Determining your HMC machine code version and release

Find out how to view the HMC machine code version and release.

The level of machine code on the HMC will determine the available features, including concurrent server firmware maintenance and enhancements to upgrading to a new release.
  1. Choose from the following options:
    • If you are using an HMC Version 6 or earlier, continue with step 2.
    • If you are using an HMC Version 7 or later, continue with step 7.
  2. In the navigation area, open Licensed Internal Code Maintenance.
  3. Select HMC Code Update.
  4. In the contents area, look for the version and release of your HMC machine code in the Status area.
  5. Record the version and release.
  6. If you need to update your HMC machine code version and release, see Obtaining HMC machine code updates and upgrades. This ends the procedure.
  7. In the Navigation area, click Updates.
  8. 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.
  9. If you need to update your HMC machine code version and release, see Obtaining HMC machine code updates and upgrades. This ends the procedure.