Hardware Management Console Readme

For use with Version 8 Release 8.6.0 (base level or any Service Pack)

Date: 11 June 2018
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      Contents

<#ibm-content> The information in this Readme contains the fix list and
other package information about the Hardware Management Console.

  * PTF MH01764 <#MH01764>
  * Important Notes regarding PTF MH01764 <#important>
  * Package information <#package>
  * General fix <#fixes>
  * Installation <#install>
  * PowerVM in Social Media <#powervm>


    PTF MH01764

This package includes fix for HMC V8 R8.6.0 or any subsequent service
packs. You can also reference this package by PTF MH01764 and APAR
MB04151. This image can be installed on top of HMC Version 8 Release
8.6.0 (PTF MH01654) or any subsequent service packs with or without
additional fixes.


      Important Notes regarding PTF MH01764

  * If you are currently running HMC Version 8 Release 8.6.0 with
    Service Pack 3 (PTF MH01711) or any previous Service Pack/PTF, this
    PTF must be installed before restoring the backup of HMC critical
    console data.

  * This PTF is not cumulative.



/Package information/ Package name 	Size 	Checksum (sha1sum) 	APAR# 	PTF#
MH01764.iso 	456704 	16dacdff1976e1b0a53ae658177240089b139d03
	MB04151 	MH01764
Splash Panel information (or lshmc -V output)

"version= Version: 8
 Release: 8.6.0
 Service Pack: 3
HMC Build level 20160914.1
MH01764: Fix for restore of critical console data (05-25-2018)
","base_version=V8R8.6.0
"




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    *General fix*


  * Fixed an issue with restoring backup of HMC critical console data.
    This issue halts the process of restore with following error message
    at HMC local console:
    "/A critical error occurred during the recovery of archive data.//
    //The system may be unstable. It is recommended the HMC be
    re-installed and manually reconfigured.//
    //Failing Component://
    //TASK_RESTORECCD//
    //Contact your service representative to determine the severity//
    //of this condition if you choose to proceed. Press <Enter> to//
    //continue the boot sequence or press 'R', then <Enter> to//
    //re-install the HMC./"

    This fix must be installed prior to restoring backup of HMC critical
    console data on HMC Version 8 Release 8.6.0 with Service Pack 3(PTF
    MH01711) or any previous Service Pack/PTF.


    Installation

Installation instructions for HMC Version 8 upgrades and corrective
service can be found at these locations:

Upgrading or restoring HMC Version 8
<http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1020109>

Installation methods for HMC Version 8 fixes
<http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1020134>

Instructions and images for upgrading via a remote network install can
be found here:

HMC V8 network installation images and installation instructions
<http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1020108>


    PowerVM in Social Media

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<http://ibm.biz/powervmwiki>
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