Hardware Management Console

HMC V7.7.1.0 is supported on IBM Power Systems with POWER7, POWER6 or POWER5 processors.

[ Last updated: September 28, 2010 ]

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

• Special upgrade notes for HMC V7 R7.1.0
• PTF-specific information
• MH01242 corrective service for HMC V7 R7.1.0 SP3
• MH01230 corrective service for HMC V7 R7.1.0 SP2
• MH01226 corrective service for HMC V7 R7.1.0 SP2
• HMC V7 R7.1.0 Service Pack 3
• HMC V7 R7.1.0 Service Pack 2
• HMC V7 R7.1.0 Service Pack 1
• Mandatory fix for HMC V7 R7.1.0
• HMC V7 R7.1.0 update package (corrective service)
• HMC V7 R7.1.0 upgrade (recovery media)
  • Enhancements in HMC V7 R7.1.0
  • Fixes in HMC V7 R7.1.0
  • Known issues in HMV V7 R7.1.0
  • Web browser requirements
  • Installation
  • Additional information
• National Language Support
• Education information

Upgrading to HMC V7 R7.1.0 from lower HMC releases can require special upgrade steps. Find basic steps and instructions for upgrading the HMC to HMC V7 R7.1.0 from lower releases, including from HMC 6.1.2 through HMC 7.3.5.0.

Upgrading to HMC 7.7.1.0 from lower HMC releases

This section lists the PTFs released for HMC Version 7.7.1.0. 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.

Fix for HMC Version 7 Release 7.1.0 SP3

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 7.1.0 SP3. You can reference this package by APAR MB03472.

This package includes the following fixes:

• Enhancement to allow searching the subtree in the LDAP database from the basedn. To enable search scope to the subtree, use the chhmcldap -o s -scope sub command.
• Fixed a problem with VIOS commands that when sent to LPARs, hold an unnecessary lock that can block other LPAR operations.
• Fixed a rare timing problem where system states were not accurately updated after an HMC reboot. The states could show "No Connection" with an IP address instead of Server Name under Systems Management.
• Fixed a problem where specifying multiple options with the chsacfg command (CLI) would result in the error message, "An unknown error occurred while trying to perform this command".
• Fixed a problem where you can see the message "HTML Viewer Error" when you attempt to use Repair & Verify to launch a panel for the following files
  kickoff.htm
  icmain.htm
  hv1powersupply.htm
  hv2powersupply.htm
  hwhv1slimmedia.htm
  hwhv2slimmedia.htm
  rr50745079diskcon.htm
• Fixed a problem to allow LED support in Repair & Verify for FRU location P2-C8.
• Fixed a problem where the non-concurrent Exchange FRU process for an FSP Card hangs at "Please wait while the request is processed" and never returns.
• Fixed a problem with Repair & Verify where exchange FRU on the secondary Flexible Service Processor fails with HSCL0278 "The requested operation cannot be performed because another management or service task is already running.

HMC V7R7.1.0 Service Pack 3

This package updates the HMC from HMC V7.R7.1.0 Service Pack 0 or later to HMC V7.R7.1.0 Service Pack 3. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03383.

Before you can install PTF MH01237, you must have already installed one of the following:

• MH01205, the HMC V7R7.1.0 Recovery image, with or without Service Packs.
• MH01206, the HMC V7R7.1.0 Update image, with or without Service Packs.

This package includes the following fixes and enhancements:

General

• Fixed a problem where clicking the link of a reference code for a POWER5-based server can result in the following errror message: ACT04292 "There is no additional descriptive text available".
• Fixed the pedbg command so that existing screen captures are collected.
• Added a subtree search option to the chhmcldap command-line command. The default search scope remains one level.

Repair and Verify

• Fixed a problem where performing a Battery exchange on a 9117-MMB system results in a warning panel display the following exception: "The identify LED indicator was not activated."
• Fixed a prolem where R&V operations on supported I/O enclosures for a 8234-EMA system failed because the enclosure shows as unsupported.
• Fixed a problem where some isolate and symbolic repair procedures for model 9119-FHB (POWER7-based) servers incorrectly linked to the procedure for POWER6-based servers in the Systems Information Center.
• Fixed the BPC service action on the IBM Power 795 to direct you to isolate and symboloc repair procedures in the Information Center for POWER7-based servers.

