Hardware Management Console

Required updates for Federation Service Pack 22 on HMC.

Description

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 3.3.7. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 3 Release 3.7 install this update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than Version 3.3.7. SNM Service Pack 22 is a fix package for Switch Network Management that updates the SNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console. This package can be referenced by APAR IZ08791..

Defects fixed

This release of the High Performance Switch Network Manager addresses the following issues:

Strange characters in bpa_logger log.

BPA_LOGGER REPORTS WRONG CAGE INFORMATION TO ELA.

Known issues and workarounds

Before applying this service package, make sure that SNM Software is disabled. This task can be performed from the Switch Network Management Overview panel on the HMC interface. This action ensures that the correct tasks are enabled on the SNM Overview panel after the Service Pack is applied and the HMC is rebooted. You will then be able to use the Select Logical Topology task before enabling SNM Software.

Please refer to the README/FLASH for HPSNM Customers

Verification information

Required updates for Federation Service Pack 21 on HMC.

Description

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 3.3.7. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 3 Release 3.7 install this update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than Version 3.3.7. SNM Service Pack 21 is a fix package for Switch Network Management that updates the SNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console. This package can be referenced by APAR IZ00052.

Defects fixed

This release of the High Performance Switch Network Manager addresses the following issues:

Some error messages incorrectly reported to SFP

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the README/FLASH for HPSNM Customers

Verification information

Required updates for Federation Service Pack 20 on HMC

Description

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 3.3.7. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 3 Release 3.7 install this update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than Version 3.3.7.

SNM Service Pack 20 is a fix package for Switch Network Management that updates the SNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR IY89556.

Defects fixed

This release of the High Performance Switch Network Manager addresses the following issues:

FNM core in GETCECLOCATIONCODE

Known issues and workarounds

Before applying this service package, make sure that SNM Software is disabled. This task can be performed from the Switch Network Management Overview panel on the HMC interface. This action ensures that the correct tasks are enabled on the SNM Overview panel after the Service Pack is applied and the HMC is rebooted. You will then be able to use the Select Logical Topology task before enabling SNM Software.

Please refer to the README/FLASH for HPSNM Customers

Verification information

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 6 Release 1.2. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC 6.1.2 install this HPSNM update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC 6.1.2.

Description

HPSNM Service Pack 10 is a fix package for High Performance Switch Network Management that updates the HPSNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB02132.

Defects fixed

This release of the High Performance Switch Network Manager addresses the following issues:

PA Framework hangs waiting for lsrsrc command to complete.

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the README/FLASH for HPSNM Customers

Verification information

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 6 Release 1.2. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC 6.1.2 install this HPSNM update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC 6.1.2.

HPSNM Service Pack 9 is a fix package for High Performance Switch Network Management that updates the HPSNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB02087.

Defects fixed

This release of the High Performance Switch Network Manager addresses the following issues:

• Error return from SWJTAGWRITE() stops that switches init flow
• SFP Primary Analyzing Console System field is not set properly
• FNM manual snap fails when ELA snaps exceed 30% default of /var

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the README/FLASH for HPSNM Customers

Verification information

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 6 Release 1. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC 6.1 install this HPSNM update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC 6.1.

HPSNM Service Pack 8 is a fix package for High Performance Switch Network Management that updates the HPSNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB01648.

Defects fixed

There have been no customer-reported defects in this release of the High Performance Switch Network Manager.

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the README/FLASH for HPSNM Customers

Verification information

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 6 Release 1. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC 6.1 install this HPSNM update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC 6.1.

HPSNM Service Pack 7 is a fix package for High Performance Switch Network Management that updates the HPSNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB01648.

Defects fixed

There have been no customer-reported defects in this release of the High Performance Switch Network Manager.

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the README/FLASH for HPSNM Customers

Verification information

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 5 Release 2.1. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC 5.2.1 install this HPSNM update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC 5.2.1.

HPSNM Service Pack 6 is a fix package for High Performance Switch Network Management that updates the HPSNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB01376.

Defects fixed

This service pack addresses the following issues:

SNI LOCATION CODE IS REGATTA FORMAT

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the "README/FLASH for HPSNM Customers"

Verification information

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 5 Release 2. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 5 Release 2 install this HPSNM update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC 5.2

HPSNM Service Pack 5 is a fix package for High Performance Switch Network Management that updates the HPSNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB00008.

