Hardware Management Console Readme

For use with Version 10 Release 3 Maintenance 1050 (V10R3M1050)

Updated: 28 August 2024

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Contents

These instructions contain the following information specific to the HMC V10 R3 M1050 code level

Terminology

x86 -  This term is used to reference the Intel hypervisors (KVM, VMWare, Xen) on which Virtual HMC can be installed. Note: HMC V10R3 release for x86 is not supported on bare metal (7042 hardware appliances).

ppc64 or ppc64le -
describes the Linux code that is compiled to run on Power-based servers or LPARS (Logical Partitions)




HMC V10 R3 M1050 Recovery Media - for 7063 Hardware

This package represents the Recovery image that can be used to install HMC V10 R3 M1050 on the 7063 machine type. This Recovery image can be used to upgrade to HMC V10 R3 M1050 from a minimum level of HMC V10R1. You can reference the Recovery image by APAR MB04432 and PTF MF71420.


Package name Size Checksum (sha1sum) APAR# PTF#
HMC_Recovery_V10R3M1050_ppc.iso
6671360000 110ba815405e095c2c206026d44e05d583687696
MB04432 MF71420
Splash Panel information (or lshmc -V output)
After installing the Recovery package

"version= Version: 10
Release: 3
Service Pack: 1050
HMC Build level 2310272020
","base_version=V10R3
"



Install/Upgrade Notes



Future Support Notes


Enhancements and new function


General fixes


Command Line Changes

  • The following commands have been enhanced to support Linux dynamic key secure boot: chsyscfg, lssyscfg, and mksyscfg.
  • The following commands have been enhanced to support the new vTPM 2.0 encryption level Power10 version 2: chsyscfg, lssyscfg, and mksyscfg.  The original vTPM 2.0 encryption level value has been deprecated and renamed from Power10 to Power10v1.  The Power10 value will still be accepted by the mksyscfg and chsyscfg commands.  Support for the Power10 value will be removed in a future release.
  • The following commands have been enhanced to support remote restart of partitions configured with virtual persistent memory volumes: lsrrstartlpar and rrstartlpar.
  • Added the upgvios command to upgrade a VIOS.
  • The following commands have been enhanced to support RMC communication using TLS over port 12601: chpsm and lspsm.
  • New options have been added to the chsysconn command to configure IPv6 for the Virtualization Management Interface (VMI) for an Enterprise BMC-based managed system.
  • The following chhmcusr -t default and lshmcusr -t default command attributes have been deprecated and renamed: max_webui_login_attempts has been renamed to max_login_attempts, and webui_login_suspend_time has been renamed to login_suspend_time.  The original attribute names will still be accepted by the chhmcusr command and will still be output by the lshmcusr command when the -F option is used.  Support for the original attribute names will be removed in a future release.  These attribute settings now apply to SSH and REST API sessions in addition to GUI sessions.
  • A new option has been added to the chhmc command to configure the SSH timeout, which is the maximum amount of time that an SSH session can remain idle or inactive before it is closed.  The SSH timeout setting has been added to the lshmc -r command output.
  • Added support for SSH keys to the cpfile command.
  • Changed the getupgfiles command to always require the –r option.
  • Added the system name to the lsdump -h command output.
  • Deprecated the command chhmc -c pcmprocusage -s modify --deductidle on/off since it no longer has any impact.  Also deprecated the lshmc –p command.  Both commands will be removed in a future release.

Performance & Scale

  • With V10 R3 M1050, a single HMC can manage up to 48 systems & 2000 partitions across the systems being managed by HMC with minimum requirements as below
    • 16GB memory for 1 -500 partitions
    • 32 GB memory for 500 -2000 partitions
  • For maximum number of systems and partitions when HMC is used in combination with CMC, PowerVC, VM HA/DR, please refer to the corresponding product documentation. For other configuration requirements for Virtual HMC Appliance, please refer to - Installing the HMC virtual appliance


Known issues and Limitations

  • Dates, times, and numbers on the GUI Performance dashboard are shown in the format based on the HMC language instead of the browser language.
  • The entire ENZ0 PCIe Gen4 I/O expansion drawer will be powered off when an Exchange FRU or repair of the Lightpipe Assembly is performed.
  • When performing a partition migration validation operation on the GUI, when the vNIC or SR-IOV mappings are edited, those mappings may disappear from the GUI when submitted for validation again.
  • If the managed system has generated SRC B158BA2A, this SRC does not show any description on the Serviceable Events page.


Best Practices


Web browser requirements

Learn about the requirements your web browser must meet to monitor and control the HMC.