Installation instructions for HMC V7 R.7.1.0 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.7.1.0 can be found here:

Recovery media upgrade and installation

Fix for HMC V7R7.1.0 Service Pack 2

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 7.1.0 2. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03327.

Before you can install PTF MH01230, you must first install MH01226 (Mandatory fix for HMC Version 7 Release 7.1.0 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 pedbg 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 V7R7.1.0 Service Pack 2

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 7.1.0 2. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03321.

Before you can install PTF MH01226, you must have already installed HMC Version 7 Release 7.1.0 Service Pack 2 (PTF #MH01219).

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.

Installation instructions for HMC V7 R.7.1.0 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.7.1.0 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.

HMC V7R7.1.0 Service Pack 3

This package updates the HMC from HMC V7.R7.1.0 Service Pack 0 or later to HMC V7.R7.1.0 Service Pack 3. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03383.

Before you can install PTF MH01237, you must have already installed one of the following:

• MH01205, the HMC V7R7.1.0 Recovery image, with or without Service Packs.
• MH01206, the HMC V7R7.1.0 Update image, with or without Service Packs.

This package includes the following fixes and enhancements:

General

• Fixed a problem where clicking the link of a reference code for a POWER5-based server can result in the following errror message: ACT04292 "There is no additional descriptive text available".
• Fixed the pedbg command so that existing screen captures are collected.
• Added a subtree search option to the chhmcldap command-line command. The default search scope remains one level.

Repair and Verify

• Fixed a problem where performing a Battery exchange on a 9117-MMB system results in a warning panel display the following exception: "The identify LED indicator was not activated."
• Fixed a prolem where R&V operations on supported I/O enclosures for a 8234-EMA system failed because the enclosure shows as unsupported.
• Fixed a problem where some isolate and symbolic repair procedures for model 9119-FHB (POWER7-based) servers incorrectly linked to the procedure for POWER6-based servers in the Systems Information Center.
• Fixed the BPC service action on the IBM Power 795 to direct you to isolate and symboloc repair procedures in the Information Center for POWER7-based servers.

Notes:

• The Install Corrective Service task now allows you to install corrective service updates from the ISO image files for 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.
• The ISO image requires DVD-R media (should you choose to burn the image to media).
• To install the 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 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 to install corrective service. Follow the syntax in this example:
  updhmc -t s -h <myservername> -f </home/updates/corrrective_service.iso> -u <HMC_username> -i

HMC V7R7.1.0 Service Pack 2

This package updates the HMC from HMC V7.R7.1.0 Service Pack 0 or Service Pack 1 to HMC V7.R7.1.0 Service Pack 2. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03318.

Before you can install PTF MH01219, you must have already installed one of the following:

• HMC V7R7.1.0 Recovery image (PTF# MH01205)
• HMC V7R7.1.0 Update image (PTF# MH01206
• HMC V7R7.1.0 Recovery image (PTF# MH01205), plus the HMC V7R7.1.0 SP1 image (PTF# MH01213), with or without efixes
• HMC V7R7.1.0 Update image (PTF# MH01206), plus the HMC V7R7.1.0 SP1 image (PTF# MH01213), with or without efixes

The MH01219 supersedes MH01213.

General fixes

This package includes the following enhancements and fixes:

