PTF MH01190

Fix for HMC Version 7 Release 3.4.0

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 3.4.0. You can reference this package by APAR MB03026.

Before you can install this fix (MH01190), you must first install MH01147 (HMC V7R3.4.0 recovery image).

Package information
Package nameSizeChecksumAPAR#PTF#
MH01190.iso 12988416 47547 MB03026 MH01190
MH01190.zip 11926377 49593
Splash panel information (lshmc -v output)
==> lshmc -V
"version= Version: 7
Release: 3.4.0
Service Pack: 0
HMC Build level 20081112.1
MH01190: Restore of double backup of critical console data (07-27-2009)
","base_version=V7R3.4.0
"

Fixes

For a history of updates, fixes and enhancements for HMC 7.3.4.0, see the following:

HMC V7.3.4.0 cumulative fix history and Readme

This package includes the following fix:

This fix addresses a problem that occurs when the console data backup is used to restore an HMC to its previous state (Task: Backup HMC data). This fix is only needed for the HMC V7 R340 base code (MH01147). This fix is not needed for any HMC V7 R340 service packs or iFixes because the problem is in the recovery DVD media.

Note

If you experience an HMC problem that requires a reload of the HMC and you have a CCD (Critical Console Data) backup on the DVD-RAM media or USB Flash media, you can safely restore your data by using the following procedure.

  1. Reinstall the HMC by using the V7 R340 recovery DVD. The DVD-RAM/USB Key with the CCD data should not be inserted into the HMC.
  2. Complete the installation, but without selecting the Restore option.
  3. Apply PTF MH01190. Do not apply any other PTF's or service packs.
  4. Reboot the HMC.
  5. Select the DVD Restore option from the GUI (Task: Restore HMC Data). Selecting this task sets a property that tells the HMC to prompt for the recovery DVD at boot.
  6. Insert the DVD or USB Flash Drive that contains the backup data into the HMC, and then reboot the HMC.
  7. Answer the prompt to restore the data.

Installation

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

Update corrective services instructions for HMC Version 7

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

Recovery media upgrade and installation