Hardware Management Console

HMC V7.3.5.0 is supported on IBM Power Systems with POWER6 or POWER5 processors.

[ Last updated: October 26, 2010 ]

The information in this Readme contains fix list and other package information about the Hardware Management Console.

• Special upgrade notes for HMC V7 R3.5.0
• PTF-specific information
• MH01238 HMC V7 R3.5.0 Service Pack 3
• MH01229 corrective service updates for HMC V7 R3.5.0 SP2
• MH01227 corrective service updates for HMC V7 R3.5.0 SP1
• MH01225 corrective service updates for HMC V7 R3.5.0 SP2
• MH01221 HMC V7 R3.5.0 Service Pack 2
• MH01217 Fix for HMC V7 R3.5.0
• MH01212 HMC V7 R3.5.0 Service Pack 1
• MH01207 corrective service updates for HMC V7 R3.5.0 and V7R3.4.0
• MH01204 corrective service updates for HMC V7 R3.5.0
• MH01197 corrective service updates for HMC V7 R3.5.0
• MH01195 required efix for HMC V7 R3.5.0 (SP0)
• HMC V7 R3.5.0 update package (corrective service)
• HMC V7 R3.5.0 upgrade (recovery media)
  • Enhancements and changes in HMC V7 R3.5.0
  • Security fixes in HMC V7 R3.5.0
  • Known issues in HMC V7 R3.5.0
  • Web browser requirements
  • Installation
• National Language Support
• Education information

Upgrade from HMC 6.1.2 to HMC 7.3.5.0

A fix has been released (PTF MH01127, APAR MB02828) for HMC 6.1.3 that enables you to upgrade directly from HMC 6.1.3 to HMC 7.3.5.0.

Follow these basic steps

1. If your HMC is at Release 6.1.2, first update the HMC from 6.1.2 to 6.1.3 by means of the HMC 6.1.3 Update package (PTF MH01012).
2. Apply the following fixes before applying the fix that enables the upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0: MH01082, MH01110, and MH01128
3. Next, apply PTF MH01127 to HMC 6.1.3 to enable the ability to upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0
4. Finally, upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0 by means of the HMC V7R350 Recovery media.

Upgrade from HMC 7.3.1.0 to HMC 7.3.5.0

A fix has been released (PTF MH01135, APAR MB02661) for HMC 7.3.1.0 that enables you to upgrade directly from HMC 7.3.1.0 to HMC 7.3.5.0.

Follow these basic steps

1. Apply PTF MH01135 to HMC 7.3.1.0 to enable the ability to upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0
2. Upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0 by means of the HMC V7R350 Recovery media.

Upgrade from HMC 7.3.2.0 to HMC 7.3.5.0

Upgrade from HMC 7.3.3.0 to HMC 7.3.5.0

Follow these basic steps

• Upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0 by means of the HMC V7R350 Recovery media.
  OR
  
• Upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0 by means of the HMC V7R350 Update package.

This section lists the PTFs released for HMC Version 7.3.5.0. The information for each PTF includes sections for enhancements and fixes, known issues (if applicable), and package information. The Package information section provides information to use during the download, installation and verification procedures for HMC packages.

HMC V7R3.5.0 Service Pack 3

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0 3. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03471.

Before you can install PTF MH01238, you must first install one of the following.

• MH01194 the HMC V7R3.5.0 Recovery image with or without Service Packs
• MH01185 the HMC V7R3.5.0 Update image with or without Service Packs

This service pack includes the following enhancements and fixes:

General

• Improved performance for re-establishing RMC connection between LPAR mobility operation.
• Fixed a rare timing problem where the system states were not accurately updated after an HMC reboot, and could show "No Connection" with an ipaddress instead of Server Name under Systems Management.
• Accurately parse the persistent NTP version values for the HMC console.
• Fixed a problem where LPAR migrations could cause malformed LPAR credentials.
• Fixed a problem where an empty DNS server list would cause exceptions when obtaining new credentials.
• Fixed a problem where the mkhmcusr command was not accepting resources.
• Fixed a problem with the remote_webui_access setting of the chhmcusr command that resulted in error HSCL350B "The user does not have the appropriate authority."
• LPAR-based credentials for Performance Management and Software Service Information reporting by the HMC are stored out on the LPARs and keyed to the MTMS of the CEC on which the LPAR resides. If the LPAR is subsequently migrated to a new CEC (new MTMS), then the key info is incorrect and invalidates the stored credentials This fix detects the condition and new LPAR credentials are obtained with the new MTMS of the CEC to which the LPAR was migrated.
• Removed unused code in the path of fetching new credentials for the HMC or its managed systems that caused an uncaught exception if the HMC's DNS server list was empty.
• Removed the iqyybkup.log collection from call home data to prevent an issue where virtual retain files could potentially fill up the / root filesystem.
• Fixed an issue with the HMC transmission of hardware inventory: The inventory is sent successfully but the ESA web site does not update the "CEC (Hwr)" record. Instead a new record is created for a "partition" of 0.
• Added a pop-up warning that there are partitions running when a CEC power-off is attempted.
• Added support for LDAP users in nested realms.
• Fixed a problem where clicking on the link of a reference code for a POWER 5 server may return message ACT04292 "There is no additional descriptive text available."
• Fixed a problem where an HMC ldap defined user fails to login when using Kerberos authentication.

Repair and Verify fixes for 570, 575 and 595 servers

• Fixed a problem to prevent the error message "specified resource was unable to be located" when the Voltage Regulator Module replacement launches.
• Fixed a problem where only one type of I/O drawer is listed in the drop-down menu of the Add FRU panel for Power 595 CEC frames.
• Fixed a problem that caused the AMD and several other power FRUs to take the non-concurrent path during a repair on a Power 595.
• Included new procedures for the System Backplane exchange on a Power 595 to prevent damage to the PU Books during the unplug or plug process.
• Fixed java errors that caused the AutoBusy window to hang during the PCI card exchange on a Power 570.
• Fixed a problem on System p5 595 where exchange FRU on secondary FSP fails with HSCL0278.