• Fixed an issue where if the HMC is configured with IPv6, IBM System Director is not able to discover the IPv6 slp services of that HMC.
• Fixed a problem to prevent migration failure on VMControl or IBM System Director when the migration is initiated by VMControl or IBM System Director.
• Fixed a problem where the RMC connection was being deleted and only recreated after a reboot under extreme stress conditions.
• Fixed a problem where the user could not turn off AME mode from GUI after AME trial expired.
• Removed the null character (0x00) from the end of the lshmcusr command output.
• Fixed a problem where configuration of the SNMP trap notification settings via the Customer Notification Settings GUI panel would fail if the same settings were first configured via the CLI.
• Updated the help documentation to include the POWER7 processor compatibility mode information.
• Updated help topics to include further detail about CPU utilization.
• Fixed a problem where "Managed Systems/LIC Information" was not present in the call home record.
• Fixed a performance delay when the HMC was determining what firmware fixpacks were available from the IBM Service website repository.
• Fixed a problem where local vterm sessions would stop receiving keyboard input.
• Fixed a problem with memory threshold definitions that caused the HMC to erroneously report E212E113.
• Fixed a problem where the slpd process caused the HMC to report SRC E212E161.
• Fixed a problem where call home could fail due to a missing file on the HMC.
• Fixed a problem where problem call home would fail with error "WSWS3713E ? Connection timed out" when Internet VPN is the only configured call home path and outbound https is blocked by a firewall.
• Fixed a problem where weak ciphers would still be present and used by the HMC after using chhmcencr to remove them.
• Improved performance for the lshwres command for virtual FC adapters.
• Fixed a problem where dynamic lpar of processor units via the graphical interface may use an incorrect processor unit value.
• Fixed a problem where install corrective service may fail after 60 minutes with error HSCP0207.
• Fixed a problem with the add fru procedure for double wide PCI cards.
• Fixed an error when more than one system is selected in the Updates panel.
• Updated HMC help information for POWER7 servers.
• Fixed a problem where viewing serviceable events remotely localizes the event time to the remote browser's timezone.

Repair and Verify fixes for IBM Power System 570, 575 and 595 (POWER6 technology)

This package includes the following fixes:

• Fixed the DCA exchange R&V procedure to power down the 5803/5873/7045/5791/5797 I/O drawer and not the entire system.
• Updated Repair and Verify procedures for POWER6 570 servers to correct an exception that points to com.ibm.hwmca.xfw.service.eclipz.panel.RvRadioBean.
• Fixed a problem with 5798 drawers in expansion frames that prevented service of locations Pn-C1 through Pn-C9.
• Fixed a problem with Frame R&V network validation to fail with SRC 14012A01 when a good path is still available.
• Fixed a problem with 5803 drawers that prevented the AMD LED from being lit.
• Fixed a problem where R&V actions would result in an "HTML Viewer Error".
• Fixed a problem with the Exchange fan procedure on model 9117-MMA.

Security fixes

This package includes the following fixes:

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

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 V7R7.1.0 Service Pack 1

This package updates the HMC from HMC V7.R7.1.0 Service Pack 0 to HMC V7.R7.1.0 Service Pack 1. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03305.

Before you can install PTF MH01213, you must have already install one of the following:

• HMC V7R7.1.0 Recovery installation (PTF# MH01205)
• HMC V7R7.1.0 Update installation (PTF# MH01206

General fixes

This package includes the following enhancements and fixes:

• Additional logging has been added to capture more details when the user attempts a partition migration using Director & HMC. In some cases, the migration process on the HMC may never return but the partition is migrated successfully.
• Fixed an issue so Director shows correct state info instead of "unknown" for the managed system when the lpar is initializing.
• Fixed an issue so changes to the System Phone information were properly persisted when done in the ESA Setup Wizard and via the Manage Customer Information panel.
• Fixed an issue where SNMP Trap Configuration deletes entries when the change button is used and the user selects OK without changing anything.
• Fixed a problem with system plan creation where the plan had incorrect HEA mapping when VLAN ID is set to "none".
• Fixed issues with HMC backup and restore of console data.
• Fixed an issue where a resource non-disruptive system dump was incorrectly displayed as system dump. Resource non-disruptive system Dump type is now shown as resource dump.
• Fixed a problem where errors were being generated during the exchange of AMD.
• Fixed a problem in profile creation to return the error message instead of an unrecoverable error exception.
• Fixed a problem where the HMC was not giving a warning to the user when trying to DLPAR add HEA logical port that was already assigned to the partition.
• Fixed the use of 127.0.0.1 as the HMC "Hardware Management Console" SLP service URL address on the HMC. This avoids the confusion of SLP User-agent code trying to use 127.0.0.1 to connect with the HMC.
• Before release V7R7.1.0, HMC only registers "Hardware-Management-Console" service with one IP address to the SLP Service-agent. Starting from HMC V7R7.1.0 release, HMC (by default) registers its "Hardware-Management-Console" service with all of its configured IP addresses (not including local loopback addresses) as multiple URL records for the same services. Depending upon the subnetwork connected with HMC, the SLP User-agent may choose the proper service URL for further communication.
• HMC now provides two commands for "Hardware-Management-Console" service registration. The chhmc -c slp command can be used to add or remove HMC IP addresses registered to SLP Service-agent.The lshmc -n command can be used for checking the current SLP registered IP addresses.
• Fixed incorrect report of E212E113 that can occur on HMCs with 3Gig or more of real memory.
• Fixed call home error where HMC may send the problem data but does not open a PMH. E3D43103 OR E3550423 may also be reported.
• Fixed a problem where the vterm application stops accepting keystrokes when scrolling large files or command output such as ls ?lR.
• Fixed a problem where lspartition -dlpar may display connection as Active<1> for inactive partitions.
• Fixed description displayed for PCI card CCIN 57B7
• Fixed output of lshwres -F topology command for i5 partitons using virtual fibre channel adapters
• Fixed a problem where dlpar functions for virtual fibre and scsi client adapters is disabled in the GUI for IBM i Partitions on POWER 7 servers.
• Fixed a problem where chhmcencr command ran successfully but did not alter the ciphers being used.
• 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 feature code mappings for 2742 card
• Fixed a problem where user can not launch ASM remotely when using an IPv6 address
• Fixed a problem where mkhmcusr fails if authentication_type is ldap/Kerberos
• Fixed a problem where Partition "current configuration" activation is only available for user hscroot
• Fixed a performance problem that may occur when multiple HMCs managing multiple servers are on the same network.
• Fixed a problem where HSCL251D error may occur during system plan creation
• Fixed a problem where installios fails to install the VIOS partition due to space limitation in the root filesystem.
• 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 a problem where the userid in the dump initiation request via startdump was incorrect.
• Fixed HSCL150E error when trying to delete a partition with switchable IO.

