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Updating the HMC from Version 7.3.1 to Version 7.3.2

Troubleshooting


Problem

This document describes how to update the HMC from Version 7.3.1 (7.3.1.0) to Version 7.3.2 (7.3.2.0).

Resolving The Problem

Notes:

1IBM POWER5 servers must have server firmware at SF240_299 or later to run HMC Version 7.3.1.0 or later. Click here for more information.
2Ensure a current backup of critical console data has been performed.

.iso images
Do the following to install the 7.3.2.0 update and required maintenance:

Step 1: Download the Version 7.3.2.0 updates HMC_Update_V7R320_1.iso and HMC_Update_V7R320_2.iso.
Step 2: Burn .isos from Step 1 (above) to separate CD-Rs.
Step 3: Follow these instructions: http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/hmc/power6/install/v7320.Update_CD.html
Do the following to install the Version 7.3.2.0 corrective service fixes:

Step 1: Download corrective service fix MH01084.iso and MH01101.iso.
Step 2: Burn MH01084 and MH01101 to separate CD-Rs.
Step 3: Apply MH01084, then MH01101 in Step 4.
Step 4: Follow these instructions: http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/hmc/power6/install/v7320.Update_Fix_CD.html
CDs
Do the following to install the 7.3.2.0 update and required maintenance:

Step 1: Obtain the 7.3.2.0 update MH01060.
Step 2: Follow these instructions: http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/hmc/power6/install/v7320.Update_CD.html
Do the following to install the 7.3.2.0 corrective service fixes:

Step 1: Obtain corrective service fixes MH01084 and MH01101.

Step 2: Apply MH01084, then MH01101 in Step 3.
Step 3: Follow these instructions: http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/hmc/power6/install/v7320.Update_Fix_CD.html

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Historical Number

471939078

Document Information

Modified date:
22 September 2021

UID

nas8N1013957