Changing the date and time

The battery-operated clock keeps the date and time for the Hardware Management Console (HMC). You might need to reset the console date and time if the battery is replaced, or if you physically move your system to a different time zone. Learn how to change the date and time for the HMC.

About this task

If you change the date and time information, the change does not affect the systems, and logical partitions that the HMC manages.

If you are using HMC Version 10.1.1020, or earlier, to change the date and time for the HMC, complete the following steps:
  1. In the navigation area, click Console Management, and then select Console Settings.
  2. Ensure that you are a member of one of the following roles:
    • Super administrator
    • Service representative
    • Operator
    • Viewer
  3. In the content pane, click Change Date and Time.
  4. If you select UTC in the Clock field, the time setting adjusts automatically for Daylight Saving Time in the time zone you select. Enter the date, time, and time zone, and click OK.
If you are using HMC Version 10.2.1030, or later, to change the date and time for the HMC, complete the following steps:
  1. Ensure that you are a member of one of the following roles:
    • Super administrator
    • Service representative
    • Operator
    • Viewer
  2. In the navigation area, click HMC management, and then select HMC settings.
  3. In the content pane, change the date and time settings under the Date and time section.
  4. If you select UTC in the Clock field, the time setting adjusts automatically for Daylight Saving Time in the time zone you select. Enter the date, time, and time zone, and click OK.