Installation instructions for HMC V7 R.3.5.0 updates and fixes can be found here:

Update corrective services instructions for HMC Version 7

Recovery media upgrade and installation instructions for HMC V7 R.3.5.0 can be found here:

Recovery media upgrade and installation

Notes:

1. To burn the ISO image to media, you must use DVD-R media
2. The HMC Install Corrective Service task has been modified to allow corrective service installation by using the .iso packaging of the corrective service files that you can download from IBM. There is no requirement to burn CD-R or DVD-R media to use these files to install the corrective service.
   • To install the updates over the network, select the .iso file in the Select Service Package panel of the Install Corrective Service utility.
   • To use USB flash media to install updates, copy the .iso file to the flash media, and then select the file when prompted.
3. The updhmc command line command has also been modified to use the .iso file for installing corrective service updates. To use the command, follow the syntax in this example:
   updhmc -t s -h <myservername> -f </home/updates/corrrective_service.iso> -u <HMC_username> -i

In all cases, the HMC application extracts the files needed to install the corrective service.

Fix for HMC V7R3.5.0 Service Pack 2

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0 2. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03326.

Before you can install PTF MH01229, you must first install MH01225 (Fix for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0 Service Pack 2).

This includes fixes for the following issues:

• A problem where the VPN service connection stopped working after MH01221 (HMC V7 R3.5.0 SP2) was applied
• An issue with the pedbh data collection utility

Notes:

1. The HMC Install Corrective Service task has been modified to allow corrective service installation by using the .iso packaging of the corrective service files that you can download from IBM. There is no requirement to burn CD-R or DVD-r media in order to use these files to install the corrective service.
   • To install the updates over the network, select the .iso file in the Select Service Package panel of the Install Corrective Service utility.
   • To use USB flash media to install updates, copy the .iso file to the flash media, and then select the file when prompted.
2. The updhmc command line command has also been modified to use the .iso file for installing corrective service updates. To use the command, follow the syntax in this example:
   updhmc -t s -h <myservername> -f </home/updates/corrrective_service.iso> -u <HMC_username> -i
3. If you do burn the image to media, this ISO images requires DVD-R media

In all cases, the HMC application extracts the files needed to install the corrective service.

Fix for HMC V7R3.5.0 Service Pack 1

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0 SP1. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03325.

Before you can install PTF MH01227, you must have already installed HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0 Service Pack 1 (PTF #MH01212).

This package includes fixes for the following problems and issues:

• Installing VIOS or client partitions fails with the lpar_netboot process returning an invalid ICMP reply packet error.
• The installios command may fail with "ERROR: error from command /sbin/arp?".
• OSInstall fails to detect client installation completion. The installation appears to hang when, in fact, it completed successfully.

The HMC Install Corrective Service task has been modified so that you can install corrective service by using the ISO image of a corrective service package. That is, you do not need to burn CD-R or DVD-R media to install HMC corrective service with an ISO image that you downloaded from IBM.

• To install the updates over the network, select the <filename>.iso file in the Select Service Package panel of the Install Corrective Service utility.
• To use USB flash media to install updates, copy the <filename>.iso file to the flash media, and then select the file when prompted.

The updhmc command line command has also been modified to use the <filename>.iso file for installing corrective service updates. To use the command, follow the syntax in this example:
updhmc -t s -h <myservername> -f </home/updates/corrrective_service.iso> -u <HMC_username> -i

If you choose to burn an image to media, you must use DVD-R media.

In all cases, the HMC application extracts the files needed to install the corrective service.

Fix for HMC V7R3.5.0 Service Pack 2

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0 2. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03320.

Before you can install PTF MH01225, you must have already installed HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0 Service Pack 2 (PTF #MH01221).

This package includes fixes for the following problems and issues:

• Installing VIOS or client partitions fails with the lpar_netboot process returning an invalid ICMP reply packet error.
• The installios command may fail with "ERROR: error from command /sbin/arp?".
• OSInstall fails to detect client installation completion. The installation appears to hang when, in fact, it completed successfully.
• A problem with the R&V exchange/repair of PUBook Node on Power 595 (POWER6-based) servers. The fix corrects an error in the "ConnectAIIBPDCables" panel that caused an exception that did not allow continuation of R&V.

Notes:

1. The HMC Install Corrective Service task has been modified to allow corrective service installation by using the .iso packaging of the corrective service files that you can download from IBM. There is no requirement to burn CD-R or DVD-r media in order to use these files to install the corrective service.
   • To install the updates over the network, select the .iso file in the Select Service Package panel of the Install Corrective Service utility.
   • To use USB flash media to install updates, copy the .iso file to the flash media, and then select the file when prompted.
2. The updhmc command line command has also been modified to use the .iso file for installing corrective service updates. To use the command, follow the syntax in this example:
   updhmc -t s -h <myservername> -f </home/updates/corrrective_service.iso> -u <HMC_username> -i
3. If you do burn the image to media, this ISO images requires DVD-R media

In all cases, the HMC application extracts the files needed to install the corrective service.

HMC V7.3.5.0 Service Pack 2

This package updates your HMC from HMC V7R3.5.0 to HMC V7R3.5.0 Service Pack 2. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03319.

Before you install this fix, PTF MH01221, you must first install one of the following upgrade packages:

• PTF MH01194: HMC V7R3.5.0 Recovery image, with or without efixes
• PTF MH01185: HMC V7R3.5.0 Update image, with or without efixes
• PTF MH01194: HMC V7R3.5.0 Recovery image, plus MH01212, the HMC V7R3.5.0 SP1 image
• PTF MH01185: HMC V7R3.5.0 Update image, plus MH01212, the HMC V7R3.5.0 SP1 image

This package includes the following enhancements and fixes:

General

• Fixed a problem where the slpd process caused the HMC to report SRC E212E161
• The installios command is not able to print status for the installing client giving the impression that the command is hanging. This fix will print status for the installing partition on the console.
• Support LDAP users defined with multiple resource roles separated by the character '#'. If attribute 'resourcerole' is specified with multiple roles, the first valid role in the list on the HMC will be used for the user. If none of the specified roles are valid, the login will be denied.
• Fixed ldapsearch permission issue when run as hscroot
• Modified processing for the "IBM Website" repository to improve the performance and reliability of LIC operations which utilize that repository.
• Fixed a problem where the lslic command fails if an FSP or BPC is not connected, or has an error that prevents gathering of firmware levels. Any available information is now displayed, and "unavailable" is displayed for any data that cannot be gathered.
• Fixed an error where clicking on "View Power FRU Levels..." button on the "View System Information" panel fails when the selected target is a Managed Frame.
• Fixes a small memory leak in two of the Electronic Service Agent inventory collector functions and also enables PM data collection by default.
• Fixed an issue preventing the phone number field from being properly persisted in the System tab of the Manage Customer Information panel.
• Fixed a problem where rebooting the HMC when a delayed enrollment update transaction was still pending would cause a E35F0013 Serviceable Event upon HMC reboot.
• Addresses an array index exception that occurred when managing which partitions of a given CEC are to participate in collection of software inventory. This exception only occurred if non-AIX partitions were present.
• Fixed a problem where a POWER 7 Server connected to a Version 7.3.5 HMC incorrectly showed a server status of "No connection" instead of "Version Mismatch".
• An issue has been fixed where if HMC has IPv4/IPv6 dual stack (or multiple NIC cards) configuration, director would not be able to discover the IPv6 slp services.
• Removed the null character (0x00) from the end of the lshmcusr command output.
• Updated the description for the work group id attribute in the mksyscfg and chsyscfg man pages to indicate that "none" should be specified if Enterprise Workload Manager (EWLM) is not being used.
• Fixed a problem where ACT04292 is reported when clicking on a POWER 5 reference code
• Fixed a problem where serviceable event E35510A2 is reported after every HMC reboot
• Fixed a problem where the timestamp column on the CoD history panel was blank

