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Server Firmware and HMC Code Wizard for POWER5 Systems

Troubleshooting


Problem

This document provides instructions for getting to suggested server firmware levels and HMC levels (on applicable systems) taking into consideration the existing levels on POWER5 systems.

Resolving The Problem

IBM Server Firmware and HMC Code Wizard

Select your system to start the Server Firmware and HMC Code Wizard for your IBM POWER5 system:

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Model?


Which model system do you have?

To determine the model of your systems, on the operating system command line type the following:

DSPSYSVAL QMODEL

Press the Enter key.

9406-595


Model 595:

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HMC code level?

What is the current version and release level of the HMC?

To determine the current HMC version, it depends upon which version is currently loaded on the HMC. At Version 7, from the HMC, open HMC management, and hover over the HMC version to display the version and release.

For all other versions, from the HMC or a WebSM session, use the following steps to determine the release of HMC code:

1. Open Licensed Internal Code Maintenance.

2. Open HMC Code Updates.

3. Scroll down to the bottom where it shows the version and release level.

Version 8 and later

Model 595 > HMC > Version 8 and later:

HMC Version 8 and later is not supported on POWER5 systems.

For HMC and firmware information, refer to the Fix Level Recommendation Tool or Fix Central.

Version 7 and earlier

Model 595 > HMC > Version 7 and earlier

For HMC and firmware information, refer to the Fix Level Recommendation Tool or Fix Central.

9406-570, 9406-550, 9406-520, or 9405-520


Model 570, 550, or 520:

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HMC?

Does the server currently have a Hardware Management Console attached?

Yes

Model 570, 550, or 520 > HMC:

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HMC code level?

What is the current version and release level of the HMC?

Determining the HMC version depends upon which version is currently loaded on the HMC.

At version 7, from the HMC, open HMC management, hover over the HMC version to display the version and release.

For all other versions, from the HMC or a WebSM session, use the following steps to determine the release of HMC code:

1 Open Licensed Internal Code Maintenance.

2 Open HMC Code Updates.

3 Scroll down to the bottom where it shows the version and release level.

Version 8 and later

Model 570, 550, or 520 > HMC > Version 8 and later:

HMC Version 8 and later is not supported on POWER5 systems.

For HMC and firmware information, refer to the Fix Level Recommendation Tool or Fix Central.

Version 7 and earlier

Model 570, 550, or 520 -> HMC -> Version 7 and earlier

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Update policy?

Is the server firmware update policy set to HMC- or Operating System-managed?

Use flashlevels from the Service Partition or the following steps from the HMC to determine the update policy:

1 Open Systems Management, Open Servers.

2 Select the desired server in the check box.

3 Select the Tasks drop-down box, Expand Operations, Select Advanced System Management (ASM).

4 Click OK in the pop-up to launch the Advanced System Manager browser. Click Accept on the certificate prompt within 10 seconds.

5 Sign on ASM using the admin profile.

6 Expand System Configuration.

7 Select Firmware Update Policy.

HMC-Managed

Model 570, 550, or 520 -> HMC -> Version 7 and earlier -> HMC-Managed:

For HMC and firmware information, refer to the Fix Level Recommendation Tool or Fix Central.

Operating System-Managed

Model 570, 550, or 520 -> HMC -> Version 7 and earlier -> Operating System-Managed:

Refer to the most current levels: Server Firmware: Operating System Managed. N1021601:

No

Model 570, 550, or 520 > No HMC:

Refer to the most current levels: Server Firmware: Operating System Managed. N1021601:

9406-525 or 9407-515


Model 525 or 515:

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HMC?

Does the server currently have a Hardware Management Console attached?

Yes

Model 525 or 515 > HMC:

Tab navigation

HMC code level?

What is the current version and release level of the HMC?

To determine the current HMC version, it depends upon which version is currently loaded on the HMC. At version 7, from the HMC, open HMC management, and hover over the HMC version to display the version and release.

For all other versions, from the HMC or a WebSM session, use the following steps to determine the release of HMC code:

1 Open Licensed Internal Code Maintenance.

2 Open HMC Code Updates.

3 Scroll down to the bottom where it shows the version and release level.

Version 8 and later

Model 525 or 515 > HMC > Version 8 and later:

HMC Version 8 and later is not supported on POWER5 systems.

For information on HMC code refer to Fix Central or the HMC information section below.

Version 7 and earlier

Model 525 or 515 > HMC > Version 7 and earlier:

Tab navigation

Update policy?

Is the server firmware update policy set to HMC-managed or Operating System-managed?

Use flashlevels from the Service Partition or the following steps from the HMC to determine the update policy:

1 Open Systems Management, and open Servers.

2 Select the desired server in the check box.

3 Select the Tasks drop-down box, expand Operations, and select Advanced System Management (ASM).

4 Click OK in the pop-up to launch the Advanced System Manager browser. Click Accept on the certificate prompt within 10 seconds.

5 Sign on ASM using the admin profile.

6 Expand System Configuration.

7 Select Firmware Update Policy.

HMC-Managed

Model 525 or 515 > HMC > Version 7 and earlier > HMC-Managed:

For HMC and firmware information, refer to the Fix Level Recommendation Tool or Fix Central.

Operating System-Managed

Model 525 or 515 > HMC > Version 7 and earlier > Operating System-Managed:

Refer to the most current levels: Server Firmware: Operating System Managed. N1021601:

No

Model 525 or 515 -> Operating System-Managed

Refer to the most current level in Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 731940505, Server Firmware: Operating System Managed. To link to document N1021194 immediately, click here .


