Only one core can be assigned to an LPAR.
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LPAR migration
The same vfcIDs that are used at the migration source must be
unassigned at the migration destination. If the same vfcIDs are already
assigned at the migration destination, LPAR migration fails.
USB/KVM
Note:
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In CB 520X B1/B2/B3, a KVM device or a remote console are assigned to
a LPAR by Exclusive Shared Mode, however, a USB device is assigned to a
LPAR by Dedicated Mode.
Assignment of USB/KVM devices
USB/ KVM device in Exclusive Shared Mode are assigned to multiple LPARs.
However, the devices can be used by only a single LPAR and the devices
cannot be used by other LPARs simultaneously.
For using SVGA, keyboard, mouse, CD/DVD drive, and FD drive in a remote
console, assign USB/KVM device to a LPAR.
Figure 1-38 Ports of Compute Blade
Status Transition of USB/KVM
operation in the PCI Device Assignment screen. On the other hand, a USB, a
KVM, and a remote console are uninstalled from an LPAR by Detaching
operation in the PCI Device Assignment screen.
However, a USB, a KVM, and a remote console are disconnected forcibly by
Detaching operation. So, execute "Safely Remove Hardware" operation on the
guest OS before Detaching operation to disconnect a USB device properly.
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