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For HMC-managed systems with POWER5 processors, find downloads for HMC recovery media and corrective service packages. You can also order packages online.

Note: The HMC Save Upgrade Data task is a prerequisite for an HMC upgrade. The task is required to preserve the existing HMC configuration.

HMC V7 updates and fixes

HMC version 7 is now available through the Fix Central website.

HMC V6 updates and fixes

System and HMC upgrade requirements for HMC 6.x
Type of requirement Minimum level/task Additional information
 System Firmware SF240 Recommended level for POWER5 systems managed by HMCs at V6.
SF225 Minimum level required for POWER5 systems managed by HMCs at V6.
 HMC upgrade
 method		 Recovery MediaRequired for upgrade from HMC V5

HMC V5 updates and fixes

System and HMC upgrade requirements for HMC V5.x
Type of requirement Minimum level/task Additional information
 System Firmware SF235 Maximum level allowed for POWER5 systems managed by HMCs at V5.x.
SF225 Minimum level required for POWER5 systems managed by HMCs at V5.x.
 HMC upgrade
 method		 Recovery Media Required for upgrade from HMC V4

HMC V4 updates and fixes

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System and HMC upgrade requirements for HMC V4.x
Type of requirement Minimum level/task Additional information
 System Firmware SF230 Maximum level allowed for POWER5 systems managed by HMCs at V4.x.
SF225 Minimum level required for POWER5 systems managed by HMCs at V4.x.
 HMC upgrade
 method		 Recovery MediaRequired for upgrade from HMC V3 R3.7

HMC documentation

Documentation, installation guides, cumulative PTF history, best practices, and related support information:

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