HMC information:



HMC 8.8.1

    HMC 8.8.1 is not supported on POWER5 systems.

    HMC 7.7.9

      HMC 7.7.9
      For HMCs at 7.7.9 the following document provides a list of suggested updates. To apply the update(s) on the HMC, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 703105966, Update(s) for HMC 7.7.9. To link to document N1021587 immediately, click here .

      For HMCs at 7.7.6 upgrading to 7.7.9
      To upgrade the HMC to 7.7.9, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 703169924, Upgrading the HMC from Version 7.7.6 or Later to Version 7.7.9. To link to document N1021594 immediately, click here ,


      HMC 7.7.8

        HMC 7.7.8
        For HMCs at 7.7.8 the following document provides a list of suggested updates. To apply the update(s) on the HMC, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 690069604, Update(s) for HMC 7.7.8, To link to document N1021586 immediately, click here ,

        For HMCs at 7.3.x or 7.7.x upgrading to 7.7.8
        To upgrade the HMC to 7.8.0, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 690048653, Upgrading the HMC from Version 7.3.x or Version 7.7.x to Version 7.7.8. To link to document N1021593 immediately, click here .


        HMC 7.7.7

          HMC 7.7.7
          For HMCs at 7.7.7 the following document provides a list of suggested updates. To apply the update(s) on the HMC, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 661704005, Update(s) for HMC 7.7.7, To link to document 661704005 immediately, click here ,

          For HMCs at 7.3.x or 7.7.x upgrading to 7.7.7
          To upgrade the HMC to 7.7.7, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 661742145, Upgrading the HMC from Version 7.3.x or Version 7.7.x to Version 7.7.7. To link to document 661742145 immediately, click here .

          For HMCs at 6.1.3 and Earlier upgrading to 7.7.7
          To upgrade the HMC to 7.7.7, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 661702731, Upgrading the HMC from Version 6.1.3 and Earlier to Version 7.7.7. To link to document 661702731 immediately, click here .


          HMC 7.7.6

            HMC 7.7.6
            For HMCs at 7.7.6 the following document provides a list of suggested updates. To apply the update(s) on the HMC, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 648421988, Update(s) for HMC 7.7.6, To link to document 648421988 immediately, click here ,

            For HMCs at 7.3.x or 7.7.x upgrading to 7.7.6
            To upgrade the HMC to 7.7.6, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 648398459, Upgrading the HMC from Version 7.3.x or Version 7.7.x to Version 7.7.6. To link to document 648398459 immediately, click here .

            For HMCs at 6.1.3 and Earlier upgrading to 7.7.6
            To upgrade the HMC to 7.7.6, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 648544656, Upgrading the HMC from Version 6.1.3 and Earlier to Version 7.7.6. To link to document 648544656 immediately, click here .


            HMC 7.7.5

              HMC 7.7.5
              For HMCs at 7.7.5 the following document provides a list of suggested updates. To apply the update(s) on the HMC, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 635223186, Update(s) for HMC 7.7.5, To link to document 635223186 immediately, click here ,

              For HMCs at 7.3.x or 7.7.x upgrading to 7.7.5
              To upgrade the HMC to 7.7.5, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 635220142, Upgrading the HMC from Version 7.3.x or Version 7.7.x to Version 7.7.5, To link to document 635220142 immediately, click here .

              For HMCs at 6.1.3 and Earlier upgrading to 7.7.5
              To upgrade the HMC to 7.7.5, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 635267826, Upgrading the HMC from Version 6.1.3 and Earlier to Version 7.7.5. To link to document 635267826 immediately, click here .


              HMC 7.7.4

                HMC 7.7.4
                For HMCs at 7.7.4
                For HMCs already at 7.7.4, the following document provides a list of suggested updates. To apply the update(s) on the HMC, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 613761707, Update(s) for HMC 7.7.4, To link to document 613761707 immediately, click here .

                For HMCs at 7.3.x or 7.7.x upgrading to 7.7.4
                To upgrade the HMC to 7.7.4, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 613630098, Upgrading the HMC from Version 7.3.x or Version 7.7.x to Version 7.7.4. To link to document 613630098 immediately, click here .

                For HMCs at 6.1.3 and Earlier upgrading to 7.7.4
                To upgrade the HMC to 7.7.4, refer to Rochester Support Center knowledgebase document 613764828, Upgrading the HMC from Version 6.1.3 and Earlier to Version 7.7.4. To link to document 613764828 immediately, click here .




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                Important Information: This Server Firmware and HMC Code Wizard provides suggested server firmware and HMC (when applicable) levels for POWER5 Systems. The latest levels might not immediately be shown at this page when they become available; however, the most current levels are available at the Recommended Fixes site.

                Minimum firmware levels supported by IBM i release:
                i5/OS / IBM i ReleaseMinimum required POWER5 firmware level
                V5R3M0No minimum POWER5 firmware level
                V5R3M5No minimum POWER5 firmware level
                V5R4M0SF235_160 or later required
                V5R4M5SF235_160 or later required
                V6R1M0SF240_332 or later required
                V6R1M1 LICSF240_332 or later required
                V7R1M0 SF240_332 or later required
                V7R2M0Not supported

                If your server firmware or HMC was shipped at more current levels than listed, they should remain at those levels. In addition, the minimum required code levels can be verified at the IBM Prerequisite Tool Web site.

                Contact your service provider for assistance or with any questions.

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                Historical Number

                564189433

                Document Information

                Modified date:
                22 September 2021

                UID

                nas8N1021578

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