Step 2: Create the Ethernet line descriptions
You need to perform this step in one of two ways depending on the server model you are using.
Create the Ethernet line descriptions on the 270 and 8xx model servers
Creating an Ethernet line description is the first step in configuration for the server to use virtual Ethernet. You can use the following steps to configure the 270 and 8
xx
model servers.
Create the Ethernet line descriptions on any servers other than the 270 and 8xx model servers
Creating an Ethernet line description is the first step in configuration for the server to use virtual Ethernet. You can use the following steps to configure servers other than the 270 and 8
xx
model servers.
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