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Reinstalling the HMC machine code

Explains how to reinstall the interface and HMC machine code prior to restoring critical backup data.

If the HMC is not responding, you can use the recovery CD to reinstall the HMC onto the HMC PC. After you reinstall the HMC machine code, you can restore the backup data that you created to recover your critical console information. For information about how to restore the HMC backup data, see Restoring critical HMC data.

To reinstall the HMC machine code, you must be a member of one of the following roles:

  • Super administrator
  • Operator
  • Service representative
Note: If the F12 function key is not enabled, see Setting up the network interface as a startup device to enable it.

To reinstall the HMC machine code, complete the following steps:

  1. Shut down and power off the HMC. For more information, see Shutting down, logging off, and disconnecting the HMC.
  2. If you are installing the HMC interface or machine code from the network , go to step 3. If you are installing the HMC interface or machine code from recovery media, do the following:
    1. Install the recovery media.
    2. Power on the HMC. The HMC powers on from the media and displays the Backup/Upgrade/Restore/Install window.
    3. Select the Install option, and click Next.
    4. Select Install from media. Click Next.
    5. When prompted to install the additional media. Select 1 - Install additional software from media.
    6. Select 1 - Restore Critical Console Data from the menu to restore data from a DVD. This completes this procedure.
  3. Prior to reinstalling the HMC interface or machine code from a network ensure the following is in place:
    1. The network boot server must be configured.
    2. The network interface is one of the devices in your startup sequence. To view the list of startup devices, press F12 when the HMC powers on, and select the network interface from which you want to boot
  4. To install the HMC interface or machine code from a network, complete the following steps:
    1. Select the Install option, and click Next.
    2. Select Install from network. Click Next.
    3. To finish the restore from a remote server, select 2 - Finish the Installation.
Parent topic: Troubleshooting the HMC

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Last updated: Sun, December 17, 2017