Repair and Verify Fixes for Power 570, 575 and 595 servers (POWER6-based technology)

• Fixed a problem with 5798 drawers in expansion frames that prevented service of locations Pn-C1 through Pn-C9.
• Updated Repair and Verify( R & V ) procedure for Power 6 595 servers to include a panel to plug the super UPICs into the BPD.
• During the install step of Repair and Verify for an MCM, the number of times the screw on the MCM needs to be turned was modified to be "tighten until torqued".
• During the Repair and Verify for an MCM, the user was told to remove a tool that had not been installed. This has been fixed.
• Fixes were made to the Repair and Verify panels for POWER6 595 processor PUBook add and exchange..
• Fixed the DCA exchange R&V procedure to power down the 5803/5873/7045/5791/5797 I/O drawer and not the entire system.
• Fixed a problem with the R&V procedure for POWER6 570 exchange of the processor card. The processor card panel now shows the correct location code.
• Fixed a problem with the Exchange fan procedure on model 9117-MMA
• Fixed a problem that prevented power FRUs from being concurrently repaired when there was a also a problem with the Frame VLAN.

Security fixes

• Add DH group 24 encryption to strongswan
• CVE-2009-3245 for openssl
• Openssl certificate issues
• CVE-2010-007 - kernel bridge and firewall changes

Command line

Installation instructions for HMC V7 R.3.5.0 updates and fixes can be found here:

Update corrective services instructions for HMC Version 7

Recovery media upgrade and installation instructions for HMC V7 R.3.5.0 can be found here:

Recovery media upgrade and installation

Notes:

1. The HMC Install Corrective Service task has been modified to allow corrective service installation by using the .iso packaging of the corrective service files that you can download from IBM. There is no requirement to burn CD-R or DVD-r media in order to use these files to install the corrective service.
   • To install the updates over the network, select the .iso file in the Select Service Package panel of the Install Corrective Service utility.
   • To use USB flash media to install updates, copy the .iso file to the flash media, and then select the file when prompted.
2. The updhmc command line command has also been modified to use the .iso file for installing corrective service updates. To use the command, follow the syntax in this example:
   updhmc -t s -h <myservername> -f </home/updates/corrrective_service.iso> -u <HMC_username> -i
3. If you do burn the image to media, this ISO images requires DVD-R media

In all cases, the HMC application extracts the files needed to install the corrective service.

Fix for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0. You can reference this package by APAR MH03317.

MH01217 can be applied to the following packages:

• HMC V7R3.5.0 (any fix level)
• HMC V7R3.5.0 Service Pack 1

If you apply MH01217 to HMC 7.3.5.0 SP0, then you should reapply this fix after you update to Service Pack 1.

This package includes the following fix:

Note:

The Install Corrective Service task has been modified to allow corrective service installation by using the .iso packaging of the corrective service files that you can download IBM for the HMC. There is no requirement to burn CD-R or DVD-r media in order to use these files to install the corrective service.

• To install the updates over the network, select the .iso file in the Select Service Package panel of the Install Corrective Service utility.
• To use USB flash media to install updates, copy the .iso file to the flash media, and then select the file when prompted.
• The updhmc command line command has also been modified to use the .iso file for installing corrective service updates. To use the command, follow the syntax in this example:
  updhmc -t s -h <myservername> -f </home/updates/corrrective_service.iso> -u <HMC_username> -i

In all cases, the HMC application extracts the files needed to install the corrective service.

HMC V7.3.5.0 Service Pack 1

This package updates your HMC from HMC V7R3.5.0 to HMC V7R3.5.0 Service Pack 1. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03304.

Before you install this fix, PTF MH01212, you must first install one of the following upgrade packages:

• PTF MH01194: HMC V7R3.5.0 Recovery image
• PTF MH01185: HMC V7R3.5.0 Update image

Notes

1. This package contains a fix for the Back up HMC Data function. IBM recommends backing up the HMC after applying this service pack and then discarding any older Version 7.3.5 backups.
2. The Install Corrective Service task now allows you to install corrective service updates from the ISO image files of these updates. You can download these ISO image files for the HMC, and then use the ISO image file to install the corrective service update. You no longer need to burn CD-R or DVD-R media to use the ISO image file to install corrective service.
   
   To install updates over the network, select the *.iso file on the "Select Service Package" panel of the Install Corrective Service task. The HMC application extracts the files needed to install the corrective service. If you are using USB flash media, copy the *.iso file to the flash media, and then select the file when prompted.
3. The updhmc command line command has also been modified to use the *.iso file.
   Sample command:
   updhmc -t s -h <myservername> -f /home/updates/<corrrective_service>.iso -u HMC_username -i

This package includes the following fixes:

