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These instructions apply to HMC 7.3.4.0 and higher. Instructions for HMC 7.3.1.0 through HMC 7.3.3.0 can be found here
Applying corrective service (fixes) to the HMC via removable media
The "HMC Install Corrective Service Wizard" is used to apply fixes, or corrective service packages, to the HMC.
You can download ISO images for HMC fixes from Fix Central, and then burn your own CDs from the ISO images as follows:
Burning CDs from HMC ISO images on Linux
You can also order physical media online from Fix Central.
Follow these steps to install a fix package.
Step 1. Install the update
To install a fix, load the CD into the DVD drive on the HMC.
Next, follow this procedure to apply the fix:
- At the HMC Navigation page, select Updates.
- At the Work page, click the Update HMC button to display the "HMC Install Corrective Service Wizard".
- At the Current HMC Driver Information panel, click Next.
- An the Select Service Repository panel, select Removable Media, and then click Next.
- At the Installation and Configuration Options panel, select either CD-ROM or DVD-RAM, and then click Next.
- At the Select Service Package panel, select media image - no description, and then click Next.
- At the Confirm Service Installation panel, click Finish.
The HMC interface retrieves the fix package from the physical media and begins the installation process. - When the HMC Install Corrective Service Progress panel indicates "Corrective Service installation was successful", click OK.
- Remove the last CD from the DVD drive.
Step 2. Reboot
Reboot the HMC after the installation of the fix package has been completed. Rebooting ensures that all changes are available immediately.
- When prompted by the HMC, "Do you want to reboot the HMC now?", click Yes.
- After the reboot, log in to the HMC.
Step 3. Verify a successful update
After the HMC is rebooted, follow these steps to verify that the corrective service update was successful:
- Select Welcome from the Navigation panel.
- Select About the Hardware Management Console.
- Point your mouse over the HMC Version link on the Content panel to display Version information. Check the fix information against the "Splash panel information" section of the Readme for the specific fix (PTF).
