Changing the HMC interface language

Describes how to change the interface language that you see on the HMC interface, as well as the locale

When you power on the HMC, the HMC prompts you to change the interface language and locale. The locale is the language in which you want the HMC to display. Changes made using this procedure affect the language and locale for the HMC server. If you are using the remote client to connect to the HMC, the language and locale settings on your Windows® operating system determine the settings that the remote client uses to display the HMC on your PC.

Any user role can change the HMC interface language.

To change the HMC interface language and locale when you power on the HMC, do the following:

Power on the HMC.
When you are prompted to change the language and locale, select the language and locale you want to display. If nothing is selected within 20 seconds, the dialog exits. By default, the Exit now and prompt again for locale change option is selected. The boot continues.
Click OK. When the HMC completes the power-on process, the language and locale that you selected are displayed.

To change the HMC interface language and locale using the HMC Configuration application, do the following:

In the Navigation area, click the HMC Management icon.
In the Contents area, double-click the HMC Configuration icon.
In the Contents area, click Change Current Language and Locale.
In the window, select the language and locale you want to display.
Click OK.
Log off the HMC interface and then log in.