General fixes

• Fixed a problem to prevent duplicate data (iqyypell.log) from being included in service event call home data.
• Fixed a problem where the lslic command fails if an FSP or BPC is not connected, or has an error that prevents gathering of firmware levels. Any available information is now displayed, and "unavailable" is displayed for any data that cannot be gathered.
• Fixed an error where clicking on "View Power FRU Levels..." button on the "View System Information" panel fails when the selected target is a Managed Frame.
• Fixed an issue preventing the phone number field from being properly persisted in the System tab of the Manage Customer Information panel.
• Fixed an issue with the Manage Customer Information panel allowing only limited characters.
• Fixed a problem where rebooting the HMC when a delayed enrollment update transaction is still pending causes a E35F0013 to be logged.
• Fixed a problem where Software service information transmission in the transmit Service Data panel may not function as expected is a mixed environment of AIX and non-AIX partitions with functioning RMC connections.
• Fixed a small memory leak in two of the Electronic Service Agent inventory collector functions and changed performance management transmission to be enabled by default.
• Provide support to offload up to Gb of System Dump data.
• Fixed a problem where resource dumps created are incorrectly labeled as type "system" dump instead of "resource" dump.
• Fixed a problem where the HMC was not deleting older dump files to accommodate new ones.
• Fixed a memory leak when the VIOS command (viosvrcmd) is run continuously for many days. The work around is to reboot the HMC.
• Fixed a problem where a user is unable to update their HMC or apply PTF's from removable media if their locale is non-english.
• Fixed an issue where if the HMC has a IPv4/IPv6 dual stack (or multiple NIC Cards) configuration, IBM Director is not able to discover the IPv6 address of the HMC.
• Fixed an issue where after restoring an HMC from backup, partitions may fail to activate with errors HSCL058A and HSCL0619.
• Fixed an issue where the HMC may intermittently hang during reboot, requiring a power off to recover.
• Fixed an issue where dynamic logical partitioning (DLPAR) change of tagged IO settings for i5 partitions fails with HSCL1588.
• An issue has been fixed where frequent occurrences of E212E113 call home events on CR4 or CR5 HMC with 3GB or more of memory were seen.
• Fixed an issue where the Vterm applet may stop responding to keyboard input if stressed with a large amount of data scrolled to screen.

Repair and Verify Fixes for POWER6 5, 575, 595 servers:

• Fixed a problem adding 58/5803 I/O drawers to POWER6 595 Frames. Only one backplane in the I/O drawer is being activated, resulting in a B7006985 serviceable event.
• Fixed a problem where during exchange of the processor card on model MMAs where the processor card panel showed the wrong location code.
• Fixed a problem where Repair and Verify cannot find 5/5797/5798 I/O Drawers in I/O only frames.
• Fixed a problem where some repair procedures had incorrect links to Information Center procedures resulting in HTML viewer errors.
• Enhanced the PU Book repair and verify procedures for POWER6 595 servers.
• Enhanced the MCM replacement procedure for POWER5 595 servers.

Installation instructions for HMC V7 R.3.5.0 updates and fixes can be found here:

Update corrective services instructions for HMC Version 7

Recovery media upgrade and installation instructions for HMC V7 R.3.5.0 can be found here:

Recovery media upgrade and installation

Fix for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0. You can reference this package by APAR MH03275.

MH01207 can be applied to the following packages:

• HMC V7R3.4.0
• HMC V7R3.4.0 SP1
• HMC V7R3.4.0 SP2
• HMC V7R3.4.0 SP3
• HMC V7R3.5.0.

Apply this PTF before applying the following multi-volume service packs: HMC V7R3.4.0 SP2 or HMC V7.3.4.0 SP3

Apply this PTF before updating to HMC V7R3.5.0, which is a multi-volume update package.

This package includes the following fix:

Note:

The Install Corrective Service task has been modified to allow corrective service installation by using the .iso packaging of the corrective service files that you can download IBM for the HMC. There is no requirement to burn CD-R or DVD-r media in order to use these files to install the corrective service.

• To install the updates over the network, select the .iso file in the Select Service Package panel of the Install Corrective Service utility.
• To use USB flash media to install updates, copy the .iso file to the flash media, and then select the file when prompted.
• The updhmc command line command has also been modified to use the .iso file for installing corrective service updates. To use the command, follow the syntax in this example:
  updhmc -t s -h <myservername> -f </home/updates/corrrective_service.iso> -u <HMC_username> -i

In all cases, the HMC application extracts the files needed to install the corrective service.

Fix for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0. You can reference this package by APAR MB03267.

Before you install this fix, PTF MH01204, you must first install PTF MH01197.

Note

This package includes the following fixes:

• Support for a new serviceability menu option "Manage Fabric Threshold" to be used after repair actions on high-end and mid-range systems.
• Corrects a problem with resetting the environment after a failed Concurrent Node MES installation.
• Allows a repair procedure to continue if a problem with the FRU being serviced prevents entry to Power Saver mode.
• Fixed a CEC concurrent maintenance timeout failure.
• New flag added to installios to allow user to add the PVID value to the bosinst.data file.

Mandatory fix for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0 (SP0) only. You can reference this package by APAR MB03131.

Before you install this fix, PTF MH01197, you must first install PTF MH01195, the mandatory efix for HMC V7.3.5.0.

This package includes the following fixes:

• Fixes communication issues between IBM Director and HMC.
• Fixes a problem with the HMC service data collection commands. The data collection fails to collect the javacore and heapdump files for the main Java process of the console, as intended. In addition, a subsequent serviceable event, with reference code E332FFFF, is opened on the console and called home. (This serviceable event collects the files that were left uncollected by the command.)
• Fixes a "launch in context" problem where IBM Director uses the wrong port to launch a web browser connection to the HMC.
• Fixes a problem with cross HMC partition migrations when the client partition uses non zero virtual switch id for vlans, An activate migration would fail; inactive migration would complete but have a profile with wrong vlan setting.
• Fixes a problem with handling of system dumps when /dump directory is full.
• Fixes a problem with concurrent node maintenance on model MMA when the node contains the primary FSP.
• Fixes a problem where HMC inventory would include stale partition informa-tion in the results.
• Fixed a problem on POWER 595 where the C10 I/O slot would not be displayed during the add or Remove FRU task.
• When multiple updlic commands are run simultaneously the following error message may occur: "An unknown error occurred while trying to perform this command. Retry the command. If the error persists, contact your software support representative."
• In HMC V7.3.5.0, when a partition does not have a last activated profile, lssyscfg -r lpar -F curr_profile outputs "none". Previously, lssyscfg -r lpar -F curr_profile output "" (an empty string). This defect causes lssyscfg -r lpar -F curr_profile to revert back to its previous behavior for partitions that do not have a last activated profile, and output "" again.
• The lpar_netboot command creates log files in /tmp such that later execution will cause a log file collision resulting in a failure due to permission error. The fix allows lpar_netboot to execute without encountering the permission error.

Mandatory fix for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0. You can reference this package by APAR# MB03055.

You must install this corrective service on top of the HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0 Recovery installation (PTF# MH01194) or the Update installation (PTF# MH01185).

