Hardware Management Console Readme

PREREQ PTF for upgrading from Version 9 R1 to V9 R2M950

Updated: 02 December 2020
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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 MH01857 <#MH01857>
  * PTF MH01858 <#MH01858>
  * Package information <#package>
  * General and Security fixes <#fixes>
  * Installation <#install>



    PTF MH01857 HMC 950 PRE-PTF for HMC V9 R1 - for vHMC for x86
    hypervisors (5765-HMW)

This package includes an interim fix for the HMC V9 R1 release to be
used as a prerequisite before upgrading to HMC V9 R2 M950. You can also
reference this package by PTF MH01857 and APAR MB04247. This interim fix
can be installed on existing HMC Version 9 Release 1 installation with
or without additional service packs or PTFs.

*Note*: This prereq PTF requires a mandatory reboot of the HMC.


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/Package information/ Package name 	Size 	Checksum (sha1sum) 	APAR# 	PTF#
MH01857_x86.iso 	940032 	153885c4465e4eb3169e3d5656ee4de87533878d
	MB04247 	MH01857
Splash Panel information (or lshmc -V output)

"version= Version: 9
 Release: 1
 Service Pack: 910
HMC Build level 1803052221
MH01857 - Save upgrade fix for HMC V9R1 M910+
","base_version=V9R1
"
/*Note*//: Here, prereq PTF is installed over 910.0 and recognized by
PTF number and its description. Whereas the build id still refers to
910.0.//
///

//
//


    PTF MH01858 HMC 950 PRE-PTF for HMC V9 R1 - for 7063 Machine Types
    or vHMC for PowerVM (5765-HMB)

This package includes an interim fix for the HMC V9 R1 release to be
used as a prerequisite before upgrading to HMC V9 R2 M950. You can also
reference this package by PTF MH01858 and APAR MB04248. This interim fix
can be installed on existing HMC Version 9 Release 1 installation with
or without additional service packs or PTFs.

*Note*: This prereq PTF requires a mandatory reboot of the HMC.

/Package information/ Package name 	Size 	Checksum (sha1sum) 	APAR# 	PTF#
MH01858_ppc.iso 	966656 	11abb1b0708bf3a87dfeb0bfae8afb61e55275e2
	MB04248 	MH01858
Splash Panel information (or lshmc -V output)

"version= Version: 9
 Release: 1
Service Pack: 941
HMC Build level 2010221041
MH01858 - Save upgrade fix for HMC V9R1 M910+
MH01860 - HMC V9R1 M941
MH01868 - iFix for HMC V9R1 M941
","base_version=V9R1
"
/*Note*: Here, prereq PTF is installed over 941.3 and recognized by PTF
number and its description. Whereas the build id still refers to 941.3./



    *The mandatory fix requirement*


  * Ensures that once the HMC is upgraded to the 950 version, all CECs
    and BPCs connect to the HMC. Without the fix, all CECs and BPCs will
    go to "Failed Authentication" state.
  * Includes fix for PCM database incompatibility issues while upgrading
    to 950.


    Installation

Installation instructions for HMC Version 9 upgrades and corrective
service can be found at these locations:

Upgrading or restoring HMC Version 9
<http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1022502>

Updating, upgrading, and migrating your HMC machine code
<https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9hai/p9hai_upgrades_enh.htm>

Model 7063 and vHMC for PowerVM: Upgrading the HMC from Version V9R1 to
V9R2M950 <https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6371902>

vHMC on x86: Upgrading the HMC from Version V9R1 to V9R2M950
<https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6372280>

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

HMC V9 network installation images and installation instructions
<http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1022503>