successful by checking the results of the updateios command and by running the ioslevel command, which should indicate that the ioslevel is now 2.2.0.10-FP-24. $ioslevelRefer to the Virtual I/O Server online publications for additional information on the updateios, ioslevel and mount commands. Information on these commands can be obtained from the IBM Systems Hardware Information CenterBack to top [{"Business Unit":{"code":"BU058","label":"IBM Infrastructure w\/TPS"},"Product":{"code":"SSPHKW","label":"PowerVM Virtual I\/O Server"},"Component":"","Platform":[{"code":"PF002","label":"AIX"}],"Version":"All Versions","Edition":"","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB57","label":"Power"}}]

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Content IBM PowerVM Virtual I/O ServerTab navigationSupport for PowerVM Virtual I/O Server is moving.This site will be sunset on May 31, 2011 . Fixes and updates for VIOS have already moved to Fix Central. The IBM Support Portal will be your new starting point to find both support information as well as download support for VIOS.This site was sunset on March 31, 2011. The IBM Support Portal now provides access to both support information as well as to product updates and fixes for VIOS.Virtual I/O Server support in IBM Support Portal-->OverviewIf you are planning to update a version of VIOS lower than 2.1.0, you must first migrate your VIOS to VIOS version 2.1.0 using the Migration DVD. After the VIOS is at version 2.1.0, the Fix Pack can be applied to bring the VIOS to the latest level.While the above process is the most straightforward for most users, you should note that with this Fix Pack version, a single boot alternative to this two-step process is available to NIM users. NIM users can create a single, merged lpp_source by combining the contents of the Migration DVD with the contents of this Fix Pack update.A single, merged lpp_source is not supported for VIOS that use SDDPCM. However, if you use SDDPCM, you can still enable a single boot update by using the alternate method described at the following location: NoticesWhen upgrading to VIOS 2.2.0.10-FP-24 Fix Pack 24 enables Role Based Access Control (RBAC) roles and authorizations for the padmin user on the VIOS. Roles and authorizations are enabled immediately. If you upgrade to VIOS 2.2.0.10-FP-24 via the updateios command, the only two commands that you can run before the VIOS is rebooted are the shutdown and swrole commands. In some instances you will need to run the swrole - PAdmin command before you can reboot. See the following installation instructions. Fix Pack 24 (VIOS 2.2.0.10-FP-24) adds new features and capabilities to the VIOS. As a result of these additions, VIOS now requires a minimum space of 30GB in the rootvg volume group. Please ensure that your rootvg contains at least 30GB of available space before you attempt to install or upgrade to Fix Pack 24. If you use the IEEE 802.3ad link aggregation features provided by the VIOS, then before you install Fix Pack 24, please confirm that your switch is configured in LACP mode. Using link aggregation with a misconfigured switch may lead to loss of network connectivity after you install Fix Pack 24.General installation noteIf you see the following message during the installation of Fix Pack 24, please ignore it.*************************************************************************** MISSING REQUISITES: The following filesets are required by one or more of the selected filesets listed above. They are

VIOS(Virtual I/O Server) upgrade ( - 3.)

