How To
Summary
This document provides instructions for updating HMC V10R2M1030 with the latest fixes for V10R2M1030.
Objective
Update the HMC to the current service level.
Environment
7063-CR1, 7063-CR2, vHMC x86, vHMC Power
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Fix Support for V10R2M1030 will end 04/30/2025
For upgrade options see IBM support document Recommended Fixes - HMC Code Upgrades at: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/667847
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Steps
Prerequisites
Before updating, review the following:
The HMC can no longer be updated directly from public.dhe.ibm.com. HMC network update is supported from Fix Central using SFTP option or by staging the updates on a local server. HMC V10R2 and later also supports updates using the IBM website repository.
1. Verify the HMC is at V10R2M1030
If the HMC is not at V10R2M1030, you must first upgrade to V10R2M1030. To upgrade the HMC to V10R2M1030, refer to document - Model 7063 and vHMC for PowerVM: Upgrading the HMC from Version V9R2 or V10R1M1010 to V10R2M1030
Or vHMC on x86: Upgrading the HMC from Version V9R2 or V10R1 to V10R2M1030
2. Determine the type of HMC (x86 versus ppc)
Determine which PTF download is needed based on the HMC model or vHMC component.
x86 This term is used to reference HMCs running on vHMC hosted by x86, Intel, AMD hardware and hypervisors (KVM, VMWare, Xen).
ppc Term is used to reference HMCs running on 7063 type or vHMC hosted by Power servers.
Determine which PTF download is needed based on the HMC model or vHMC component.
x86 This term is used to reference HMCs running on vHMC hosted by x86, Intel, AMD hardware and hypervisors (KVM, VMWare, Xen).
ppc Term is used to reference HMCs running on 7063 type or vHMC hosted by Power servers.
3. Review the readme files:
Service Pack -
MF71611 HMC V10 R2 M1042.0 - for 7063 Types, or vHMC for PowerVM (5765-HMB)
MF71610 HMC V10 R2 M1042.0 - for vHMC x86_64 hypervisors (5765-VHX)
iFix -
MF71684 HMC V10 R2 M1042.1 - for 7063 Types, or vHMC for PowerVM (5765-HMB)
vMF71683 HMC V10 R2 M1042.1 - for vHMC x86_64 hypervisors (5765-VHX)
4. Note: HMC V10R2 release for x86 is not supported on bare metal (7042 hardware appliances).
5. Known limitation - Restoring a backup taken prior to 1041 then attempting to apply an earlier PTF will result in the HMC stopping at the emergency shell on reboot. After restoring a backup taken between V10R2M1030 and V10R2M1040 immediately apply 1041 service pack or later.
6. Reboot the HMC (only if you did not restore a backup on this release.)
If the HMC has not been restarted recently, restart before you begin the updates. To check the last reboot use the command who -b. To restart the HMC, click HMC Management > HMC Actions (drop down arrow) > Shut Down or restart > restart HMC then click OK
If the HMC has not been restarted recently, restart before you begin the updates. To check the last reboot use the command who -b. To restart the HMC, click HMC Management > HMC Actions (drop down arrow) > Shut Down or restart > restart HMC then click OK
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Network
Instructions for installing Corrective Service fixes from the IBM website or a local network server
This section describes installing the fixes from a network server or direct from the IBM Website site.
This section describes installing the fixes from a network server or direct from the IBM Website site.
