iSeries Hardware Preparation for Installation

In order to prepare your iSeries system for installation, you should follow the instructions in the Planning to run Linux on a logical partition and Creating a logical partition to run Linux sections of the Configuring Linux in a Guest Partition document.

The virtual LAN interface may be configured for DHCP or a static IP address. Consult your OS/400 command documentation for information on configuring the OS/400 facilities. The partition may be configured for IPL type A, B, or *NWSSTG. If IPL type *NWSSTG is used, a 4 MB PReP Boot (primary, active) partition is required on the first virtual disk.