This package includes the following fixes:

• Fixed a problem where RMC connection was lost if customer uses single adapter attached to an external DHCP server.
• Fixed a problem where the HMC ran out of memory when displaying utilization data even when the user specified a small number of events.
• Fixes an issue whereby the machine-type, model and serial were incorrectly presented to the back-end system during enrollment making it difficult to find a user's system on the Service Agent "My System" web support page.
• Fixes a problem in ESS environments where the LPAR Partition auto-start command from the HMC might fail if there is a loss of power for the HMC and the server.
• Updated Repair & Verify procedure for HE PU Book exchange procedure to include additional panels and instructions for installation of the VPD card into the replacement System Board prior to installing the replacement System Board in the system. The VPD card and System Board are shipped as separate parts and original R&V procedure did not include specific instructions to install the replacement VPD card as part of the exchange procedure.
• Fixed a problem where an exception occurred when parsing the XML_INVENTORY The content of elements must consist of well-formed character data or markup. ReturnCode: 5000 ReasonCode: 2050 ReqID: P0F:48:1250547644052.
• This fix addresses a problem where remote partition mobility operations can result in error, warning or informational messages that are blank if the destination HMC is running with a later version level than the source HMC.

Installation instructions for HMC V7 R.3.5.0 updates and fixes can be found here:

Update corrective services instructions for HMC Version 7

Recovery media upgrade and installation instructions for HMC V7 R.3.5.0 can be found here:

Recovery media upgrade and installation

HMC V7.3.5.0 Update package.

This package updates the HMC from V7R3.4.0 (with or without fixes), or V7R3.4.0 SP1, SP2 or SP3 to HMC V7R3.5.0. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03013.

The fixes, enhancements and known issues for the HMC V7 R3.5.0 Update package are identical to those in the HMC V7 R3.5.0 Recovery Media upgrade/install package.

HMC V7 R3.5.0 Recovery Media.

This package represents the Recovery image that you can use to upgrade the HMC from HMC V6.1.3, HMC V7.3.1.0, HMC V7.3.2.0, HMC V7.3.3.0 or HMC V7.3.4.0 to HMC V7R3.5.0. You can also use this package to install a clean version of HMC V7R3.5.0. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03046.

NOTE: PTF MH01127 (APAR MB02828) is needed to upgrade from HMC V6R1.3 to HMC V7.3.5.0. PTF MH01135 (APAR MB02661) is needed for one to upgrade from HMC V7R3.1.0 to HMC V7.3.5.0. See the Special upgrade instructions for HMC V7 R3.5.0

Upgrade from HMC 6.1.2 to HMC 7.3.5.0

A fix has been released (PTF MH01127, APAR MB02828) for HMC 6.1.3 that enables you to upgrade directly from HMC 6.1.3 to HMC 7.3.5.0.

Follow these basic steps

1. If your HMC is at Release 6.1.2, first update the HMC from 6.1.2 to 6.1.3 by means of the HMC 6.1.3 Update package (PTF MH01012).
2. Apply the following fixes before applying the fix that enables the upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0: MH01082, MH01110, and MH01128
3. Next, apply PTF MH01127 to HMC 6.1.3 to enable the ability to upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0
4. Finally, upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0 by means of the HMC V7R350 Recovery media.

Upgrade from HMC 7.3.1.0 to HMC 7.3.5.0

A fix has been released (PTF MH01135, APAR MB02661) for HMC 7.3.1.0 that enables you to upgrade directly from HMC 7.3.1.0 to HMC 7.3.5.0.

Follow these basic steps

1. Apply PTF MH01135 to HMC 7.3.1.0 to enable the ability to upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0
2. Upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0 by means of the HMC V7R350 Recovery media.

Upgrade from HMC 7.3.2.0 to HMC 7.3.5.0

Upgrade from HMC 7.3.3.0 to HMC 7.3.5.0

Follow these basic steps

• Upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0 by means of the HMC V7R350 Recovery media.
  OR
  
• Upgrade to HMC 7.3.5.0 by means of the HMC V7R350 Update package.

This package provides the following enhancements and fixes:

General fixes

• Increased the timeout value for some Logical Partition Migration (LPM) operations from one minute to five minutes to prevent failure conditions resulting in error codes HSCLA269 or HSCLA238.
• Redundant devices were being removed incorrectly when modifying the paging VIOS for the AMS pool and seeking to modify paging devices at the same time.
• Fixed a problem where the user will not be able to perform the HOT Node repair, if one of the IBM i partitions owns the IOP from the target node and that LPAR is in Error state.
• Fixed a problem where some of the message detail was lost on a Host Ethernet Adapter dynamic logical partitioning error.
• Fixed a problem where activation of an AMS partition may fail with error HSCLA423 VRM_STREAM_FAIL under certain conditions.
• Fixed a problem where activating an IBM i Active Memory Sharing (AMS) partition may set the partition max memory value to the wrong size.
• Creating a system plan may fail with inventory gathering error when run against POWER6 servers.
• Fixed a problem when a partition profile name includes one or more spaces and the "Manage Profile" panel did not resize correctly causing it to not display all available profiles.
• Fixed a problem where HMC dump files were not able to be deleted as a result of the file name being over 40 characters in length.
• Fixed a problem where E3321032 00000002 may be reported. This particular problem only happens in a dual HMC environment.
• Fixed a problem where dynamically changing the shared processor pool of a partition incorrectly sets the uncapped weight of the partition to 0 (zero).
• Fixed the error message text returned when there is an attempt to create a system plan on a POWER6 server that has a non-functional Host Ethernet Adapter (HEA) to identify the failing HEA.
• Fixed a problem where Create System Plan incorrectly reported a failure after running 2 hours, even though it completes successfully.
• Fixed a problem where activating a VIOS profile with Ethernet adapters having the same trunk priority but different virtual switches fails with HSCL058A and HSCL0292.
• Fixed a problem where an invalid hostname with a numeric first character generated the following message "Error Rendering Task Panel" when attempting to use the "Change Network Settings" panel
• Enhanced performance of the CIM layer by eliminating unnecessary logging.
• Fixed a problem where E332FFFF was logged in large configurations with close to the maximum supported partitions and/or systems.
• Fixed a problem where E212E136 was logged due to the vr directories filling up and contributed to an HMC hang and/or large backup CCD exceeding the 4.7Gb DVD-RAM size limit
• Fixed a problem when a user perform inactive partition migration twice, the uncapped weight value of the last activated profile will be set to 0 even though the original value of that attribute is not 0 (zero).
• Fixed a problem where E212E161 was logged when sockets were exhausted in the framework communication services layer due to misconfigured network settings for call home.
• Fixed a problem where activating a partition results in HSCL11C6 A shared memory pool is not configured.
• Fixed a problem when deploying a sysplan that includes a VIOS at level 2.x. That VIOS level, cannot be selected because it is not available on the list shown by the pulldown menu.