Question & Answer Question Missing Requisites reported during a VIOS update. What should I do? Cause Certain filesets are obsolete.Filesets were not installed during VIOS update (e.g from 3.1.1.21 to 3.1.2.10) due to requisite failures. Following is a sample output of what may be seen in install.logFAILURES-------- Filesets listed in this section failed pre-installation verification and will not be installed. Requisite Failures ------------------ SELECTED FILESETS: The following is a list of filesets that you asked to install. They cannot be installed until all of their requisite filesets are also installed. See subsequent lists for details of requisites. bos.msg.ca_ES.mls.rte 7.2.4.0 # Trusted AIX Messages - Catalan bos.msg.ca_ES.svprint 7.2.4.0 # System V Print Subsystem Msg... bos.msg.de_DE.mls.rte 7.2.4.0 # Trusted AIX Messages - German bos.msg.de_DE.svprint 7.2.4.0 # System V Print Subsystem Msg... bos.msg.en_US.mls.rte 7.2.4.0 # Trusted AIX Messages - U.S. ... bos.msg.es_ES.mls.rte 7.2.4.0 # Trusted AIX Messages - Spanish bos.msg.es_ES.svprint 7.2.4.0 # System V Print Subsystem Msg... bos.msg.fr_FR.mls.rte 7.2.4.0 # Trusted AIX Messages - French bos.msg.fr_FR.svprint 7.2.4.0 # System V Print Subsystem Msg... bos.msg.it_IT.mls.rte 7.2.4.0 # Trusted AIX Messages - Italian bos.msg.it_IT.svprint 7.2.4.0 # System V Print Subsystem Msg... bos.msg.pt_BR.mls.rte 7.2.4.0 # Trusted AIX Messages - Brazi... bos.msg.pt_BR.svprint 7.2.4.0 # System V Print Subsystem Msg... MISSING REQUISITES: The following filesets are required by one or more of the selected filesets listed above. They are not currently installed and could not be found on the installation media. bos.mls.rte 7.2.0.0 # Base Level Fileset bos.mls.rte 6.1.1.0 # Base Level Fileset bos.svprint.rte 7.2.0.0 # Base Level Fileset > Answer Below is a list of missing requisite filesets that can be seen during a VIOS update.Depending on the VIOS level, one or more of the LPPs below may be reported as "Missing Requisites", and they may be ignored.The following list applies to VIOS 3.1MISSING REQUISITES: X11.loc.fr_FR.base.lib 4.3.0.0 # Base Level Fileset bos.INed 6.1.6.0 # Base Level Fileset bos.loc.pc.Ja_JP 6.1.0.0 # Base Level Fileset bos.loc.utf.EN_US 6.1.0.0 # Base Level Fileset bos.mls.rte 6.1.x.x # Base Level Fileset bos.mls.rte 7.2.0.0 # Base Level Fileset bos.mls.rte 6.1.1.0 # Base Level Fileset bos.svprint.rte 7.2.0.0 # Base Level FilesetThe following list applies to VIOS 2.2MISSING REQUISITES: X11.loc.fr_FR.base.lib 4.3.0.0 # Base Level Fileset X11.samples.apps.clients 6.1.0.0 # Base Level Fileset X11.samples.lib.Core 6.1.0.0 # Base Level Fileset bos.INed 6.1.6.0 # Base Level Fileset bos.loc.pc.Ja_JP 6.1.0.0 # Base Level Fileset bos.loc.utf.EN_US 6.1.0.0 # Base Level Fileset bos.mls.rte 6.1.x.x # Base Level Fileset bos.mls.rte 6.1.9.200 # Base Level. Learn about numbering of Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) partitions. Configuring a VIOS for a client network You can use the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) command line to configure a VIOS for a client network. Configuring a VIOS for client storage You can use the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) command line to configure a VIOS for client storage. Find instructions for migrating the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) from a DVD device that is attached to the VIOS logical partition. Migrating the Virtual I/O Server by using the viosupgrade command or by using the manual method Learn how to upgrade Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) from VIOS version 2.2.x.x. to VIOS version 3.

VIOS 2. PowerVM Virtual I/O Server 2. VIOS 2.

