>>> On 9/22/2009 at 8:23 PM, Anson <yeal_c...@yahoo.com.cn> wrote: > Alan, > > Thanks for your help! > > But what will happen if the zLinux use dedicated OSA devices directly in > stead of vswitch? It still need layer2 support? As my understanding, it > should be different case, right?
There is nothing about an OSA that inherently _requires_ being in Layer 2 mode. If you want your Linux guests to have dedicated OSA devices, you and your network switch administrator get to decide whether it will be Layer 2 or Layer 3. Mark Post