Repair and Verify fixes for IBM Power System 570, 575 and 595

This package includes the following fixes:

• Repair and Verify panel flow change whereby the duplicate panel MRRackAddManagedSystem was removed from the PSXML flow since we already handle this panel later in the flow via a Java bean.
• Fixed Repair and Verify instructions to correct procedure for removing and installing cache card batteries.
• Fixed Repair and Verify instructions to ensure the service person properly records FRU location information.
• Fixed Repair and Verify instructions to open and close rear rack door during the servicing of a rear accessed FRU.
• Fixed Repair and Verify instructions to notate locations of power connections so they are restored in the same fashion at end of repair action.
• Fixed a problem where the location code of the FRU was missing when exchanging the battery.
• Repair and Verify panel fix for when the explanation was not corresponding to a selection item.
• Fixed an issue with wording of Repair and Verify panels for SAS cable and also added a panel that was missing.
• Fixed Repair and Verify instructions to correct procedure for removing and installing SCM modules.
• Fixed Repair and Verify instructions to correct procedure for removing and installing VPD Card.
• Fixed Repair and Verify procedure for Add FRU, Memory for IBM Power System 595.
• Improved the Display Service Effects task.
• Enhancement to install MCM procedure for POWER 595
• Fixed a problem where slot C10 was not available in Repair and Verify for certain enclosures.

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.

Mandatory fix for HMC Version 7 Release 7.1.0

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 3.5.0. You can reference this package by APAR MB03308. This fix must be install on top of one of the following:

• HMC V7R7.1.0 Recovery installation (PTF# MH01205)
• HMC V7R7.1.0 Update installation (PTF# MH01206

This package includes the following fixes:

• Fixed a problem where a user is unable to update their HMC or apply PTF's from re-movable media if their locale is non-english.
• An issue has been fixed where if the HMC has a IPv4/IPv6 dual stack (or multiple NIC Cards) configuration, IBM Director is not able to dis-cover the IPv6 address of the HMC.

Note:

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.
• 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.

This package represents the Update image that can be used to update your HMC from V7R3.5.0, with or without eFixes, to HMC V7R7.1.0. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03273.

Note: HMC Model 7310-C03 cannot be upgraded to HMC Version 7.7 If an HMC is used to manage any POWER7 processor based server, the HMC must be a model CR3 or later model rack-mount HMC or C05 or later deskside HMC.

When IBM Systems Director is used to manage an HMC or if the HMC manages more than 254 partitions, the HMC should have 3GB of RAM minimum and be CR3 model or later rack-mount or C06 or later deskside.