Repair and Verify fixes for Power 570, 575 and 595 servers (POWER6-based technology)

• Fixed a problem with concurrent node DCA repair action taking a non-concurrent path due to a failure to initiate power save mode when the repair should be concurrent.
• Fixed an issue where CEC concurrent maintenance (CCM) takes a non-concurrent path in a multi-CEC configuration when the reporting system is the frame.

Command line changes

• The chsyscfg, chsysstate, and lssyscfg commands have been enhanced to support new managed system power on options. The power_on_lpar_start_policy attribute replaces the power_on_option attribute, which has been deprecated, on the chsyscfg and lssyscfg commands.
• The lshwres -r proc --level sys command has been enhanced to display the maximum number of dedicated or virtual processors that can ever be assigned to a partition. There is a value displayed for each partition type (AIX/Linux, VIOS, and IBM i).
• A new option has been added to the chhwres command to clear a physical I/O bus. This command can be used to clear stale bus information after an I/O drawer has been concurrently removed but not replaced.
• A new option has been added to the migrlpar command to allow the user to specify if an error or only a warning should occur if the HMC is not able to maintain an equivalent multipath I/O configuration of the mobile partition's virtual SCSI and virtual fibre channel adapters on the destination managed system.
• A new option has been added to the migrlpar command to allow the user to specify if an error or only a warning should occur if the HMC is not able to configure each of the mobile partition's virtual ethernet adapters so that it is bridged on the same VLAN to an external network on the destination managed system.
• The virtual_fc_mappings and virtual_scsi_mappings attributes on the migrlpar command have been extended to include the VIOS virtual slot number. The suggested_virtual_fc_mappings and suggested_virtual_scsi_mappings attributes on the lslparmigr -r virtualio command have also been extended to include the VIOS virtual slot number. In addition, the lslparmigr -r virtualio command has been enhanced to display all available VIOS virtual slot numbers.
• New attributes have been added to the migrlpar command to allow the user to specify which IP addresses on the Mover Service Partitions to use for a partition migration operation. In addition, the lslparmigr -r msp command has been enhanced to show all possible IP addresses which can be used on the Mover Service Partitions.
• The topology attribute displayed by the lshwres -r virtualio --rsubtype fc --level lpar -F and lshwres -r virtualio --rsubtype scsi -F commands now displays the end-to-end device mappings for each virtual fibre channel device and each virtual SCSI device for IBM i partitions.
• The backing_devices attribute is no longer displayed when the lshwres -r virtualio --rsubtype scsi command is issued without the -F option. The backing_devices attribute is now only displayed when the -F option is specified. This is due to the fact that to get the backing device information, the HMC has to issue a command via RMC to each VIOS partition that has at least one SCSI adapter. Sometimes, the command takes a long time to return. Now, users of the lshwres -r virtualio --rsubtype scsi command do not have to wait for the backing device information to be retrieved. Note that it is no longer recommended that users use the backing_devices attribute. The topology attribute returned by the lshwres -r virtualio --rsubtype scsi -F command should be used instead. The topology attribute is intended to replace the backing_devices attribute.
• A new attribute, capabilities, has been added to the lssyscfg -r sys -F command to display all of the capabilities of the managed system. A capability will only appear in the output if it is true. The capabilities attribute is intended to replace all of the individual capabilities attributes (*_capable attributes) displayed by the lssyscfg -r sys command. The capabilities attribute is only displayed when the -F option is specified.
• The chsyscfg and lssyscfg commands have been enhanced to support changing and displaying Host Channel Adapter (HCA) bandwidth capability settings.
• The chhmc and lshmc commands have been enhanced to support changing and displaying the jumbo frame setting for a network interface.
• The getdump, lsdump, and startdump commands have been enhanced to support resource dumps (POWER6 servers only).
• The chhmcencr, lshmcencr, and lshmcusr commands have been enhanced to allow users to specify which encryption to use for the passwords of locally authenticated HMC users.
• The chhmcldap and lshmcldap commands have been enhanced to provide full LDAP support on the HMC.
• The chhmcusr, lshmcusr, and mkhmcusr commands have been enhanced to support all of the HMC user properties that are supported on the HMC Web UI.
• A new option has been added to the rmhmcusr command to allow the user to remove all HMC users that have a specified authentication type.

New function or enhancement

• Updated screen for Power On and Server IPL Parameters.
• Performance enhancements have been made for external management servers such as IBM Director.
• Two kinds of new indications are supported by CIM provider. One is monitor device driver changes, and the other is to monitor memory and processor changes for dynamic logical partitioning and profile changes.

The following security fixes are included in the HMC V7.3.5.0 release.

• The DHCP range choices of 9.6.24.x and 9.6.25.x are no longer available as DHCP server range selections in the HMC GUI for V7. The POWER 595/FHA system internal network utilizes this range. If a V6 HMC is upgraded to V7 and a POWER 595/FHA system addition is planned, change the range to an alternate available selection prior to introducing the system to the HMC. For all other system environments the range can still be used but is not visible in the GUI.
• Call Home message of SRC E35510A2 can be ignored if it is generated when the HMC at 7.3.5 levels is rebooted. A fix is planned for a later HMC 7.3.5 service pack.
• Call-Home Incompatibility. J Older versions of the HMC will no longer be able to act as a call-home server for HMC V7.350.0 and higher. When HMC V7.350.0 calls home though an incompatible HMC version, SRC E35F0012 will be generated on the call-home server. This compatibility issue is the result of changes in the call-home format, which is not supported by earlier HMCs. HMC V7.350.0 and higher can act as a call-home server and they can accept call-home requests from earlier versions. To prevent call-home issues, use HMC V7.350.0 as the call-home server or select only HMC V7.350.0 and higher in Manage Outbound Connectivity screen.
  
