Use this window to remove I/O slots from a logical partition or move I/O slots between logical partitions without restarting the logical partitions. When you remove an I/O slot from a logical partition, the I/O adapter in that I/O slot and the devices that are controlled by the I/O adapter are also removed from the logical partition. If you choose to move the I/O slot to another logical partition, the I/O adapter and the devices that are controlled by the I/O adapter are also moved to the other logical partition. This function is typically used to share infrequently used devices among logical partitions by moving these devices from one logical partition to another.
It is recommended that you vary off the I/O slot and all I/O adapters and devices connected to the I/O slot before you remove the I/O slot from the logical partition.
Many I/O adapters that are used by IBMi require the use of an I/O processor (IOP). If you want to assign the I/O adapter to another IBMi logical partition while the I/O adapter is still in the same slot, you must also remove the I/O processor that controls the I/O adapter and add the I/O processor and I/O adapter to the other IBMi logical partition.
To display the properties of any of the I/O devices, select the device in this area and click Properties.
You can find more detailed help on the following elements of this window: