Specify the maximum number of virtual adapters for this partition profile. The default maximum number is 2, but you can specify any number from 2 through 65 536.
This number includes the two system-created virtual adapters in slots 0 and 1 that allow the Hardware Management Console to access the logical partition. For example, with the maximum set to 10, you can create eight virtual adapters of your own in addition to the two system-created virtual adapters.
The higher the maximum number is, the more memory the managed system reserves to manage the virtual adapters, so specify only the number of virtual adapters you are likely to use.
Any change you make on this page takes effect only after you shut down the logical partition and reactivate this partition profile.