  If a user doesn't specify a Backup Filename in the "Set up a Scheduled Operation"panel from the "Systems Management->Servers->Schedule Operations->Backup Profile Data" panel, then the default filename will be profData_bak.YYYYMMDDHHmmSS where YYYY=year, MM=month, DD=day, HH=hour, mm=minute and SS=seconds.
  Workaround: Specify a Backup filename on the last tab of the dialog.
• When a partition is activated with virtual adapters one time, then changed and activated as an "all resource" partition, the partition may report errors against the virtual adapters that were assigned earlier.
  Workaround: Activate the LPAR with normal profile but with no virtual adapter in it and then activate the LPAR with full system profile.
• Chinese text (zh_SG and zh_HK) not translated.
  Workaround: If you desire zh_SG, use zh_TW. If you desire zh_HK, use zh_CN.
• Japanese text in quick filter window for system plans turns into English.
  Workaround: none
• Any tasklet using a table with numbers is missing the "second" number box when doing the "between" filter.
  Workaround: none
• HMC web UI appears to hang when doing repeated rapid operations such as delete a number of partitions.
  Workaround: Force a refresh by navigating to a different task and then back.
• Scheduled operations sometimes fail to execute, and no indication is made that the operation was attempted nor that the operation failed or succeeded.
  Workaround: none
• One cannot make a custom group of custom groups.
  Workaround: Use a single custom group of all the elements you wish to group.
• E212E161 00000385 call home: Problem can occur in an environment where network settings are configured incorrectly. The problem can occur in either of these specific instances:
  • Invalid login information for a call-home proxy is provided.
  • Call-home is configured to to "dial" through another HMC, but fails to allow FCS (framework communication services - the hmc-to-hmc communication protocol, running on 9920/TCP 9900/UDP) through the firewall.
  Workaround: Reboot the HMC
• Misleading shortcut keys are displayed in Japanese window or pull-down menus. Shortcut keys are displayed in various window or pull-down menus when the HMC is configured for a locale that uses double-byte languages, but these short cut keys do not work. There are two problems, related to same root cause:
  • HMCs configured for double-byte locales: In some action menus English shortcut key identifiers appear before localized menu item text.
  • HMCs configured for single-byte locales: Shortcut key identifiers do not appear for "submenus," even though they are specified in the properties file.
  Workaround: None
• After removing the last task in the Modify Task Role "Current Tasks" object window, the rest of the tree is not removed.
  Workaround: You can manually delete the rest of the tree.
• On the view utilization data panel, if one puts in an invalid time or date, then one gets the proper error message. Then when one clicks on "Close Message", only the invalid date will close the message and return to same panel. The invalid time message will not close and one has to cancel to get back to that panel.
  Workaround: Cancel out and go back to view events panel.
• E212E161 00000388 too many open files in process. The l2tpd daemon has a file descriptor leak. This leak is exposed if IBM i partitions are configured to use the HMC modem for call home.
  Workaround: Configure IBM i partitions to use another call home method.
• E355104C 0000B5CE. This error code is due to a web UI refresh timing issue that rarely occurs. The table updates the model (usually when removing the selected server) while the tasks pad is also being updated.
  Workaround: Deselect the server in the work area table before removing the server connection.
• "Error Rendering Task Panel" error occurs in the update wizard during an update of the HMC level. This problem is very rare and only triggered when a user switches repeatedly between media and FTP installs.
  Workaround: Cancel UI Update and retry operation, selecting desired media
• The HMC may run out of memory when displaying a very large amount of utilization data either using the Web UI, or using the HMC command line (the lslparutil command). When the HMC runs out of memory, the user will get an error on the Web UI indicating that connectivity to the console has been lost, and the lslparutil command will fail with the error "HSCL8016 An unknown error occurred while trying to perform this command. Retry the command. If the error persists, contact your software support representative." The HMC may need to be restarted.
  Workaround: On the Web GUI, specify a short time interval between the beginning time/date and ending time/date for the events, and/or specify a small maximum number of events. To work around this problem on the lslparutil command, use the -h option to specify a small number of hours, and/or use the -n option to specify a small number of events.
• If the Mover Service Partitions (MSPs) used in partition mobility operations have multiple IP addresses, then you may experience a significant performance degradation for partition migration operations, partition migration validation operations, and the lslparmigr -r msp command. This is due to the additional connectivity tests performed between each pair of source and destination MSP IP addresses.
  Workaround: turn off the MSP attribute on any VIOS partition that is not needed as an MSP for partition mobility operations.
• The rsthwres -r io -p <partition name> and rsthwres -r io --id <partition ID> commands return a good return code, however no action is performed.
  Workaround: issue the rsthwres -r io command without specifying a partition name or ID, and all recoverable I/O adapters on the managed system will be restored.
• The rsthwres -r hea command returns a good return code, however no action is performed.
  Workaround: Issue the chhwres command to remove each HEA logical port to be restored.
• The rmlparutil command does not remove utilization data snapshot files from the HMC.
  Workaround: None
• Error message "VIOSERR2" is displayed after removing a partition, then starting Virtual Storage Management - If customers configure a VIOS with server virtual SCSI adapters (SVSA) that point to a client partition then delete the client partition without removing or remapping the SVSA 's, they will encounter an error when they attempt to open Virtual Storage Management.
  Workaround: Customers should remove the SVSA's that point to the deleted client LPAR and open Virtual Storage Management again.
• The name "i5/OS" is used instead of "IBM i" in the Problem Reporter code. This only affects data that is headed to the notelog and to the backend and will not be displayed on the HMC.
  Workaround: None
• In the "Service Management - Manage Remote Connections" function of the HMC, some descriptions of remote connections are translated and some are not. The problem arises on the remote HMC, which creates the support request using its locale. The locale of the user context on that machine determines the locale for the short description. The support request is then sent over the web to the local HMC. The local HMC may have a different locale. There is no way to coerce the locale of the messages from the remote machine in the code at present. Also, if the remote machine does not have a logged-in user, the user context is null and the default context will be used to determine the locale of the remote short description. Often, this is English.
  Workaround: None
• When SSH is used to access an HMC that uses Japanese, the banner file is not displayed in the correct language. The Japanese locale in the HMC is EUC-JP only and the banner function only supports Unicode.
  Workaround: None
• "Interaction with History" is displayed in the language which is the same as the language when HMC booted last time. Here is the message that is being displayed in Japanese, shown in English here for convenience:
  "Interaction with History Page
  You have apparently interacted with a page from the browser history. This is not supported. Your browser will now be redirected to the the current panel for the running task."
  Workaround: None
• Prefecture text area is not selectable under Japanese environment. The error message reads: 'Translation error i--"State or province" shouldn't use for "Prefecture" in Japanese'. Only the United States and Canada have a drop-down list for the state or province. This field is not selectable for all other countries, that is, it is disabled.
  Workaround: None
• Wrong name on title when create a system plan. The limitation in the HMC is that since the system plan code has allowed the single selection, the code takes the selected object to be the target of the task and uses the name of that target on the progress panel. There is no functional break here, just a display issue, and that only occurs when a single system plan is selected.
  Workaround: None
• There is no "Description" column on for the system plan table even when one configures columns for the Custom Groups table
  Workaround: None
• Filter displayed in wrong language at table of "System Management ? Servers" on Japanese HMC. The problem arises when the locale used to define the filters is different than the locale used to view the filters. This may occur when accessing an HMC defined in a locale different than the locale of the remote web browser.
  Workaround: None
• In the HMC, when viewing the Processor tab of a Managed Profile, the read-only text labels are shown in the correct locale, but the dynamic values and the values in the text input fields are not.
  Workaround: None
• In the HMC, when using the "View HCM Events" dialog, and using a selected different time range, the code displays up to 1000 events after the initial time, instead of up to 1000 events before the desired time.
  Workaround: None
• In the HMC UI, the width of column changes after execute filter function. In general, the resizing behavior of the HMC UI is limited in its flexibility.
  Workaround: None
• In the HMC User Profile, the user properties are modified individually, not all or none. The code has been designed to minimize validation problems as much as possible, but some errors are detected only after the dialog is confirmed, making it difficult to roll back the changes if the user cancels the dialog.
  Workaround: None
• If one cancels a User Profile dialog in which some changes have been made, go back to the dialog to confirm that the changed properties are correct.
  Workaround: None
• The copy user function does not copy the user ID nor the user description. These two fields must be entered for each user.
  Workaround: None
• When using the command 'chhmcencr' to remove one or more cipher algortithms, after reboot the HMC will still show all the cipher algorithms enabled for the HMC on web server port 443.
  Workaround: None
• SSL is based on negotiation of cyphers between the two endpoints. Customers who wish to block a particular algorithm may restrict the set of cipher algorithms at the other endpoint of the SSL link.
  Workaround: None
• The user password expiration day for newly created users and saved/restored users are not displayed properly on the UI. The CLI lshmcusr can be used to check users' password expiration date.
  Workaround: None

