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RE: Power7 Firmware update question - HMC code level

I've upgraded Power7 8205-E6C to latest firmware, AL740_156.
No IPL of service processor was required.

However, when reviewing the different firmware levels, I noticed the below.
Installed Activated Accepted Platform IPL
Level Level Level Level
156 156 152 121

Because the last several firmware levels did not require an IPL, my last Platform IPL was 12/16/13, to install level 121.

How often should a platform IPL be completed?
Normally, all LPARs are NOT IPL'd together.
Does it really matter?
I have an opportunity this weekend, power supplies are be replaced.
All LPARs will be shut down.

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: MIDRANGE-L [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steinmetz, Paul
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 3:48 PM
To: 'Midrange Systems Technical Discussion'
Subject: RE: Power7 Firmware update question - HMC code level

HMC upgraded to 8820 MH01454 ; MH01486.
This really took some work and long.
Downloading all the iso , SP, fixes - about 4 hours.
6 HMC reboots over the course, each about 1/2 hour

I'd still like to confirm if could have done this without burning either the 779 or 882 base iso to DVD-R.
IBM HMC support is stating this is still required for code updates, on the restart, HMC will boot from DVD and process the code update.
SP, firmware are fine from USB.

I've read posts that others have done this without burning iso to DVD I do see in the tech doc, an option Download direct from IBM to HMC, I inquired about this, not recommended.
I do see another option - Optional: Using a local server

Is this possibly what others are referring to?
This option I believe requires restricted shell access via Putty or other client.


1. Use FTP to do a binary download of the upgrade files from the IBM server to a directory on a local FTP server:

IBM Server: ftp.software.ibm.com/software/server/hmc/network/v7790
Files: (if you use the mget command, be aware that bzImage does not have a file extension) bzImage disk1.img disk2.img disk3.img hmcnetworkfiles.sum initrd.gz

2. Perform the upgrade as described above. However, in Step 7, modify the getupgfiles command to point to your local FTP server. For example:

getupgfiles -h myserver -u myuserid --passwd mypassword -d /mydirectory

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: MIDRANGE-L [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steinmetz, Paul
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 4:16 PM
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Subject: RE: Power7 Firmware update question - HMC code level

HMC upgrade from 7.7.7.0 to 7.7.7.9 using DVD R complete.
IBM is stating I can use USB for SP, Firmware, and backups.
But still insisting the upgrades must be done from DVD R, (iso needs to be burned to a DVD)

Downloading SP1 and 8820.

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: MIDRANGE-L [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Oberholtzer
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 10:25 AM
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Subject: RE: Power7 Firmware update question - HMC code level

It's in the documentation somewhere. I know that remote updates/upgrades of the HMC work too although I have not done a remote upgrade yet.
Not it a position to look it up myself right now.

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Jim Oberholtzer
Chief Technical Architect
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Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 9:20 AM
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Subject: RE: Power7 Firmware update question - HMC code level

Jim,

How and where do I do that?

Is there a doc or link?

Paul



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Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 10:17 AM
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Subject: RE: Power7 Firmware update question - HMC code level

Not true, do it all the time.

The Flash drive does need to be set up as a bootable device.

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Jim Oberholtzer
Chief Technical Architect
Agile Technology Architects


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Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 8:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Power7 Firmware update question - HMC code level

Rob,

Did a flash drive work for HMC code upgrade. I'm being told that HMC will only boot from the DVD-ram, can't do the upgrade via flash drive.

Paul

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Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 3:30 PM
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Subject: RE: Power7 Firmware update question - HMC code level

I've used about all those options.
With my new HMC's I started out with new DVDs. Major upgrades I use flash drives. For service packs and whatnot I've done via ftp directly from the HMC.


Rob Berendt
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From: "Steinmetz, Paul" <PSteinmetz@xxxxxxxxxx>
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<midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 04/15/2015 03:09 PM
Subject: RE: Power7 Firmware update question - HMC code level
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Rob,

Thanks for links.
I'm planning on going to 8.8.2.0 SP1.
However, this will need to be a two step.
7.7.7.0 to 7.7.7.9 SP 1
7.7.7.9 SP1 to 8.8.2.0 SP1.

1) Which upgrade option do you use?
Iso images ; Ordering/using DVDs/CD ; Download Direct from IBM to HMC

2) Have you ever used flash drive for code updates?

Paul

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Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 2:18 PM
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Subject: RE: Power7 Firmware update question - HMC code level

The level of HMC code has reached "End of Service Pack Support" as shown by http://www-304.ibm.com/support/customercare/flrt/matrix?domain=mtm=8205-E6C&;
pkey=pwr


From:
http://delivery04.dhe.ibm.com/sar/CMA/HMA/04x1x/2/MH01453.readme.html
HMC V8 R8.2.0 supports the following HMC models:
Deskside: C08
Rack Mount: CR5, CR6, CR7, and CR8
HMC V8 R8.2.0 does not support models CR2, CR3, CR4 and C03, C04, C05, C06, C07.



Rob Berendt
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to: 2505 Dekko Drive
Garrett, IN 46738
Ship to: Dock 108
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Kendallville, IN 46755
http://www.dekko.com





From: "Steinmetz, Paul" <PSteinmetz@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "'Midrange Systems Technical Discussion'"
<midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 04/15/2015 01:46 PM
Subject: RE: Power7 Firmware update question - HMC code level
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HMC model 7042 CR6

Paul

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 12:51 PM
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Subject: Re: Power7 Firmware update question - HMC code level

You neglected to say what model of HMC you had. This does have a bearing on what version of HMC code to run. We replaced all of our HMCs to upgrade to ones that could run newer HMC code and support above Power 6 hardware.

We're at HMC code 8.8.2.0 SP1. Been running this for a month now.


Rob Berendt
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IBM Certified System Administrator - IBM i 6.1 Group Dekko Dept 1600 Mail
to: 2505 Dekko Drive
Garrett, IN 46738
Ship to: Dock 108
6928N 400E
Kendallville, IN 46755
http://www.dekko.com





From: "Steinmetz, Paul" <PSteinmetz@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "'Midrange Systems Technical Discussion'"
<midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 04/15/2015 11:51 AM
Subject: Power7 Firmware update question - HMC code level
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8205 E6C - V7R1 HMC managed.
HMC at 7770 SP 3 MH01409 ; MH 01422
Firmware currently at : AL740_152_042 MH01418 06/30/14

AL740_156_042 became available 02/02/15.

From the readme, this firmware is both Not deferred and NON Pervasive, so can be applied immediately with no IPL.

I meet the minimum HMC code level, but higher HMC code level is recommended.
The Minimum HMC Code level for this firmware is: HMC V7 R7.4.0 (PTF
MH01273 or MH01274) with PTF MH01275 (Mandatory efix).

Although the Minimum HMC Code level for this firmware is listed above, HMC


V7 R7.9.0 Service Pack 1 (PTF MH01428) with security fix (PTF MH01473) and POODLE fix (PTF MH01484) or higher is recommended.

Any thoughts from the group?

http://www-912.ibm.com/s_dir/slkbase.nsf/ibmscdirect/b871e720ba7f47fe86257dd
3005e767a?OpenDocument&TableRow=3.1.5%2C3.3#3.1


.

ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/software/server/firmware/01AL740_156_042.html



Thank You
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