These instructions apply to HMC 7.3.1.0 through HMC 7.3.3.0. Instructions for HMC 7.3.4.0 can be found here

Installing specific fixes directly from the Internet

Use the Install Corrective Service task to apply individual corrective service (specific fixes) to the HMC directly from the Internet.

The HMC Version 7 Cumulative PTF History and Readme lists information you need for verifying the successful download and installation of a corrective service package (PTF). There is a section for each PTF in the Readme, with the latest package listed first. This information is also available in the description file for the fix in Fix Central.

Step 1. Install the corrective service

As a safety precaution, IBM recommends that you back up critical console data. See your operations guide for more information on backing up the HMC.

Follow these steps to install a fix on the HMC.

  1. In the Navigation pane, select Updates
  2. In the Work pane, click the Update HMC button.
  3. Select Download corrective service from remote system
  4. Enter the specified information in the following fields:
    Remote Site
    Enter the following name of the Internet host where the ZIP files are stored.

    ftp.software.ibm.com

    Patch File
    Enter the following FTP directory and ZIP file name for ZIP file

    /software/server/hmc/fixes/<filename.zip>

    where <filename.zip> is the file name of the fix you want to install.

    User ID
    Enter anonymous

    Password
    ftp

The HMC interface retrieves the corrective package from the remote FTP server and begins the installation process.

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Step 2. Reboot

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

Always follow any additional instructions pertaining to each corrective service you install, as additional steps may be required. See the Readme information for the specific corrective service (PTF) to find any additional steps.

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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 fix you installed.
  4. Open the HMC Version 7 Readme and compare the "Splash panel" information for the PTF you installed.

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