NIM server setup on etherchannel setup environment

I know that IBM's official stance is that NIM does not work on etherchannel environment, but has anyone able to get around it?
I'm working on a p5-590 LPAR system, and the NIM master and clients are all on the same frame.
Any help is appreciated.

Answered in your cross post:
IBM: AIX - Need help in setting up NIM master on etherchannel environment