Save HMC upgrade data

Use this task to save the HMC upgrade data on the preferred location.

This data is restored after the HMC upgrade process is completed. The HMC configuration data consists of files that were created or customized with the current software level. You can also save the HMC upgrade data on a media before you upgrade the HMC. You can skip the Save data for HMC migration option if the user configuration data is not needed after the upgrade operation.

Note: To save the HMC upgrade data, you must have access as an operator, a super administrator, or a service representative.

For HMC Version 10.3.1060.0, or later, complete the following steps to save the HMC upgrade data:

  1. In the navigation area, click HMC Management.
  2. In the work pane, select HMC actions > Save HMC upgrade data. The Save HMC upgrade data window opens.
  3. Select the Save data for HMC migration option to include data for migrating this HMC to another HMC.
  4. Select the Include Network data option to include network-related files in the data.
  5. Select the Include Performance and Capacity Monitoring Data option to save the performance and capacity monitoring data that is collected for the managed system.
  6. Next, select a save location from the following options:
    • HMC: Select this option to save the HMC configuration data to a nonvolatile area on the HMC hard disk drive.
    • USB: Select this option to save the HMC upgrade data to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash memory device on the local system.
      Note: To use this option, ensure that your USB flash memory device is formatted.
    • SFTP server: Select this option to access the Secure Shell File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) server to save the HMC upgrade data.
  7. Click Save to complete the task.

For HMC Version 10.3.1050.0, or earlier, complete the following steps to save the HMC upgrade data:

  1. In the navigation area, click HMC Management, and then select HMC actions > Save upgrade data.
  2. From the Save Upgrade Data window, this wizard takes you through the steps that are required for saving your data. Select the type of media that you want to save your data to, then click Next to proceed through the task windows.
  3. Click Finish when you have completed the task.

Use the online Help if you need additional information for saving upgrade data.