For HMC-managed systems with POWER5 processors, find System firmware requirements and HMC upgrade methods that should be used for HMC Version 6.1.x.


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


System and HMC upgrade requirements for HMC 6.1.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