You are correct, you cannot use VPM, but then again why would you want to when you have the HMC right there? It's not that hard to set up a CL program that can move the tape devices for you (sending commands to the HMC via SSH) so you don't even need to sign on to the HMC.
Assuming the classic interface moving a device is simple and once you done it, it'll stick in memory.
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From: MIDRANGE-L [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Thomas Garvey
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2018 5:20 PM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Can VPM be used on system with HMC?
Hi,
I need to create a hosted partition on my Power7 server.
We have v7r3 and need a v7r1 partition that shares the tape library and optical drive.
Thought I might use Virtual Partition Manager to do it but we use HMC to manage our several servers.
Does having an HMC preclude being able to use the VPM?
I tried starting it through STRSST and got the following...
Logical Partitioning Environment Not Supported
System: S107603P
Virtual Partition Manager is not supported and this service function cannot be started. The system is in a state that does not allow this operating system to partition the server. Refer to the Virtual Partition Manager documentation for more information.
If VPM is not an option, I'll have to look for that slideshow presentation where someone gives a step by step on how to do it with the HMC.
<<< I've got it here somewhere :::::: >>
Best Regards,
Thomas Garvey
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