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

Date: 11 June 2018
(C) Copyright International Business Machines Corp., 2017 All rights reserved.

Contents

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

• PTF MH01764
• Important Notes regarding PTF MH01764
• Package information
• General fix
• Installation
• PowerVM in Social Media

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.

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

Upgrading or restoring HMC Version 8

Installation methods for HMC Version 8 fixes

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

HMC V8 network installation images and installation instructions