HMC Version 7.7.1 supports managing a maximum of 48 servers (non Power 590/595 models) or 32 IBM Power 590/595 servers with a maximum of 1024 partitions across the managed servers.

Please see PTF MH01205, the HMC V7 R7.1.0 Recovery Media package, for the list of enhancements, fixes and known issues for this Update package.

This package represents the Recovery image with which you can upgrade your HMC from HMC V6R1.3.0 or higher to HMC V7R7.1.0. You can also use this package to install a clean version of HMC V7R7.1.0. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03271.

Note: HMC Model 7310-C03 cannot be upgraded to HMC Version 7.7 If an HMC is used to manage any POWER7 processor based server, the HMC must be a model CR3 or later model rack-mount HMC or C05 or later deskside HMC.

When IBM Systems Director is used to manage an HMC or if the HMC manages more than 254 partitions, the HMC should have 3GB of RAM minimum and be CR3 model or later rack-mount or C06 or later deskside.

HMC Version 7.7.1 supports managing a maximum of 48 servers (non Power 590/595 models) or 32 IBM Power 590/595 servers with a maximum of 1024 partitions across the managed servers.

This package provides the following enhancements:

Command line

• The following commands have been enhanced to support Active Memory Expansion (POWER7 servers only): chsyscfg, lssyscfg, mksyscfg, chhwres, and lshwres.
• The chsysstate command has been enhanced to support activating partitions with their current configurations.
• The migrlpar and lslparmigr commands have been enhanced to support setting and displaying the inactive profile migration policy.
• A new attribute has been added to the lshwres command to display the minimum slot number that can be assigned to user-defined virtual I/O adapters on Virtual I/O Server partitions. To display this information, run the following command:
  lshwres -r virtualio --rsubtype slot --level sys
• The log_port_ids attribute displayed by the lshwres -r hea --rsubtype phys --level port command has been deprecated. It has been replaced by the logical_port_ids attribute.
• The port_counters attribute displayed by the lshwres -r hea --rsubtype phys --level port --stat command has been removed. The attributes embedded within the port_counters attribute are now displayed as separate attributes.

General

• Added support for POWER7 processor based servers. This HMC version will manage POWER5, POWER6 and POWER7 processor-based servers.
• The VIOS can be installed to a specific disk by specifying the -E PVID flag to the installios command. The PVID value can be obtained using the lsvg command on the VIOS and this flag is valid when executing the installios command in the non-wizard mode.
• In HMC V7.3.5.0, when a partition does not have a last activated profile, the lssyscfg -r lpar -F curr_profile command outputs "none". Previously, this command output "", that is, an empty string. This defect causes the lssyscfg -r lpar -F curr_profile command to revert back to its previous behavior for partitions that do not have a last activated profile, and output "" again.
• Enhancement to support status updates for IBM Director servers that connect to the HMC.
• Removed restriction of 128 of Active Memory Shared (AMS) partitions in a Shared Memory Pool for POWER7 processor-based servers.
• Removed the virtual adapter slot restriction for Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) partitions for POWER7 processor-based servers. Previously, virtual slots 2 through 10 were reserved for VIOS partitions.
• Enhancements to support Inactive Logical Partition Migration.
• Performance enhancements to support HMC that manage large partition counts.
• Enhancements to support Active Memory Expansion.
• Enhancement to support partition activation from current configuration.
• Extensive logging has been added to the events recorded during Scheduled Operations. The events are more verbose. In this HMC release, a number of improvements and fixes were made to the handling of Scheduled Operations. These improvements fix problems with handling errors from Scheduled Operations. They also fix problems with Scheduled Operations failing to run silently, with no logging of a problem.
• Error handling has been added to detect rare cases of startup and initialization problems in the HMC. Previously, in these rare cases, the HMC would fail silently and run in a degraded mode with no notification to the user. Now, the HMC detects these problems better and presents error messages on the local console.

