Updating the HMC via Update CDs

The Install Corrective Service task and HMC Update CDs are used to update the HMC. In addition, a required maintenance package may need to be installed. Check Download tab or the Readme for the Update release that you want to install to see if there is a required maintenance package or mandatory fix for the Update.

Before you begin, download the ISO image(s) for the appropriate Update package (and any required maintenance package) from the Downloads page:

Use the following procedure to burn your own CD from the ISO image:

If you prefer, you can order the CD set online from the Downloads page.

Complete the following steps to install the update and any maintenance packages.

Step 1. Install the update

HMC update packages consist of multiple CD updates. All update CDs must be installed.

At the HMC interface, follow this procedure for each update of the update CDs:

  1. Select Licensed Internal Code Maintenance.
  2. Select HMC Code Update.
  3. Select Install Corrective Service.
  4. Select Apply Corrective Service from removable media.
  5. Insert the first update CD into the DVD drive of the HMC.
  6. Press OK to start the update.
    When the first CD completes, the HMC displays a completion message and a checkbox to Install the next corrective service when you select OK.
  7. Remove the first CD, click the Install the next corrective service when you select OK checkbox, and then click OK.
    The HMC returns to the Install Corrective Service screen.

  8. Insert the next CD, select the Apply Corrective Service from removable media radio button, and then click OK to continue the update.
  9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each remaining CD in the Update package.
    After the last CD completes, the HMC displays the following message:
    The corrective service file was successfully applied. Wait until all tasks complete and Manually reboot the HMC for the changes to take effect, or select the checkbox below.

  10. Remove the last CD, click the Automatically reboot the HMC when you select OK checkbox, and then select OK.
  11. If there is a Required Maintenance Package for this update, go to
    "Step 2. Install the required maintenance level fix".
    If there is no Required Maintenance Package for this update, go to
    "Step 4. Verify a successful update".

Step 2. Install the required maintenance level fix

Put the CD for the maintenance level fix in the CD drive and follow these steps the HMC interface to install the update from the CD:

  1. Select Licensed Internal Code Maintenance.
  2. Select HMC Code Update.
  3. Select Install Corrective Service.
  4. Select Apply corrective service from removable media.
  5. Select OK.

The HMC interface retrieves the update package from the remote CD and begins the installation process.

Step 3. Reboot

Reboot the HMC after the installation of the maintenance fix has completed. Rebooting ensures that all changes are available immediately.

Step 4. Verify a successful update

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

  1. Select Help in the top menu bar.
  2. Select About the Hardware Management Console.
  3. On the "About" splash panel, look for updated information about the update and any fix you installed.
  4. Open the Readme for the Update you installed.
  5. Compare the "Splash panel information" listed in the Readme to the information displayed on the HMC for the Update (and any required fix).

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