The following browsers have been tested.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or Internet Explorer 7.0 is supported.

• Internet Explorer 7.0 is required if you are using IPv6 addresses on the network interface over which the browser is connected.
• Internet Explorer 8.0 is not supported; however, the Internet Explorer compatibility mode seems to alleviate most problems.
• If your browser is configured to use an internet proxy, then local internet addresses should be included in the exception list, consult your network administrator for more information. If you still need to use the proxy to get to the Hardware Management Console, enable Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections under the Advanced tab in your Internet Options window.

Firefox 1.5.0.7

Note: For Firefox 2.0 make sure the JavaScript options to raise or lower windows and move or resize existing windows are enabled. To enable these options, go to the Content tab in the browser's Options dialog, click Advanced? next to the Enable JavaScript option, then select Raise or lower windows option (a check mark appears) and Move or resize existing windows options (a check mark appears). These features allow you to switch easily between HMC tasks.

Other web browser considerations

Session cookies need to be enabled in order for ASMI to work when connected to HMC remotely. The asm proxy code saves session information and uses it.

Internet Explorer

1. Select Tools -> Internet Options
2. Select Privacy tab and select 'Advanced'
3. Check if 'Always allow session cookies'
4. If not checked, check 'Override automatic cookie handling' and check 'Always allow session cookies'
5. The handle First-party Cookies and Third-party Cookies, you can choose either block or prompt or accept. Pprompt is preferred, in which case you will be prompted every time a site tries to write cookies. It may be a little annoying, but it is the safe thing to do. Some sites need to be allowed to write cookies.

Firefox

1. Tools -> Options
2. Select Cookies Tab
3. Select check box Allow sites to set cookies.
4. If you want to allow only specific sites then select 'Exceptions' and then you can just add this HMC to allow.

Installation instructions for HMC V7 R.3.5.0 updates and fixes can be found here:

Update corrective services instructions for HMC Version 7

Recovery media upgrade and installation instructions for HMC V7 R.3.5.0 can be found here:

Recovery media upgrade and installation

The following customer courses will be available from Resource Link for the Product Announce on May 4, 2004.

• How to Use the eServer i5 and p5 Hardware Management Console
  This course explains how to install and configure the Hardware Management Console (HMC) for the Model 520/570. It also covers the HMC's basic operations by exploring the general user interface. Partitioning is discussed in detail, with explanations showing both command line and GUI support.
• eServer i5 and p5 - Physical Planning for Installation
  This course discusses considerations for the physical planning for installation of eServer Models 520 and 570. It then provides the user with links to obtaining the step-by-step installation procedures.
• Resource Link Highlights
  This course provides an overall look at the major Resource Link (RL) areas and how to use them. These areas are Planning, Education, Library, Forums, Fixes, Problem Solving, Services, Customer Initiated Upgrade, and Tools. It also provides step-by-step procedures in using the Subscription function.
• Performing Licensed Internal Code Maintenance
  This course discusses maintaining the software that enables hardware such as the service processor on your IBM System p server (servers with POWER5 processors).

Access to these courses requires an IBM Registration ID and Resource Link Access.

To obtain an IBM Registration ID

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink
2. Select "Register" under New users
3. On the My IBM Registration, fill in an e-mail address for IBM ID and password, and the Security question and answer and the Country of residence and then click Continue and fill in the rest of the User information and click Submit.

Resource Link Access for New Users

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink
2. Select "Sign in" enter the IBM ID and password you used to register above
3. Select "Customer"
4. Click "Submit" Once submitted it will take an hour before the access takes effect

To view a course:

1. Sign in to Resource Link
2. Select Education in the navigation bar on the left
3. From the Education page, select "eServer i5 and p5 courses"
4. Select "How to Use the eServer i5 and p5 Hardware Management Console"
5. Select "Performing Licensed Internal Code Maintenance"
6. Double-click the link to open the course.

Notes:

1. The courses are browser based. For optimal viewing, we recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher with your display set at 1024 x 768. To set your display, go to My Computer -> Display -> Settings
2. Course pages can be book marked for easy retrieval.
3. Course simulations open in a separate window. Use the X in the upper right corner of the window to close the simulation.
4. If there are QuickTime videos in the course, you need to have the QuickTime viewer installed. A link to the free viewer is on each Resource Link course page and on the related page within each course.

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

HMC documentation

• HMC Notices
• POWER code matrix
• FLRT: Fix Level Recommendation Tool