B.2. How to Set Up Red Hat Virtualization Manager to Use Ethtool

You can configure ethtool properties for host network interface cards from the Administration Portal. The ethtool_opts key is not available by default and needs to be added to the Manager using the engine configuration tool. You also need to install the required VDSM hook package on the hosts.

Adding the ethtool_opts Key to the Manager

The ethtool_opts key is now available in the Administration Portal. See Section 6.4.2, “Editing Host Network Interfaces and Assigning Logical Networks to Hosts” to apply ethtool properties to logical networks.