IBM I5/OS - Manual (Page 26)

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Virtual I/O Concepts
Virtual Serial
Virtual serial adapter provides point-to-point connection between
The partition and the HMC
The partition and another partition
Purpose
Virtual console
Virtual terminal
Parameters
Slot number
Adapter type : server or client
Connection information : who can connect ...
The HMC
Any remote partition
Selected remote partition
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Virtual I/O Concepts
Virtual Ethernet
Virtual ethernet adapter provides connections between the partition and virtual networks
Purpose
Provides high-speed connections between partitions
1 Gbps ethernet
Provides secure connections between partitions
A virtual network cannot be “tapped” or “sniffed”
Parameters
Slot number
Network number : up to 4096 virtual networks !
Who can participate to a Virtual LAN ?
Any i5/OS partition
Any Linux partition
Any AIX 5L v5.3 partition
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