Configure TCP/IP for virtual OptiConnect

Virtual OptiConnect emulates external OptiConnect hardware by providing a virtual bus between logical partitions.

You can use virtual OptiConnect without any additional hardware requirements. To use virtual OptiConnect, you only need to purchase OptiConnect for i5/OS™ (a priced optional feature).

To enable virtual OptiConnect, follow these steps:

  1. In iSeries™ Navigator, expand My Connections or your active environment.
  2. Select the primary partition of the system.
  3. Expand Configuration and Service and select Logical Partitions.
  4. Right-click the logical partition and select Properties.
  5. Select the Options page.
  6. Select the Virtual (internal) OptiConnect Click Help if you need more information on this field.
  7. Click OK.
Note: The internet address is assigned to a line description of *OPC.
Related concepts
Virtual OptiConnect
Configure TCP/IP using the character-based interface