The following fixes are included in this package:

General fixes

• Fixed a problem where the number of utilization events displayed on GUI was less than requested.
• Fixed a problem where unnecessary log files are not removed.
• Enablement of HMC to off-load a dump up to maximum size of 7 GB as compared to the limit of 4 GB. Dumps greater than 7 GB will be truncated to 7 GB and an entry is added in /dump/dump.log indicating the truncation.
• Fixed the problem where mksysplan incorrectly identified 78A2 and 9A01as expansion units causing the deploy system plan to fail.
• Fixed the problem where mksysplan created a plan with incorrect HEA mapping when a VLAN ID is set to "none".
• Fixed a problem where the HMC ran out of memory when displaying utilization data even when the user specified a small number of events.
• Fixed a problem where certain error messages are displayed without a message identifier (HSCLxxxx).
• Fixed a problem where if the HMC is rebooted soon after changing data in the Manage Customer Information panel, service event E35F0013 was called home.
• Fixed a problem where changes to the System Phone information were properly persisted if changed in the ESA Setup Wizard but not if changed via the Manage Customer Information panel.
• Fixed a small memory leak in the periodic operational test and hardware service information collection functions. This fix enables AIX performance measurement collection by default.
• Fixed problem where the HMC required a second reboot after an update.
• Fixed a problem to prevent a USB hang on boot after installing an HMC service pack package and the HMC is rebooted
• Fixed a problem where the 5250 Miscellaneous preference panel did not display correctly for DBCS Japanese locale.
• Fixed a problem to prevent error HSCL1588 when attempting to dynamically change tagged io setting
• Fixed a problem when using Director to connect to a discovered HMC. The remote browser opened to port 8443 instead of port 443.
• Fixed a problem to prevent call home error E3550423 from being generated during the "test connection" UI action.
• Fixed a problem where scheduled operations will intermittently fail to execute without indication of an attempt to run or error.
• 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 a problem that could cause the Call Home option of the Manage Dumps task to report success, yet fail to call home the dump. The fix is for an intermittent problem which only surfaces on Storage System HMCs.
• Fixed a problem that could cause the data collected by the HMC for problems reported by the HMC to be incomplete. Specifically, some data specific to the failing system, such as its partition map and VPD, might be excluded from the call home data.
• Fixed the problem that when a DLPAR remove Physical IO is followed immediately by a DLPAR add physical IO on the same LPAR for the same IO, the DLPAR add Physical IO fails.
• Fixed a problem where the LPAR activation would fail after a customer does a priority restore giving priority to the current data. This would cause the additional VLANs to get corrupted.
• Fixed a problem where non concurrent maintenance exchange of DASD backplane on model E8A and M50 POWER6 servers would not show steps to connect and disconnect SAS cables.

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

• Fixed a problem where DASD exchange will generate errors on model MMA servers.ML.
• Fixed a problem where concurrent maintenance VPD card exchange will not show the connect all power cords panel in the correct sequence during the service action on model MMA servers
• Fixed a problem where block concurrent maintenance of memory will not display the panel to disconnect cables at the beginning of the service action on model MMA servers.
• Allow managed system to enter power saver mode even with a guarded CEC DCA.
• Fixed a problem to now discriminate between 5797/5798 and 5791/5794 IO drawers during Repair and Verify service.
• Fixed a problem to now include Frame and IO drawer MTMS when determining problem ownership during Repair and Verify.
• Fixed a problem with formatting of Add IO Drawer panel to make it more usable.
• Remove unused tools from list of tools required for repair.
• Add C10 FRU location to 5791/5794 Repair and Verify FRU configuration table.
• Fixed a problem to now display error message when there is no RMC connection from the HMC to an LPAR.
• Fixed a problem where a Concurrent Node Add operation could time out and recovery would not run correctly and subsequently prevented operation retry.
• Fixed a problem where the HMC panel flow was incorrect after performing POWER 595 MCM exchange, remove, or install tasks.
• During group block FRU replacement of MCM panels, the ordering of R&V panels was corrected.
• Updated Repair & Verify procedure for POWER 595 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 attempting to remove an enclosure.

Security fixes in HMC V7.7.1.0

This package provides the following known issues:

• 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: To work around this problem on the Web UI, 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 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: To work around this problem, turn off the MSP attribute on any VIOS partition that is not needed as an MSP for partition mobility operations. For partition migration operations and partition migration validation operations, another workaround for this problem is to specify which source and destination MSP IP address you wish to use for the operation.

• 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: To work around this problem, 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: To work around this problem, 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.

