z/VM Virtual Server pane: Network Ports page

Use the Network Ports page to view information on the network ports that are provided by the z/VM virtual server. You can also change the description of the network ports.

Introduction

When an operating system template is used to create an operating system instance on a z/VM virtual server, the ports defined in the template are configured for the z/VM virtual server on z/VM. Ports for a z/VM virtual server can also be configured directly on z/VM, without using z/VM Center.

The Ports field on the left of the page provides a list of all available network ports. The information displayed in all other fields on the Network Ports page applies to the port selected in this field.

Fields

Ports
Select the port for which you want to view information. The content of the Network Ports page changes according to the port you have selected in this field.
Virtual Address
Virtual device number of the network adapter. You cannot edit this field.
Adapter type
One of the following:
OSA
if the port is a HiperSocket or a real port on an OSA-Express or OSA-Express 2 card.
Guest LAN
if the port is a virtual port on a z/VM guest LAN. A guest LAN is an emulated local area network (LAN) segment that can be shared by guest virtual machines on the same z/VM system.
VSWITCH
if the port is on a virtual switch.
You cannot edit this field.
Protocol
The I/O protocol used for communication with the network adapter. This field is not applicable to OSA or HiperSockets. You cannot edit this field.
Properties
Original settings associated with the port, as gathered when an operating system instance is created or registered. The properties table lists parameters in the Name column and corresponding values in the Value column. Examples for properties are the IP address and the interface name. This data need not match the current values from the operating system instance. You cannot edit this field.
Device Number
For OSA devices only: Three device numbers that correspond to the required control read, control write, and data channels. The virtual device numbers are the numbers used by the virtual server and the real numbers are the numbers used in the I/O configuration of the System z9 or zSeries hardware. You cannot edit this field.
Description
Optional: You can type a description of the port in this field. You can edit and extend an existing description.
Save
Saves all changes you have made on any of the notebook pages.
Refresh
Refreshes all fields on all notebook pages with their current values and discards any changes you have not already saved.
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