Re: HMC upgrade 6.1.3 to 7.7.1 ?

[Jack Kingsley <iseriesflorida@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Rob, Looks Like MH01082, MH01110, MH01128, MH01127 and MH01168, then
install 7.7.1 and the efixes and SP1.

On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 10:02 AM, <rob@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Always read the fine print on firmware upgrades.  Some are technically non
> disruptive but may state something about undesireable results unless you
> do perform some disruptive action.  Or it may have some "deferred" fixes,
> which may not go into effect until the next IPL.
>
> When I upgraded my HMC from some V5 to some V7 (bypassed 6) I had to step
> stone the upgrade a few times to get there.
>
> To go to 7.7.1 of HMC you will need SF240_358_201.  Since you are running
> SF240_332 this is equal or higher than SF240_201 and therefore you should
> be able to upgrade to it non disruptive.  This is why they have the second
> underscore - to show you the oldest non disruptive level.
>
> "Product Engineering strongly recommends installing HMC V6R1.3 with efix
> MH01128 or higher prior to installing firmware SF240_358 on the
> server(s)."
> I noticed that you do not have that fix.
>
>
> http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/firmware/readme?fixid=01SF240_358_201
>
> Gospel
> https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/power5cm3/sftablep5.html
>
>
> https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/power5cm/supportedcodep5.html
>
>
> Rob Berendt
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>
>
> From:   Jack Kingsley <iseriesflorida@xxxxxxxxx>
> To:     Midrange Systems Technical Discussion <MIDRANGE-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date:   08/03/2010 12:59 PM
> Subject:        HMC upgrade 6.1.3 to 7.7.1 ?
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>
> I have an HMC on 6.1.3 with no fixes installed.  I know I need to install
> the fixes.  I plan on upgrading the HMC to 7.7.1 SP2.
>
> I have found conflicting IBM web sites that state I can go to 7.7.1 with
> the
> firmware level of SF240_332(which the system has)  and I have seem some
> that
> state you need to be at SF240_358.  Does anyone know the answer to this.
>
> If I do need to upgrade the firmware I know that it can be done
> non-disruptive.
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