• When we have an adapter with location code similar to ----', mksysplan fails to run successfully. By "removing" this adapter before running mksysplan, this problem can be alleviated; However, the information about this particular adapter will not be captured by mksysplan.

• When performing cross hmc partition migration operation, if the client partition is using vlans with virtual switch of the id > 0, the vlans setting on the target managed system will be set to use virtual switch of the id 0. So this may cause the problem of the client partition not pinable after migration. The workaround for this problem is not to use the cross hmc partition migration (use same hmc partition migration instead).

• The Network Validation task function is not intended for an I/O only Frame and if executed will result in an error message of HSCS0325.

• Not able to group the custom groups in the System Management view.

• HMC Call Home with E212E161. On HMCs with IBM i partitions configured to call home using the HMC modem, the l2tpd process runs out of file descriptors.

• usb flash drive may not appear in format media list.

• Workaround: unplug device, reboot, and replug USB device on HMC after it comes up from reboot.

• Excessive closure of Serviceable Events. The use of the SHIFT key to modify selection in the table of serviceable events selects more events than the user expects. When the delete action is taken, a large number of events are deleted.

• Workaround: Do not use SHIFT key modifier to select events.

• User interface settings at logoff not changed to default values. If one unchecks all of the boxes in "Change User Interface Settings" gui, (including "Save settings as my default"), then one should expect the default settings for a new session. That is not the case.

• Workaround: manually set default settings.

• Japanese text in Quick Filter window turns into English. Under the Quick Filters for System Plans in the HMC, the user locale is not being honored. This problem may apply to all locales. It appears to be limited to the quick filters.

• Unable to use some filter functions. On any hmc table with a numeric-data column - some filter options that require "two inputs" (eg "between") don't show the "other" input box.

• NullPointerException occurs while performing Guided Setup Wizard.

• Workaround: Restart the guided setup wizard, which is accessible from the Welcome screen of the thscroot user.

• Close message link not working properly. On the view events panel, if one puts in an invalid time or date, then one gets the proper error message. Then when clicking 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.

• Time(second) is not set correctly under Japanese environment. In japanese environment, when one sets the time, the seconds field is set to 0 no matter what is entered.

• Tasks panel "Collapse All/Expand All" button disable. System management menus have more "collapse all/expand all" button greyed out even though there are more items that are collapsable/expandable.

• Workaround: expand/collapse manually one by one.

• Console events are not correctly sorted in ascending/descending order.

• After executing ping with an invalid address, ping does not work.

• Workaround: Go back to HMC Management menus, then to ping tab and ping will then work.

• Resource role is not copied correctly.

• Custom Group Data (sub-group) is not replicated. A Data Replication slave HMC discovers a new custom group but not a sub-group.

• Local Customization Data Change Warning is not displayed. Customer is warned about deleting Customer information, group, modem configuration and outbound connectivity data but not with user profile, kerberos or LDAP data. This is in a Customizable Data Replication slave HMC.

• The help window can sometimes not be closed.

  Workaround: Use ALT-TAB to navigate to the desired Window.

• Console window opens in background in Firefox.

• When opening the console window for an lpar from Mozilla Firefox, the console window is sent to the background behind the hmc main window.

  Workarounds:(1) Minimize the browser window holding the main HMC WUI, and locate the console window. (2) Run with a non-maximized browser window holding the main WUI, and you will see the console window open up beneath it.

• Installing corrective service using a media image on a HMC configured for a non-English language fails with 'Invalid keyword /media/cdrom/media image/ Corrective service installation failed.'

  Workaround: Set the language to English or burn the media as data, not image.

• This problem occurs when the HMC is deleting old dumps to accommodate new dumps, While selecting the dump files to delete, the HMC chops the filename to 40 characters, filenames which are more that 40 character are not getting deleted,

  Workaround: user has to make sure the dump filenames are not more than 40 characters.

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.7.1.0 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.7.1.0 can be found here:

Recovery media upgrade and installation

Notes:

• The Install Corrective Service task now allows you to install corrective service updates from the ISO image files for 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.
• The ISO image requires DVD-R media (should you choose to burn the image to media).
• To install the 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 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 to install corrective service. Follow the syntax in this example:
  updhmc -t s -h <myservername> -f </home/updates/corrrective_service.iso> -u <HMC_username> -i

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