Obtaining machine code updates for the HMC using CD or an FTP server

Learn how to obtain machine code updates for the HMC using CD or an FTP server.

To obtain HMC machine code updates, perform Steps 1 through 5.

Step 1. View the existing HMC machine code level

  1. Choose from the following options:
    • If you are using an HMC with Version 6 or earlier, continue with step 2.
    • If you are using an HMC with Version 7 or later, continue with step 3.
  2. Perform the following steps:
    1. In the navigation area, open Licensed Internal Code Maintenance.
    2. Select HMC Code Update.
    3. In the contents area, view and record the version and release of your HMC machine code in the Status area.
    4. Continue with step 4.
  3. Perform the following steps:
    1. In the Navigation area, click Updates.
    2. In the Work area, view and record the information that appears under the HMC Code Level heading, including: the HMC version, release, maintenance level, build level, and base versions.
  4. Continue with Step 2. View the available HMC machine code levels.

Step 2. View the available HMC machine code levels

  1. From a computer or server with an Internet connection, go to the Fix Central Web site at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/Link outside information center.
  2. Select the appropriate family in the Product family list.
  3. Select Hardware Management Console in the Product or fix type list.
  4. Click Continue. The Hardware Management Console site is displayed.
  5. Scroll down to your HMC Version level to view available HMC levels.
    Note: If you prefer, you can contact service and support.
  6. Continue with Step 3. Obtain the HMC machine code update.

Step 3. Obtain the HMC machine code update

You can order the HMC machine code update through the Fix Central Web site, contact service and support, or download it to an FTP server.

  1. From a computer or server with an Internet connection, go to the Fix Central Web site at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/Link outside information center.
  2. Select the appropriate family in the Product family list.
  3. Select Hardware Management Console in the Product or fix type list.
  4. Click Continue. The Hardware Management Console site is displayed.
  5. Under Supported HMC products, select the latest HMC level that supports POWER5™ processors.
  6. Scroll down to the File name(s) / Package area and locate the update you want to order.
  7. In the Order CD column, select Go.
  8. Click Continue to sign in with your IBM® ID.
  9. Follow the on-screen prompts to submit your order.
    Note: If you do not have access to the Internet, contact service and support to order the update on CD.
  10. Continue with Step 4. Apply the HMC machine code update.

Step 4. Apply the HMC machine code update

  1. Before you install updates to the HMC machine code, back up critical console information on your HMC. For instructions, see Backing up critical HMC data. Then continue with the next step.
  2. If you obtained or created the update on CD, insert it into the CD drive on the HMC.
  3. Choose from the following options:
    • If you are using an HMC with Version 6 or earlier, continue with step 4.
    • If you are using an HMC with Version 7 or later, continue with step 5.
  4. Perform the following steps:
    1. In the navigation area, expand the Licensed Internal Code Maintenance folder.
    2. Select HMC Code Update.
    3. Continue with step 6.
  5. Perform the following steps:
    1. In the Navigation area, click Updates.
    2. Click Update HMC. The Install Corrective Service window opens.
  6. Select Install Corrective Service. Corrective service refers to the HMC machine code update.
  7. On the Install Corrective Service window, choose from the following options:
    • If you want to download the update from an FTP server to your HMC, continue with step 8.
    • If you want to get the update from a CD, select Apply corrective service from removable media and continue with step 9.
  8. If you previously downloaded the update to an FTP server, select Download the corrective service file from a remote system, and then apply downloaded service file, and specify the following information:
    • Remote site: The fully qualified host name of the FTP server to which you previously downloaded the patch file (zip file) that contains the update.
    • Patch file: The name of the patch file (zip file) that you downloaded to the FTP server.
    • User ID: Your user ID for the FTP server.
    • Password: Your password for the FTP server.
  9. Click OK.
  10. Follow the instructions to install the update.
  11. Shut down and restart the HMC for the update to take effect.
  12. Continue with Step 5. Verify that the HMC machine code update installed successfully.

Step 5. Verify that the HMC machine code update installed successfully

  1. Choose from the following options:
    • If you are using an HMC with Version 6 or earlier, continue with step 2.
    • If you are using an HMC with Version 7 or later, continue with step 3.
  2. Perform the following steps:
    1. In the navigation area, open Licensed Internal Code Maintenance.
    2. Select HMC Code Update.
    3. In the contents area, look for the version and release of your HMC machine code in the Status area.
    4. Verify that the version and release match the fix that you installed.
    5. Continue with step 4.
  3. Perform the following steps:
    1. In the Navigation area, click Updates.
    2. In the Work area, the HMC version, release, maintenance level, build level, and base versions are displayed under the HMC Code Level heading.
    3. Verify that the version and release match the update that you installed.
  4. If the level of code displayed is not the level that you installed, perform the following steps:
    1. Retry the machine code update. If you created a CD or DVD for this procedure, use a new media.
    2. If the problem persists, contact your next level of support.