Partition communication

If available, specify whether or not this adapter is used for partition communication.

If selected, the adapter will be used as the primary adapter for the HMC to communicate with the LPAR using an RMC connection. If there is more than one network adapter on the HMC and the primary adapter's network is not working correctly, other network adapters will be used, in no particular order, to establish the RMC connection between the HMC and the LPARs.