Importing a system template

You can import a system template into the template library by using the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

About this task

Before importing a system template, consider the following restrictions:
  • If the system template schema is different from the schema that is supported by the HMC, for example, if a tag that is not a part of the template OpenDocument Spreadsheets (ODS) file element is used, the system template cannot be imported. However, if you are using HMC V9.1.930, or later, you can select another system template and import that system template.
  • If the system template file size exceeds 10 MB, the system template cannot be imported and the operation fails. However, if you are using HMC V9.1.930, or later, you can select another system template and import that system template.
To import a system template, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, click the HMC Management icon The icon represents the HMC Management function of the HMC.
  2. Click Templates and OS Images.
  3. Click the System tab and click Import.
    The following restrictions apply when you import a system template:
  4. In the Import System Template page, click Browse to navigate to the required template file.
    After you select the file, the selected file name is displayed in the Template name field. You can optionally change the name of the file. If a template with the same name exists, the import operation fails and an error message is displayed. If you are using HMC V9.1.930, or later, you can change the name of the file or select another system template and import that system template.
  5. Click OK.