Defects fixed

This service pack addresses the following issues:

• NEW ADAPTER EVENT NOT BEING FORMED BY ELA
• SNM GUI fails to show power off for switch in plane 0
• FNM NEEDS TO VALIDATE LINK CREDIT COUNT
• Core dump on injecting error in a 1-NSB cluster
• Additional Credit count fix on LinkUp.

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the "README/FLASH for HPSNM Customers"

Verification information

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 5 Release 1. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 5 Release 1 install this HPSNM update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC 5.1

HPSNM Service Pack 4 is a fix package for High Performance Switch Network Management that updates the HPSNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB01237.

Prerequisite actions

Before installing HPSNM_Serv_Packx.zip on any pSeries HMC, you must first install CertificatesUpdate.zip. This package updates the HPSNM HMC certificate information and resolves issues caused by expired certificates.

Please note that your POWER5 server should already have this update, but if you experience an error while installing the HPSNM Service Pack, apply this certificates fix.

Failure to install this fix will result in a failed Service Pack installation, and your system will not be updated.

Download the file here:  CertificatesUpdate.zip

The size of the file is 2825 bytes. The output of the sum command is 54185   3   CertificatesUpdate.zip

Defects fixed

• NO ERROR REPORTED TO SFP WHEN ELA BACKUP IS SET
• SNI location code is Regatta format
• ASCI: Too many network id cause routing core dump
• Fed Switch port location code is not correct
• HPSGA5ST: SNI CONFIG FAILED during Cold Boot on BFS

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the "IBM HPS POWER5 FLASH/Readme - Service Pack 4"

Verification information

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 4 Release 5, including the required MH00324 eFix for HMC 4.5. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 4 Release 5 install this HPSNM update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC 4.5 with the required MH00324 eFix.

HPSNM Service Pack 3 is a fix package for High Performance Switch Network Management that updates the HPSNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB01181.

Prerequisite actions

Before installing HPSNM_Serv_Packx.zip on any pSeries HMC, you must first install CertificatesUpdate.zip. This package updates the HPSNM HMC certificate information and resolves issues caused by expired certificates.

Please note that your POWER5 server should already have this update, but if you experience an error while installing the HPSNM Service Pack, apply this certificates fix.

Failure to install this fix will result in a failed Service Pack installation, and your system will not be updated.

Download the file here:  CertificatesUpdate.zip

The size of the file is 2825 bytes. The output of the sum command is 54185   3   CertificatesUpdate.zip

Defects fixed

• SysEvent log entries slow down Warm boot
• Detect garbage packet from DCA
• Location version didn't set for sendEnable packet
• FNM warmstart performance enhancements
• Avoid log VPD trace to tracelogd
• Avoid core dump when devDB has invalid loc code
• FNM Dropping LINKUP events
• Performance changes to SEND_FILE code path

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the "IBM HPS POWER5 FLASH/Readme - Service Pack 3"

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 4 Release 5, including the required MH00324 eFix for HMC 4.5. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 4 Release 5 install this HPSNM update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC 4.5 with the required MH00324 eFix.

HPSNM Service Pack 2 is a fix package for High Performance Switch Network Management that updates the HPSNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB01181.

Prerequisite actions

Before installing HPSNM_Serv_Packx.zip on any pSeries HMC, you must first install CertificatesUpdate.zip. This package updates the HPSNM HMC certificate information and resolves issues caused by expired certificates.

Please note that your POWER5 server should already have this update, but if you experience an error while installing the HPSNM Service Pack, apply this certificates fix.

Failure to install this fix will result in a failed Service Pack installation, and your system will not be updated.

Download the file here:  CertificatesUpdate.zip

The size of the file is 2825 bytes. The output of the sum command is 54185   3   CertificatesUpdate.zip

Defects fixed

• switch power off/on can lead to bad MLT routewords
• VPD database problem on the HMC
• HPSNM_EVTSUM.log needs to be captured in fnm.snap
• Switch MLTs not set properly during cold boot
• PROVIDE NEW MESSAGE TEXT TO SFP THAT IDENTIFIES WHEN MAINTENANCE
• "chswelamast -q" command not being able to see the hmc ip add
• LSSWTOPOL SHOWS SVC REQ, BUT LINKS ARE PINGABLE AND OPERATIONA
• SMA not recognized on cold boot
• Integrate Slow Pool changes required for release 4.
• Provide support to refresh path tables & switch MLT values

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the "IBM HPS POWER5 FLASH/Readme - Service Pack 2"

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 4 Release 5. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 4 Release 5 install this update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC Version 4 Release 5.

