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VIOS Version 2.2.3.4 Release Notes VIOS Version 2.2.3.4 Release Notes Note Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices” on page 5. This edition applies to IBM AIX Version 7.1, to IBM AIX Version 6.1, to IBM i 7.2 (product number 5770-SS1), to IBM Virtual I/O Server Version 2.2.3.4, and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. This version does not run on all reduced instruction set computer (RISC) models nor does it run on CISC models. © Copyright IBM Corporation 2014. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Contents About this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Highlighting . ISO 9000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Highlighting The following highlighting conventions are used in this document: Bold Identifies commands, subroutines, keywords, files, structures, directories, and other items whose names are predefined by the system. Also identifies graphical objects such as buttons, labels, and icons that the user selects. Italics Identifies parameters whose actual names or values are to be supplied by the user. Monospace Identifies examples of specific data values, examples of text similar to what you might see displayed, examples of portions of program code similar to what you might write as a programmer, messages from the system, or information you should actually type. ISO 9000 ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing of this product. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2014 v vi VIOS Version 2.2.3.4: Release Notes Virtual I/O Server release notes The Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) release notes are available. VIOS problem resolution To ensure the reliability, availability, and serviceability of a computing environment by using the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS), update the VIOS software to the latest fix level for that particular release. The latest level contains all cumulative fixes for the specified VIOS release. VIOS package terminology VIOS release The VIOS release contains product enhancements, new functions, new hardware support, and fixes. Release update or fix pack A release update, also known as a fix pack, updates the VIOS software to the latest version. Release updates contain product enhancements, new functions, new hardware support, and fixes. Service pack A service pack applies to only one VIOS version. A service pack contains critical fixes and base enablement support for new hardware. A service pack does not update the VIOS to a new level. It applies only to a specific VIOS fix pack release. Interim fix An interim fix applies to a specific VIOS level and provides a fix for a specific problem. The official fixes are included in the future fix packs or service packs of the VIOS software. Read this before installation The VIOS updates can be obtained from the IBM® Fix Central website (http://www.ibm.com/support/ fixcentral/). To get VIOS Version 2.2.3.4 updates from the IBM Fix Central website (http:// www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/). Note: The Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) software might contain errors that could result in critical business impact. Install the latest available fixes prior to using this software. To view the most current version of the VIOS release notes, see the online version of the VIOS release notes (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8eeo/ipeeokickoff.htm). All users of VIOS software must subscribe to the VIOS subscription service. Subscribe to this service to stay current on VIOS news and critical product updates. To subscribe to the VIOS subscription service, go to the IBM Support Portal website http:// www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Overview/ . In the Notifications box, click Sign in to create, manage or view your subscriptions tab. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2014 1 VIOS Version 2.2.3.4 installation The VIOS software is distributed on two DVDs. When you start the VIOS software setup from DVD 1, you will be prompted to insert DVD 2 after the DVD 1 data is processed. To install another language fileset after the initial installation is complete, insert the second DVD into the DVD drive and use the chlang command. Memory requirements The minimum memory requirement for VIOS Version 2.2.3.4 varies based on the configuration. A general rule for the minimum memory requirement for VIOS Version 2.2.3.4 is 4 GB. A minimum current memory requirement might support a configuration with a minimum number of devices or a small maximum memory configuration. However, to support shared storage pools, the minimum memory requirement is 4 GB. VIOS Version 2.2.3.4 requires the minimum current memory requirement to increase when either the maximum memory configuration or the number of devices increases or when they both increase. Larger maximum memory configurations or additional devices increase the minimum current memory requirement. If the minimum memory requirement is not increased along with the maximum memory configuration, the partition stops during the initial program load (IPL). ROOTVG requirements VIOS Version 2.2.3.4 requires a minimum of 30 GB of disk space for installation. Ensure that the disk that is allocated for the VIOS installation contains at least 30 GB of available space before you attempt to install VIOS. VIOS Version 2.2.3.4 enhancements This release of VIOS contains several enhancements in the POWER® virtualization area. Single root I/O virtualization Single root I/O virtualization (SR-IOV) is a Peripheral Component Interconnect express (PCIe) standard architecture that enables PCI adapters to self virtualize. SR-IOV capable adapters can be configured as virtual replicas of a PCI function, each of which is then individually assigned to logical partitions. SR-IOV is a key I/O virtualization technology that allows sharing of adapter resources by multiple partitions with little or no runtime involvement of a hypervisor or other virtualization intermediary. SR-IOV capable adapters provide a wide variety of functions and flexibility within the adapters. SR-IOV adapter resources (or some portion of resources) assigned to the Virtual I/O Server can be used to provide network I/O with the shared Ethernet adapter (SEA). The use of SR-IOV adapters on the Virtual I/O Server with the SEA allows virtual clients to take advantage of the SR-IOV and LPM capabilities. Virtual I/O slot limit increase With VIOS version 2.2.3.4, or later, the maximum number of virtual I/O slots that are supported on the AIX®, IBM® i, and Linux partition is increased up to 32 K. The maximum number of virtual adapters can be any value in the range 2 - 32767. However, higher maximum values require more system memory to manage the virtual adapters. VIOS support VIOS Version 2.2.3.4 is enhanced with the following features: v Supports 8 GB quad port PCIe generation with 2 Fibre Channels v Supports IBM Power® 770 with POWER7® IOC I/O hub 2 VIOS Version 2.2.3.4: Release Notes v Supports IBM Power 720 Express with POWER7 IOC I/O hub v Supports 2.5-inch serial attached SCSI solid-state drives (SAS SSD) in 200 GB and 400 GB capacities v Supports Live Partition Mobility of client partitions by using the N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) without any configured targets. IBM Systems Director Common Agent VIOS Version 2.2.3.4 includes the IBM Systems Director Common Agent 6.3.0.0. The Systems Director Common Agent is started automatically on VIOS Version 2.2.3.4. For more details about how to start and stop the agent, see Starting and stopping Common Agent on IVM and VIOS website (https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/wikis/display/WikiPtype/). Software license agreements If the software license agreements are not displayed correctly, they can be viewed in all languages at the Software license agreements website (http://www.ibm.com/software/sla/sladb.nsf). Online documentation for VIOS software For online documentation, see the Virtual I/O Server topic collection. Virtual I/O Server release notes 3 4 VIOS Version 2.2.3.4: Release Notes Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. This material may be available from IBM in other languages. However, you may be required to own a copy of the product or product version in that language in order to access it. 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