Verifying that the server supports Virtual Trusted Platform Module

Before planning to enable a Virtual Trusted Platform Module (VTPM) on a logical partition, verify that the server supports VTPM by using the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

1. In the navigation pane, open Systems Management and click Servers.
2. Select the server in the work pane.
3. From the Tasks menu, click Properties.
4. Click the Capabilities tab.
   • If the Virtual Trusted Platform Module Capable entry in the table is True, the server supports logical partitions that are capable of VTPM.
   • If the Virtual Trusted Platform Module Capable entry in the table is False, the server cannot support logical partitions that are capable of VTPM.
5. Click OK.

   The HMC Classic interface is not supported in Hardware Management Console (HMC) Version 8.7.0, or later. The functions that were previously available in the HMC Classic interface are now available in the HMC Enhanced+ interface.

   When the HMC is at version 8.7.0, or later, complete the following steps to verify that the logical partition supports VTPM:

   1. In the navigation pane, click the Resources icon .
   2. In the work pane, select the system and click Actions > View System Properties. The Properties page is displayed.
   3. Click Advanced. The server supports VTPM if you can view information about VTPM.