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Prerequisites
To install the fix directly from the IBM website: a. The HMC must have network connectivity to the Internet b. The external firewall must be set up https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6853429 To install using SFTP:
a. Go to Fix Central 7063 set the download option to SFTP. Select the fixes. You will need the server name, user and password given, for instructions below. Same for vHMC on x86 - Fix Central x86
Alternative: Stage the updates on a local server
If the HMC does not have direct access to the IBM website, the files can be downloaded and placed on a local server. The HMC supports installing fixes over the network by using sftp, and nfs protocols. To upgrade from a local server instead of direct from the IBM website, do the following: a. Use Fix Central to download the fix to your PC, then FTP to your local server *PTFs for a Service Pack will be under "+ Show patched by"
IBM Server: Fix Central ppc File: HMC_Update_V10R2M1042_ppc.iso (MF71611) ppc File: MF71684_ppc.iso IBM Server: Fix Central x86 File: HMC_Update_V10R2M1042_iso.x86 (vMF71610)
x86 File: MF71683_x86.iso
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Install Service Pack
To install the fix HMC_Update_V10R2M1042_ppc.iso or HMC_Update_V10R2M1042_x86.iso from command line and perform the required reboot, use one of the following commands: (There are different names depending on which option you select)
To install the fix HMC_Update_V10R2M1042_ppc.iso or HMC_Update_V10R2M1042_x86.iso from command line and perform the required reboot, use one of the following commands: (There are different names depending on which option you select)
IBM Website: vHMC on x86: updhmc -t ibmwebsite --ptf MF71610 7063 or vHMC on ppc: updhmc -t ibmwebsite --ptf MF71611
SFTP:
Go to Fix Central, select the fix you want, then continue. Use the Download files using bulk FTPS/SFTP option. Agree to the terms, and you will get the
Fix package location.
delivery04.dhe.ibm.com along with a User and Password. The user given and password given are good for 24hrs.vHMC on x86: updhmc -t sftp -h delivery04.dhe.ibm.com -u {User given} -p {Password given} -r -f HMC_Update_V10R2M1042_x86.iso
7063 or vHMC on ppc: updhmc -t sftp -h delivery04.dhe.ibm.com -u {User given} -p {Password given} -r -f HMC_Update_V10R2M1042_ppc.iso
To install by using the GUI, do the following:
7063 or vHMC on ppc: updhmc -t sftp -h delivery04.dhe.ibm.com -u {User given} -p {Password given} -r -f HMC_Update_V10R2M1042_ppc.iso
To install by using the GUI, do the following:
a. In the navigation bar are, click HMC Management > Update HMC (rectangle box on menu bar)
b. The "HMC Install Corrective Service Wizard" panel is displayed.
c. On the Select Service Repository panel, select IBM website click Next
d. Find the fix, and click Next
e. Or on the Select Service Repository panel, click Remote Server, then click Next.
f. On the Installation and Configuration Options panel:
(If using a local FTP server, modify the entries for your local FTP server)
Remote server type: SFTP
Remote Server: delivery04.dhe.ibm.com
User ID: {User given from Fix Central order}
Password: {Password given from your Fix Central order}
Remote directory:
Click Next.
g. Wait while a list of available updates is retrieved.
h. On the Select Service Package panel, scroll down to MF71610 (x86) or MF71611 (ppc), click to select, click Next.
Tip: You can use your browser's find feature (Ctrl+f on the HMC) to search for the package.
i. On the Confirm Service Installation panel, click Finish.
The HMC interface retrieves the update package from the IBM Website or FTP site and begins the installation process.
Note: The file is placed temporarily in the directory /dump/efix. To monitor progress of the download portion of the update, open a restricted shell session and type the following command:
while true; do ls -l /dump/efix ; sleep 30; done (Use ctl+c to end it). This command displays file size every 30 seconds to monitor download progress. The total size is available in the readme file.
j. The HMC Install Corrective Service Progress panel indicates "Corrective Service installation was successful". Click OK.
k. Restart the HMC after the installation of the update completes. The restart ensures all changes are available immediately. To restart immediately, click Yes.
It is mandatory that you restart the HMC after each update.
Note: The HMC reboot can take several minutes longer than normal as some parts of the fix are applied during the reboot.
g. Wait while a list of available updates is retrieved.
h. On the Select Service Package panel, scroll down to MF71610 (x86) or MF71611 (ppc), click to select, click Next.
Tip: You can use your browser's find feature (Ctrl+f on the HMC) to search for the package.
i. On the Confirm Service Installation panel, click Finish.