Not currently installed and could not be found on the installation media. Java5.source 5.0.0.0 # Base Level Fileset devices.pciex.e4143a16e4143009.rte 6.1.0.0 # Base Level Fileset ***************************************************************************These filesets are not required on the VIOS.NIM installation notesUsing NIM to back up and install the VIOS is supported as follows. Always create the SPOT resource directly from the VIOS mksysb image. Do NOT update the SPOT from an LPP_SOURCE. Do NOT use NIM to apply VIOS updates. Only the updateios command should be used to update the VIOS. To use NIM, ensure that the NIM Master is at the appropriate level to support the VIOS image. Refer to the following table. VIOS level is NIM Master level must be equal to or higher than Fix Pack 24 (VIOS 2.2.0.10-FP-24) AIX 6100-06-01-1043 Service Pack 01 for Fix Pack 24 (VIOS 2.2.0.11-FP24-SP01) AIX 6100-06-03-1048 Applying updates from a local hard diskTo apply the updates from a directory on your local hard disk, follow these steps.The current level of the VIOS must be 2.1.0 or higher Log in to the VIOS as the user padmin. If you use one or more File Backed Optical Media Repositories, you need to unload media images before you apply the Fix Pack. See details here.. Create a directory on the Virtual I/O Server. $ mkdir Using ftp, transfer the update file(s) to the directory you created. Commit previous updates by running the updateios command $ updateios -commit Apply the update by running the updateios command $ updateios -accept -install -dev If you are upgrading to Fix Pack 24 from VIOS level 2.1.3, run the following command (skip to step 8 if you are upgrading from a prior level of the VIOS): $ swrole - PAdmin To load all changes, reboot the VIOS as user padmin . $ shutdown -restart After the VIOS has rebooted, you are required to accept the license. $ license -accept Verify that the update was successful by checking the results of the updateios command and by running the ioslevel command, which should indicate that the ioslevel is now 2.2.0.10-FP-24. $ioslevelBack to topApplying updates from a remotely mounted file systemIf the remote file system is to be mounted read-only, follow one of these steps.The current level of the VIOS must be 2.1.0 or higher Log in to the VIOS as the user padmin. If you use one or more File Backed Optical Media Repositories, you need to unload media images before you apply the Fix Pack. See details here.. Mount the remote directory onto the Virtual I/O Server. $ mount remote_machine_name:directory /mnt Commit previous updates, by running the updateios command $ updateios -commit Apply the update by running the updateios command $ updateios -accept -install -dev /mnt If

VIOS 2.2.2.6 PowerVM Virtual I/O Server 2.2.2.6 VIOS 2.2.2.6

Product Documentation Abstract This page contains a table of the versions of PowerVM Virtual I/O Server that will run on an IBM Power 750 Express (8233-E8B) processor. Content Select a resource PowerVM Virtual I/O ServerVersionCompatibilityRecommended4.1.0.10Unsupported 4.1.0.0Unsupported 3.1.4.31Unsupported 3.1.4.30Unsupported 3.1.4.21Unsupported 3.1.4.20Unsupported 3.1.4.10Unsupported 3.1.3.40Unsupported 3.1.3.30Unsupported 3.1.3.21Unsupported 3.1.3.14Unsupported 3.1.3.10Unsupported 3.1.2.60Unsupported 3.1.2.50Unsupported 3.1.2.40Unsupported 3.1.2.30Unsupported 3.1.2.21Unsupported 3.1.2.20Unsupported 3.1.2.10Unsupported 3.1.1.60Unsupported 3.1.1.50Unsupported 3.1.1.40Unsupported 3.1.1.30Unsupported 3.1.1.25Unsupported 3.1.1.21Unsupported 3.1.1.10Unsupported 3.1.0.60Unsupported 3.1.0.50Unsupported 3.1.0.40Unsupported 3.1.0.30Unsupported 3.1.0.21Unsupported 3.1.0.10Unsupported 2.2.6.65SupportedYes[1]2.2.6.61Supported 2.2.6.51Supported 2.2.6.41Supported 2.2.6.32Supported 2.2.6.31Supported 2.2.6.23Supported 2.2.6.21Supported 2.2.6.10Supported 2.2.5.60Supported 2.2.5.50Supported 2.2.5.40Supported 2.2.5.30Supported 2.2.5.20Supported 2.2.5.10Supported 2.2.5.0Supported 2.2.4.60Supported 2.2.4.50Supported 2.2.4.40Supported 2.2.4.30Supported 2.2.4.23Supported 2.2.4.22Supported 2.2.4.21Supported 2.2.4.20Supported 2.2.4.10Supported 2.2.4.0Supported 2.2.3.90Supported 2.2.3.80Supported 2.2.3.70Supported 2.2.3.60Supported 2.2.3.52Supported 2.2.3.51Supported 2.2.3.50Supported 2.2.3.4Supported 2.2.3.3Supported 2.2.3.2Supported 2.2.3.1Supported 2.2.3.0Supported 2.2.2.70Supported 2.2.2.6Supported 2.2.2.5Supported 2.2.2.4Supported 2.2.2.3Supported 2.2.2.2Supported 2.2.2.1Supported 2.2.1.9Supported 2.2.1.8Supported 2.2.1.7Supported 2.2.1.6Supported 2.2.1.5Supported 2.2.1.4Supported 2.2.1.3Supported 2.2.1.1Supported 2.2.0.13Supported 2.2.0.12Supported 2.2.0.11Supported 2.2.0.10Supported 1IBM's general recommendation for VIOS is to upgrade to the latest Fix Pack and its latest Service Pack. For more specific information, use FLRT to review VIOS recommendations against your system firmware level and operating system.Current as of 2024.01.10 Document Location Worldwide [{"Business Unit":{"code":"BU058","label":"IBM Infrastructure w\/TPS"},"Product":{"code":"HW1A1","label":"Power Systems"},"Platform":[{"code":"SSXU6R","label":"Enterprise VIOS"}],"Line of Business":{"code":"LOB57","label":"Power"}}] Was this topic helpful? Document Information Modified date: 10 January 2024 UID ssm1platformvios8233-E8B

