Obtaining and applying machine code updates for the HMC with an Internet connection

Learn how to obtain machine code updates for the HMC when the HMC has an Internet connection.

About this task

To obtain machine code updates for the HMC, complete all steps.

To download updates from the service and support system or website to your HMC or server, you must have one of the following connections:

To ensure that you have an Internet connection, do the following:

In the navigation area, click the Serviceability icon , and then select Service Management.
In the content pane, Manage Outbound Connectivity.
Select the tab for the type of outbound connectivity that you chose for your HMC (Internet VPN or SSL connectivity).
Note: If a connection to service and support does not exist, set up the service connection before proceeding with this procedure. For instructions on how to set up a connection to service and support, see Setting up your server to connect to IBM service and support.
Click Test.
Verify that the test completes successfully.
If the test is not successful, troubleshoot your connectivity and correct the problem before proceeding with this procedure. Alternatively, you can obtain the update on DVD.
Note: For HMC model 7063-CR1, you can connect an external USB DVD drive.
Continue with Step 2. View the existing HMC machine code level.

To view the existing HMC machine code level, complete the following steps:

In the navigation area, click the HMC Management icon , and then select Console Management.
In the content pane, click Update the Hardware Management Console.
In the new window, view and record the information that appears under the Current HMC Driver Information heading, including: the HMC version, release, maintenance level, build level, and base versions.
Continue with Step 3. View the available HMC machine code levels.

To view the available HMC machine code levels, complete the following steps:

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

To apply the HMC machine code update, complete the following steps:

Before you install updates to the HMC machine code, back up critical console information on your HMC.
For instructions, see Backing up management console data. Then continue with the next step.
In the navigation area, click the HMC Management icon , and then select Console Management.
In the content pane, click Update the Hardware Management Console. The Install Corrective Service Wizard opens.
Follow the instructions in the Wizard to install the update.
Shut down and then restart the HMC for the update to take effect.
Click Log on and launch the Hardware Management Console web application.
Log in to the HMC interface.

To verify that the HMC machine code update installed correctly, complete the following steps:

In the navigation area, click the HMC Management icon , and then select Console Management.
In the content pane, click Update the Hardware Management Console.
In the new window, view and record the information that appears under the Current HMC Driver Information heading, including: the HMC version, release, maintenance level, build level, and base versions.
Verify that the version and release match the update that you installed.
If the level of code displayed is not the level that you installed, perform the following steps:
1. Select the network connection on the HMC.
2. Retry the firmware update using a different repository.
3. If the problem persists, contact your next level of support.