HPSNM Service Pack 1 is a fix package for High Performance Switch Network Management that updates the HPSNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB01081.

Prerequisite actions

Before installing HPSNM_Serv_Packx.zip on any pSeries HMC, you must first install CertificatesUpdate.zip. This package updates the HPSNM HMC certificate information and resolves issues caused by expired certificates.

Please note that your POWER5 server should already have this update, but if you experience an error while installing the HPSNM Service Pack, apply this certificates fix.

Failure to install this fix will result in a failed Service Pack installation, and your system will not be updated.

Download the file here:  CertificatesUpdate.zip

The size of the file is 2825 bytes. The output of the sum command is 54185   3   CertificatesUpdate.zip

New features

This package is the first interation of HPSNM on POWER5 servers.

This IBMNM update is valid only for HMC Version 6 Release 1. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 6 Release 1 install this IBMNM update. Do not apply this update to any version of HMC lower than HMC 6.1

IBMNM (IBM Network Manager) Release 2 Service Pack 2 is an update to the Switch Network Management software that runs on the Hardware Management Console (Version 6.1).

This package can be referenced by APAR MB01953.

Defects fixed

There have been no customer-reported defects in this release of the IBM Network Manager.

Known issues and workarounds

Before applying this service package, make sure that the IBM NM Software is disabled. This task can be performed from the Switch Management IBM Network Manager panel on the HMC interface. This action ensures that the correct tasks are enabled after the update is applied and the HMC is rebooted. You will then be able to use the Select Logical Topology task after enabling IBMNM Software.

For additional information, please refer to the README/FLASH for IBM Clusters with the InfiniBand Switch.

Verification information

*From the output of the sum command.

Network Manager - Management Properties panel RPM information

After the HMC is rebooted, follow these steps to verify that the update was successful:

For pSeries servers with High Performance Switch

1. Select IBM Network Manager from the Switch Management folder in the Navigation area.
2. After selecting the Enable IBM NM Software task, select the View Management Properties task.
3. The leftmost column on the IBM NM tab, labeled "NM Version", should read "1.1.0.2-7".

For other pSeries servers

Enter the following command on the command line:

rpm -qa | grep IBMNM

One of the lines returned from executing this command should read:
IBMhsc.IBMNM-1.1.0.2-7

You can install this service pack from a remote system or directly from the internet (if your HMC has an internet connection). To install the service pack, click the Installation instructions tab, and then choose the desired procedure from the displayed page.

This IBMNM update is valid only for HMC Version 6 Release 1. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 6 Release 1 install this IBMNM update. Do not apply this update to any version of HMC lower than HMC 6.1

IBMNM (IBM Network Manager) Release 2 Service Pack 1 is an update to the Switch Network Management software that runs on the Hardware Management Console (Version 6.1).

This package can be referenced by APAR MB01625.

Defects fixed

There have been no customer-reported defects in this release of the IBM Network Manager.

Known issues and workarounds

Before applying this service package, make sure that the IBM NM Software is disabled. This task can be performed from the Switch Management IBM Network Manager panel on the HMC interface. This action ensures that the correct tasks are enabled after the update is applied and the HMC is rebooted. You will then be able to use the Select Logical Topology task after enabling IBMNM Software.

For additional information, please refer to the README/FLASH for IBM Clusters with the InfiniBand Switch.

Verification information

*From the output of the sum command.

Network Manager - Management Properties panel RPM information

After the HMC is rebooted, follow these steps to verify that the update was successful:

For pSeries servers with High Performance Switch

1. Select IBM Network Manager from the Switch Management folder in the Navigation area.
2. After selecting the Enable IBM NM Software task, select the View Management Properties task.
3. The leftmost column on the IBM NM tab, labeled "NM Version", should read "1.1.0.1-2".

For other pSeries servers

Enter the following command on the command line:

rpm -qa | grep IBMNM

One of the lines returned from executing this command should read:
IBMhsc.IBMNM-1.1.0.1-2

You can install this service pack from a remote system or directly from the internet (if your HMC has an internet connection). To install the service pack, click the Installation instructions tab, and then choose the desired procedure from the displayed page.