VIOS 2. PowerVM Virtual I/O Server 2. VIOS 2.2.5

Steps There are three main ways to verify the integrity of an ESS VIOS downloaded image; Download the image by using Download Director on ESS. If no errors are generated, then the VIOS image is correct. For ISO images, you can use the following procedure;Check 1.Confirm the download size with the size reported on the download site.If the size does not match, you know its truncated and need to try again.Check 2.Mount the ISO.If the ISO does not mount, the ISO structure is corrupted and you need to try again.Check 3.Run script to verify each file:From ISO-mounted directory, run the following commands (save them in a shell script)cd ISO_mount_point/installp/ppcfor bff in *bff; doif ! restore -Tvqf “${bff}” >/dev/null 2>&1; thenecho “ERROR: unable to extract contents from the file: ${bff}” >&2break;fidoneIf you get an “ERROR: ...” message for a bff file, manually run the command:restore -Tvqf BFF_FILEto understand the error.But in general, you can extract the contents of each bff file without errors. For other images that are not ISO, such as .gz or .zip;Check 1.Confirm the download size with the size reported on the download site.If the size does not match, you know its truncated and need to try again.Check 2. List the table of contents of the file.If an error occurs while using the correct syntax for the type of file, then the filemay be truncated and try again.Check 3. Extract the contents of the files in a temporary directory Then, run the following commands:cd installp/ppcfor bff in *bff; doif ! restore -Tvqf “${bff}” >/dev/null 2>&1; thenecho “ERROR: unable to extract contents from the file: ${bff}” >&2break;fidoneIf you get an “ERROR: ...” message for a bff file, manually run the command:restore -Tvqf BFF_FILEto understand the error.But in general, you can extract the contents of each bff file without errors. You can also open a case with IBM Software Support where the downloaded image would be compared with a downloaded image tested by IBM.How do I open a case on the Support site? Additional Information SUPPORT If you require more assistance, use the following step-by-step instructions to contact IBM to open a case for software with an active and valid support contract. 1. Document (or collect screen captures of) all symptoms, errors, and messages related to your issue. 2. Capture any logs or data relevant to the situation. 3. Contact IBM to open a case: -For electronic support, see the IBM Support Community: -If you require telephone support, see the web page: 4. Provide a clear, concise description of the issue. - For more information, see: Working with IBM AIX Support: Describing the problem. 5. If the system is accessible, collect a system snap, and upload all of the details and data for your case. - For more information, see: Working with IBM AIX Support: Collecting snap data Click here to submit feedback for this document. [{"Line of Business":{"code":"LOB57","label":"Power"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU058","label":"IBM Infrastructure w\/TPS"},"Product":{"code":"SSPHKW","label":"PowerVM Virtual I\/O Server"},"ARM Category":[],"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"All Version(s)"}]. Learn about numbering of Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) partitions. Configuring a VIOS for a client network You can use the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) command line to configure a VIOS for a client network. Configuring a VIOS for client storage You can use the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) command line to configure a VIOS for client storage. Find instructions for migrating the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) from a DVD device that is attached to the VIOS logical partition. Migrating the Virtual I/O Server by using the viosupgrade command or by using the manual method Learn how to upgrade Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) from VIOS version 2.2.x.x. to VIOS version 3.