The HMC interface retrieves the update package from the IBM Website or FTP site and begins the installation process.
Note: The file is placed temporarily in the directory /dump/efix. To monitor progress of the download portion of the update, open a restricted shell session and type the following command:
while true; do ls -l /dump/efix ; sleep 30; done (Use ctl+c to end it). This command displays file size every 30 seconds to monitor download progress. The total size is available in the readme file.
j. The HMC Install Corrective Service Progress panel indicates "Corrective Service installation was successful". Click OK.
k. Restart the HMC after the installation of the update completes. The restart ensures all changes are available immediately. To restart immediately, click Yes.
It is mandatory that you restart the HMC after each update.
Note: The HMC reboot can take several minutes longer than normal as some parts of the fix are applied during the reboot.
l. At the Hardware Management Console log-in prompt, log in using your user ID and password.
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iFix -
To install the iFix vMF71683_x86.iso / MF71684_ppc.iso from command line and perform the required reboot, use one of the following commands:
IBM Website: vHMC on x86: updhmc -t ibmwebsite --ptf vMF71683
7063 or vHMC on ppc: updhmc -t ibmwebsite --ptf MF71684
vHMC on x86: updhmc -t sftp -h delivery04.dhe.ibm.com -u {User given} -p {Password given} -r -f vMF71683_x86.iso
7063 or vHMC on ppc: updhmc -t sftp -h delivery04.dhe.ibm.com -u {User given} -p {Password given} -r -f MF71684_ppc.iso
To install by using the GUI,
1. Go to Fix Central 7063 ppc or Fix Central vHMC x86 set the download option to Download using bulk FTPS/SFTP. Then select the iFix, which is located under the service pack 1051, +Show Patched By, depending on your type of HMC. Click Continue, and sign on with IBMid. This will give you the Server name, user and password that will need to be used in the following screens, and note the file name. Example - MF71684_ppc.iso or vMF71683_x86.iso
To install by using the GUI, do the following:
a. In the navigation bar are, click HMC Management > Update HMC (rectangle box on menu bar)
b. The "HMC Install Corrective Service Wizard" panel is displayed.
c. On the Select Service Repository panel, select IBM website click Next
d. Find the fix, and click Next
e. Or on the Select Service Repository panel, click Remote Server, then click Next.
f. On the Installation and Configuration Options panel:
(If using a local FTP server, modify the entries for your local FTP server)
Remote server type: SFTP
Remote Server: delivery04.dhe.ibm.com
User ID: {User given from Fix Central order}
Password: {Password given from your Fix Central order}
Remote directory:
Click Next.
g. Wait while a list of available updates is retrieved.
h. On the Select Service Package panel, scroll down to vMF71683 (x86) or MF71684 (ppc), click to select, click Next.
Tip: You can use your browser's find feature (Ctrl+f on the HMC) to search for the package.
i. On the Confirm Service Installation panel, click Finish.
The HMC interface retrieves the update package from the IBM Website or FTP site and begins the installation process.
Note: The file is placed temporarily in the directory /dump/efix. To monitor progress of the download portion of the update, open a restricted shell session and type the following command:
while true; do ls -l /dump/efix ; sleep 30; done (Use ctl+c to end it). This command displays file size every 30 seconds to monitor download progress. The total size is available in the readme file.
j. The HMC Install Corrective Service Progress panel indicates "Corrective Service installation was successful". Click OK.
k. Restart the HMC after the installation of the update completes. The restart ensures all changes are available immediately. To restart immediately, click Yes.
It is mandatory that you restart the HMC after each update.
Note: The HMC reboot can take several minutes longer than normal as some parts of the fix are applied during the reboot.
g. Wait while a list of available updates is retrieved.
h. On the Select Service Package panel, scroll down to vMF71683 (x86) or MF71684 (ppc), click to select, click Next.