This IBMNM update is valid only for HMC Version 5 Release 2.1. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 5 Release 2.1 install this IBMNM update. Do not apply this update to any version of HMC lower than HMC 5.2.1

IBMNM Release 2 is a new release of the Switch Network Management software that runs on the Hardware Management Console v 5.2.1

This package can be referenced by APAR MB01385.

Defects fixed

IBMNM Release 2 is a new release.

Known issues and workarounds

Before applying this service package, make sure that the IBM NM Software is disabled. This task can be performed from the Switch Management IBM Network Manager panel on the HMC interface. This action ensures that the correct tasks are enabled after the update is applied and the HMC is rebooted. You will then be able to use the Select Logical Topology task after enabling IBMNM Software.

For additional information, please refer to the "README/FLASH for IB Customers"

Verification information

*From the output of the sum command.

Network Manager - Management Properties panel RPM information

After the HMC is rebooted, follow these steps to verify that the update was successful:

For pSeries servers with High Performance Switch

1. Select IBM Network Manager from the Switch Management folder in the Navigation area.
2. After selecting the Enable IBM NM Software task, select the View Management Properties task.
3. The leftmost column on the IBM NM tab, labeled "NM Version", should read "1.1.0.0-27".

For other pSeries servers

Enter the following command on the command line:

rpm -qa | grep IBMNM

One of the lines returned from executing this command should read:
IBMhsc.IBMNM-1.1.0.0-27

You can install this service pack from a remote system or directly from the internet (if your HMC has an internet connection). To install the service pack, click the Installation instructions tab, and then choose the desired procedure from the displayed page.

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 5 Release 1. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 5 Release 1 install this HPSNM update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC 5.1

HPSNM Service Pack 4 is a fix package for High Performance Switch Network Management that updates the HPSNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB01237.

Prerequisite actions

Before installing HPSNM_Serv_Packx.zip on any pSeries HMC, you must first install CertificatesUpdate.zip. This package updates the HPSNM HMC certificate information and resolves issues caused by expired certificates.

Please note that your POWER5 server should already have this update, but if you experience an error while installing the HPSNM Service Pack, apply this certificates fix.

Failure to install this fix will result in a failed Service Pack installation, and your system will not be updated.

Download the file here:  CertificatesUpdate.zip

The size of the file is 2825 bytes. The output of the sum command is 54185   3   CertificatesUpdate.zip

Defects fixed

• NO ERROR REPORTED TO SFP WHEN ELA BACKUP IS SET
• SNI location code is Regatta format
• ASCI: Too many network id cause routing core dump
• Fed Switch port location code is not correct
• HPSGA5ST: SNI CONFIG FAILED during Cold Boot on BFS

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the "IBM HPS POWER5 FLASH/Readme - Service Pack 4"

Verification information

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 5 Release 2. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 5 Release 2 install this IBMNM update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC 5.2.

IBMNM Service Pack 3 is a corrective service release for IBM Network Manager. A service pack updates the IBMNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB00009.

Defects fixed

There have been no customer-reported defects in this release of IBM Network Manager.

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the "README/FLASH for IB Customers"

Verification information

You can install this service pack from a remote system or directly from the internet (if your HMC has an internet connection). To install the service pack, click the Installation instructions tab, and then choose the desired procedure from the displayed page.

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 5 Release 1. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 5 Release 1 install this IBMNM update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC 5.1.

IBMNM Service Pack 2 is a corrective service release for IBM Network Manager. A service pack updates the IBMNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB01309.

Defects fixed

There are no customer-reported defects in this release of IBM Network Manager.

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the "README/FLASH for IB Customers"

Verification information

You can install this service pack from a remote system or directly from the internet (if your HMC has an internet connection). To install the service pack, click the Installation instructions tab, and then choose the desired procedure from the displayed page.

This fix is valid only for HMC Version 5 Release 1. IBM recommends that all customers running HMC Version 5 Release 1 install this IBMNM update. Do not apply this fix to any version of HMC lower than HMC 5.1.

IBMNM Service Pack 1 is the first corrective service release for IBM Network Manager. A service pack updates the IBMNM RPMs on a Hardware Management Console.

This package can be referenced by APAR MB01265.

Defects fixed

IBMNM Service Pack 1 is the first release of this product.

Known issues and workarounds

Please refer to the "README/FLASH for IB Customers"

Verification information

You can install this service pack from a remote system or directly from the internet (if your HMC has an internet connection). To install the service pack, click the Installation instructions tab, and then choose the desired procedure from the displayed page.

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