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>  You *can* configure the LDEV with SYSGEN, but
> this requires you to reboot the box -- no change there.
> However, you can use the IOCONFIG utility (also new with
> 5.5) to configure your device with the system up and
> running.  It then takes effect immediately (no reboot
> required).  The new configuration is written through to
> the system configuration files, so it will continue to be
> effective following a reboot.

> -Larry "been there, done that, got the printout" Byler-

A few caveats (well, bugs and features, depending on what you want)
when you use IOCONFIG:

* if your last START wasn't a NORECOVERY, your configuration changes
  will not be saved (it can't write to the BOOTUP group) and you'll
  get an ominous-looking tombstone when you try to exit.

* whether it succeeds in saving the configs or not, you still have
  your changes for the duration of the current IPL :-)

If you intend to definitely save all your changes, be sure your last
start was a start norecovery.  If you just want to play with IOCONFIG
without fear of screwing up your permanent configuration, be sure
your last start was NOT a norecovery and play away :-)

[Unless they fixed it; I initially reported it as a bug but now that
 I know what's going on, I think it's a feature!]

Jeff "been there, done that, got the Maalox" Kell