How to change NIC name from ethX to emX by using `biosdevname` facility,and what is the function of biosdevname?

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How to change NIC name from ethX to emX by using biosdevname facility,and what is the function of biosdevname?

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  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1 and later running on real hardware not on virtual machine

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