How do I upgrade HMC version?
Procedure
- In the navigation area, click the HMC Management icon. , and then select Console Management.
- In the content pane, click Save Upgrade Data. The Save Upgrade Data wizard opens.
- Select the media on which you want to save the upgrade data.
- Click Finish.
- Wait for the task to complete.
- Click OK.
- Continue with Step 8.
How do I get the HMC system plan?
In the navigation pane, click the HMC Management icon . Click All System Plans. The All System plans page is displayed.
What OS is HMC?
System z9’s HMC no longer uses OS/2, but instead uses a modified version of Linux with an OS/2 lookalike interface to ease transition as well as a new interface.
How do I find HMC version?
To check the firmware level by using the HMC command line, enter the following command on the HMC command line: lshmc –V.
How do I upgrade virtual HMC?
Network
- Step 1: Save Profile Data. Perform a Save Profile Data for each managed system to save an additional copy of partition/profile configurations.
- Step 2: Save Upgrade Data. A Save Upgrade Data task must be done to preserve information on the HMC before performing the upgrade.
- Step 3: Upgrade the HMC to V9.2.950. a.
How do I upgrade HMC from v8 to V9?
Upgrade the HMC to HMC V9 via Recovery media
- Select HMC Management.
- Select Save Upgrade Data.
- Select media type USB flash drive, then click Next.
- Click Finish.
- Wait for the Save Upgrade Data task to complete.
How do I access IBM HMC?
To access the HMC remotely, open the supported browser and enter the URL of https://. Note that you must specify secure http (https). If your HMC host name is not in the DNS, you should specify the IP address assigned to the HMC for remote access. You may receive an certificate warning.
What is the use of HMC?
The Hardware Management Console (HMC) is a hardware appliance that you can use to configure and control one or more managed systems. You can use the HMC to create and manage logical partitions and activate Capacity Upgrade on Demand.
How do I upgrade HMC V9R1 to v9r2?
Before upgrading, complete the following:
- Verify HMC model is compatible with V9R1.
- Verify HMC minimum level and that the “Upgrade iFix” is applied.
- Review/repair and close all service events.
- Reboot the HMC.
- Verify Server Model and Firmware are compatible.
- Review the readme file.
How do I backup my HMC?
To back up the HMC critical data, do the following:
- In the navigation area, click HMC Management.
- Select Back up HMC Data.
- Select an archive option.
- Follow the instructions on the window to back up the data.