Tip: You can use your browser's find feature (Ctrl+f on the HMC) to search for the package.
i. On the Confirm Service Installation panel, click Finish.
The HMC interface retrieves the update package from the IBM Website or FTP site and begins the installation process.
Note: The file is placed temporarily in the directory /dump/efix. To monitor progress of the download portion of the update, open a restricted shell session and type the following command:
while true; do ls -l /dump/efix ; sleep 30; done (Use ctl+c to end it). This command displays file size every 30 seconds to monitor download progress. The total size is available in the readme file.
j. The HMC Install Corrective Service Progress panel indicates "Corrective Service installation was successful". Click OK.
k. Restart the HMC after the installation of the update completes. The restart ensures all changes are available immediately. To restart immediately, click Yes.
It is mandatory that you restart the HMC after each update.
Note: The HMC reboot can take several minutes longer than normal as some parts of the fix are applied during the reboot.
l. At the Hardware Management Console log-in prompt, log in using your user ID and password.
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USB
Instructions for downloading the fixes and installing them from USB media using a Linux box (7063 ppc only)
Step 1: Format the USB on the HMC. (HMC must be at V10R2M1030 which will now format EXT4, which is needed for the fixes)
(USB 8GB or larger)
Step 2: Download the Corrective Fixes (see above)
Go to Fix Central and download the fix to your PC, then Move the file to a Linux box.
(Windows does not write to EXT4 USB)
Download the Service pack-
Fix Central : 7063 or vHMC on ppc (MF71611 HMC V10 R2 M1042 Service Pack): HMC_Update_V10R2M1042_ppc.iso
Fix Central : 7063 or vHMC on ppc (MF71684 HMC V10 R2 M1042.1): MF71684_ppc.iso
Step 3: Copy the fixes to USB media.
a) Use the formatted USB and insert into your Linux box
b) Copy one or more iso files to media.
The fixes are copied to media as data.
Step 4: Install the fixes by using the following installation instructions.
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Install HMC V10 R2 M1042 Service Pack HMC_Update_V10R2M1042_ppc.iso
To install, load the media on the HMC:
- For USB flash drive, plug flash drive into USB port. Wait until you hear three beeps (or approximately one minute) for the HMC to detect the flash drive.
a. On the left panel of the GUI, select HMC Management, then select the Update HMC box on the menu bar.
b. At the Install HMC Corrective Service Wizard screen, select Next.
c. Then select Removal Media
d. Select USB Flash Memory Device
e. When the list comes up, select HMC_Update_V10R2M1042_ppc.iso then click Next.
f. On the Confirm Service Installation panel, click Finish.
The HMC interface retrieves the update package from the USB and begins the installation process.
g. The HMC Install Corrective Service Progress panel indicates "Corrective Service installation was successful". Then, click OK.
h. Restart the HMC after the installation completes. The restart ensures all changes are available immediately. To reboot immediately, select Yes.
g. The HMC Install Corrective Service Progress panel indicates "Corrective Service installation was successful". Then, click OK.
h. Restart the HMC after the installation completes. The restart ensures all changes are available immediately. To reboot immediately, select Yes.
It is mandatory that you restart the HMC after each PTF.
Note: The HMC reboot can take several minutes longer than normal as some parts of the fix are applied during the reboot.
Note: The HMC reboot can take several minutes longer than normal as some parts of the fix are applied during the reboot.
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Install iFx MF71684_ppc.iso (V10R2M1042.1)
Use the same instructions in previous USB section, only select MF71684_ppc.iso from the USB
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Verifying a Successful Update
After the HMC was restarted, do the following to verify that the HMC updated was successful:
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In the upper right of the page, click the menu Help > About HMCv10...
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| 2. | Point your mouse over the HMC Version link on the Content panel to display the Version information. You see the following: | ||
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It is recommended that you perform a backup of the HMC. Record the current HMC version and fix information in the backup description field. Instructions for the HMC backup are provided at the following link:
Backup HMC data
Backup HMC data
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