HMC web browser support requires HTML 2.0, JavaScript 1.0, Java™ Virtual Machine (JVM), Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 8 U151, and cookie support in browsers that will connect to the HMC. Contact your support personnel to assist you in determining if your browser is configured with a Java Virtual Machine. The web browser must use HTTP 1.1. If you are using a proxy server, HTTP 1.1 must be enabled for the proxy connections. Additionally, pop-ups must be enabled for all HMCs addressed in the browser if running with pop-ups disabled.

The following browsers have been tested:

Google Chrome

HMC V10 R3 M1050 supports Google Chrome Version 107.0.5304.110 (Official Build) (64-bit).

Mozilla Firefox

MC V10 R3 M1050 supports Mozilla Firefox 107.0.1 (64-bit).

Safari

HMC V10 R3 M1050 supports Safari Version 16.1 (18614.2.9.1.12).

Microsoft Edge

HMC V10 R3 M1050 supports Version 107.0.1418.62 (Official build) (64-bit).


Clearing the Browser Cache

In Microsoft Edge
  1. Open Microsoft Edge,
  2. Select Menu (3 dots icon on top right corner of the browser)
  3. Click on Settings
  4. On the left panel, under Settings, click on "Privacy, search & services".
  5. Under Clear browsing data, click on "Choose what to clear".
  6. Select "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files" check box
  7. Click on “Clear now” button.

In Mozilla Firefox

1. In the top-right corner of the browser window click the menubutton
    Choose History, and then Clear Recent History.
    In time range to clear, select "Everything"
    In the Details section, select "Cookies" and "Cache"
    Click on "Clear now"
2. In the top-right corner of the browser window click the menu button
    Choose Options > Advanced > Network >
    In "Offline Web Content and User Data" section click on "Clear Now"

In Google Chrome

1. In the top-right corner of the browser window, click the Chrome menu
    Choose History.
    Click the button Clear browsing data. A dialog will appear.
    From the drop-down menu, select "the beginning of time."
    Check the boxes "Cookies, site, and plug-in data" and "Cache"
    Click the button Clear browsing data.
2. Open the following URL with the Chrome browser: chrome://appcache-internals/
    If there is an entry related to the target hmc, click the corresponding "Remove" link

Other web browser considerations

Session cookies need to be enabled in order for ASMI to work when connected to HMC remotely. The ASM proxy code saves session information and uses it.

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Microsoft Edge
  2. Select Menu (3 dots icon on top right corner of the browser).
  3. Click on Settings  Cookies and site permissions.
  4. Under “Cookies and data stored” click on “Manage and delete cookies and site data”.
  5. Turn on “Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended)” to unblock cookies.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click Tools > Options.
  2. Click the Cookies Tab.
  3. Select Allow sites to set cookies.
    If you want to allow only specific sites, select Exceptions, and add the HMC to allow access.

BMC Browser requirements

To access local console in OpenPower environment required the following browser requirements with JRE Plugin Version 8 U144
  • Google Chrome Version 107.0.5304.110.
  • Firefox Version 107.0.1
  • Microsoft Edge Version  107.0.1418.62
  • Safari Version 16.1 (18614.2.9.1.12)

Installing HMC in the OpenPower Environment, 7063 Machine type 

Setup and cabling of the 7063-CR1:
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power10?topic=rack-cabling-mounted-7063-cr1-hmc

Setup and cabling of the 7063-CR2:
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power10?topic=rack-cabling-mounted-7063-cr2-hmc

Pre-installation considerations, cabling, and configuration of a new 7063-CR2 Power HMC:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6485099

The 7063-CR1 and 7063-CR2 uses a BMC based service processor that provides remote management capability:
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eih/p9eih_openbmc_kickoff.htm

The most current version of the install procedure for the HMC is here:
Upgrading the HMC from Version V10R1M1010 or V10R2M1030 to V10R3M1050
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7074590

Note: Use of an external USB 3.0 DVD device on the 7063-CR1 will require use of a y-cable connected to 2 USB ports in order to power the device properly.



Virtual HMC Installation for x86 hypervisors

Installation Images 

Download of the Power Hardware Management Virtual Appliance (vHMC) install images for x86 hypervisors are available at the Entitled Systems Support site (ESS): http://www-304.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/OpenServlet.wss .  You must be entitled to Product ID 5765-VHX in order to download 5765-VHX from the ESS site.

Upgrade of 5765-HMW to 5765-VHX is supported. Check the Upgrade Notes section above for further details.

Fixes, mandatory fixes and service packs for the vHMC are common to the Power Hardware management console (HMC) and will be available at IBM Fix Central.

Installation guidance for installing the vHMC into your hypervisor is found in the IBM Knowledge Center. Installation procedures may vary depending on the operating system you use and the hypervisor you use.

A feature of the vHMC is the activation engine which allows you to preconfigure the HMC Console by passing configuration information to the HMC at the first boot of the HMC, when using these images. Please look at the on-line Knowledge Center documentation on using the Activation Engine feature.

