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

• HMC V7 R7.3.0 Service Pack 4
• Enhancements and fixes in HMC V7 R7.3.0 SP4
• Installation
• Additional information

This package includes fixes for HMC Version 7 Release 7.3.0. You can also reference this package by APAR MB03610. You can install this image on top of any of the following packages, with or without efixes:

• HMC Version 7 Release 7.3.0 Recovery installation (MH01255)
• HMC Version 7 Release 7.3.0 Update installation (MH01256)
• HMC Version 7 Release 7.3.0 SP1 (MH01265)
• HMC Version 7 Release 7.3.0 SP2 (MH01279)
• HMC Version 7 Release 7.3.0 SP3 (MH01303)

This package provides the following new function and enhancements:

General

• Fixed an HMC hang issue which can occur when the system is fully loaded and user tries to collect the logs using pedbg.
• Fixed a problem where the rmprofdata command does not remove all of the backup profile data files.
• Fixed a problem where a user was unable to login to ASMI with the correct user and password.
• Fixed issue with backup/restore procedure overriding custom Ethernet adapter configuration.
• Fixed an issue where certain commands on the HMC would return error messages containing actzTrace: command not found.
• Fixed a race condition in RMC and LparCmdRM that could result in leaving lpars with no DLPAR/LPM capabilities, error HSCLA246 and HSCLA296 were reported in some cases.

Repair and Verify

• Added a 10 minute busy dialog towards the end of the Add Enclosure > 9125-F2C MES procedure to allow the CEC to fully connect to the management console.
• Fixed incorrect R&V instruction for CEC Drawer and DCCA on 9125-F2C.
• Fixed issue for 9125-F2C systems with XCAT, when exchanging CEC DCCA to use the MAC address and not the IP Address.
• Fixed issue with non blinking LEDs on CEC drawer and roll-up led (EPO) while performing R&V to exchange CEC Drawer.
• Fixed issue where the delay service action was not honored when servicing a bulk power component.
• Added an option to go non concurrent exchange when an exception happened while performing R&V to exchange defective DE port card on 9125-F2C concurrently.
• Added a new panel to recommend the workaround of repairing DCCA on 9125-F2C with multiple CECs.
• Added more detailed error reporting for CEC Drawer Adds under 9125-F2C.
• Fixed an issue with the repair procedure for exchanging DCA FRUs on 9125-F2C to prevent deactivating an lpar of the incorrect managed system.
• Fixed multiple exchange FRU procedures for 9125-F2C where the confirmation of the LED panel is shown before SSR opens the door.
• Fixed out of order panels for Add a PU Book on 9119-FHA and missing panel to remove the NAM bracket.
• Fixed BPR exchange procedure for 9125-F2C so that the "Prev" button will move back only one panel.
• Improved current behavior/content across all MES WCII FRU/Enclosure operations.
• Improved Bulk Power isolation procedures to prevent HTML Viewer Error.
• Fixed a problem with repair of CEC DCCA on 9125-F2C that prevented the panel for the pressure test from appearing.

Security

• Security fix for HMC webserver (port 443).
• Fixed security issue in product engineering shell.

Installation instructions for HMC V7 R.7.x updates and fixes can be found here:

Installation methods for HMC Version 7 updates and fixes

Recovery media upgrade and installation instructions for HMC V7 R.7.x can be found here:

Upgrading or restoring HMC Version 7

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.