Determining your HMC machine code version and release

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

About this task

The level of machine code on the HMC determines the available features, including concurrent server firmware maintenance and enhancements to upgrading to a new release.

To view the HMC machine code version and release, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. In the navigation area, click the HMC Management icon HMC Management icon, and then select Console Management.
  2. In the content pane, click Update the Hardware Management Console.
  3. 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.