Notes for the Virtual Appliance for  x86 hypervisors
Notice: Download of the Power Hardware Management Virtual Appliance (vHMC) install images for x86 hypervisors are available at the Entitled Systems Support site (ESS): http://www-304.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/OpenServlet.wss . Entitlement for Product ID 5765-VHX is needed to download from the ESS site. Fixes, mandatory fixes and service packs for this product are common to the Power Hardware Management Console Appliance (HMC) and will be available from Fix Central site.
Package name Size Checksum (sha1sum)
VHMC_ESX_SHA256_V10R3M1050.tgz
6693726968
db4df64ea32baa0c2a9fc26aa5ae9aee9a4b8be0
vHMC_UEFI_KVM_V10R3M1050.tgz
6484653617
db34892f038333bc56e384d66d0ed6c28b907219
vHMC_UEFI_ESX7_0_V10R3M1050.tgz
6680254154
e0a03566002afe5eb3844d155dacbb550629c216
VHMC_KVM_V10R3M1050_x86.tgz
6497388624
bbcd49401068f6a7f319dd6d8e4157204271ca1c
VHMC_XEN_V10R3M1050.tgz
 6497293270
8f15e60829ba0ff6d8f49f747f4b60848e0fedf2


Installation methods for vHMC on x86 hypervisors
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power10/000V-HMC?topic=appliance-installing-hmc-virtual-x86


Virtual HMC for PowerVM LPARS

Installation Images 

Download of the Power Hardware Management Virtual Appliance (vHMC) install images are available at the Entitled Systems Support site (ESS): http://www-304.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/OpenServlet.wss . You must be entitled to Product ID 5765-VHP in order to download 5765-VHP from the ESS site.

Upgrade of 5765-HMB to 5765-VHP is supported. Check the Upgrade Notes section above for further details.

Fixes, mandatory fixes and service packs for the vHMC are common to the Power Hardware management console (HMC) and are available at IBM Fix Central.

The splash panel information (lshmc -V output) for the vHMC will be the same as for the HMC recovery DVD that is documented in the above description section for the 7063 Machine type.

Installation guidance for installing the vHMC into your hypervisor are found in the Online Knowledge Center. Installation procedures may vary depending on the operating system you use and the hypervisor you use. 

Notes for the Virtual Appliance for PowerVM :
Notice: Download of the Power Hardware Management Virtual Appliance (vHMC) install images are available at the Entitled Systems Support site (ESS): http://www-304.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/OpenServlet.wss . Entitlement for Product ID 5765-VHP is needed to download from the ESS site. Fixes, mandatory fixes and service packs for this product are common to the Power Hardware Management Console Appliance (HMC) and will be available from Fix Central site.
Package name Size Checksum (sha1sum)
VHMC_PPC_LPAR_V10R3M1050_1.iso
6671360000
110ba815405e095c2c206026d44e05d583687696


Installation of vHMC for LPARs:
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power10/000V-HMC?topic=appliance-installing-hmc-virtual-power


General Virtual HMC notes


National Language Support (Supported languages)

Languages

Locales

English

en_US,en_AU,en_BE,en_BE@preeuro,en_CA,en_GB,en_GB@euro,en_HK,en_IE,en_IE@preeuro,en_IN,en_NZ,en_PH,en_PK,en_SG,en_ZA

Catalan

ca_ES, ca_ES@preeuro

German

de_DE, de_DE@preeuro, de_CH, de_AT, de_AT@preeuro, de_LU, de_LU@preeuro

French

fr_FR, fr_FR.UTF-8, fr_CH, fr_CA, fr_BE, fr_BE@preeuro, fr_LU, fr_LU@preeuro

Italian

it_IT, it_IT@preeuro, it_CH

Spanish

es_ES, es_ES@preeuro, es_AR, es_BO, es_CL, es_CO, es_CR, es_DO, es_EC,es_SV, es_GT, es_HN, es_MX, es_NI, es_PA, es_PY,es_PE, es_PR, es_US, es_UY,es_VE

Brazilian Portuguese

pt_BR

Portugal Portuguese

pt_PT, pt_PT@preeuro

Polish

pl_PL, pl_PL.UTF-8, pl_PL@euro,pl_PL@preeuro

Japanese

Ja_JP

Simplified Chinese

zh_CN, zh_SG

Traditional Chinese

zh_TW, zh_HK

Korean

ko_KR

Hungarian

hu_HU, hu_HU.UTF-8,hu_HU@euro,hu_HU@preeuro

Dutch

nl_NL, nl_NL@preeuro, nl_BE, nl_BE@preeuro

Czech

cs_CZ, cs_CZ.UTF-8,cs_CZ@euro,cs_CZ@preeuro

Slovakian

sk_SK, sk_SK.UTF-8,sk_SK@euro,sk_SK@preeuro


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