For use with HMC Version 7 Release 7.8.0 Service Pack 1

 

Contents

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

• PTF MH01416
• Package information
• List of fixes
• Installation
• Additional information

This package includes a mandatory fix for HMC Version 7 Release 7.8.0 SP1.  You can reference this package by APAR# MB03789.  This fix must be installed on top of Version 7 Release 7.8.0 Service Pack 1 (MH01397). 

This package includes the following fixes:

• Fixed an issue with multiple call homes of SRCs E35A0011 and E35A0015.
  
• Fixed an issue with call home via modem failing with “Connectivity failed”.
  
• Fixed an issue with a scheduled backup task using ftp failing with error Backup of critical console data exited with rc=27.
  
• Fixed an issue to prevent the managed system from going into Incomplete state.
  
• Fixed an issue where the HMC allowed for username creation with a “.” in the name but prevented login with that userid.
  
• Increased maximum ssh concurrent session limit to prevent random disconnect issue during concurrent lpar migration.
  

Installation instructions for HMC Version 7 upgrades, updates and corrective service can be found at these locations:

Installation methods for HMC Version 7 updates and fixes

Upgrading or restoring HMC Version 7

Instructions and images for upgrading via a remote network install can be found here (for all HMC releases):

HMC network installation images

Notes:

1. 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.
2. This image requires DVD -R media.
3. 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.
4. The updhmc command line command has also been modified to use the *.iso file. 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.