Hardware Management Console Installation and Operations Guide


Software Maintenance for the HMC and the Frame

The applications in the Software Maintenance folder allow you to do the following:

To open the Frame and HMC Software Maintenance applications, double-click the Software Maintenance icon in the Navigation area.

The Software Maintenance application contains the service tasks for a Frame of managed systems and resources and the HMC. Use the Frame application to manage installed software to a Frame connected to the HMC. When you select the Frame application, you can receive and apply service from a diskette or from a remote system. The HMC application in the Software Maintenance folder allows you to manage installed HMC software.


Backing up Critical Console Data

Using your HMC, you can back up important data, such as the following:

The Backup Critical Console Data function saves the HMC data stored on your HMC hard disk to the DVD-RAM and is critical to support HMC operations. Back up the HMC after you have made changes to the HMC or to the information associated with partitions.

To back up critical console data, you must be a member of one of the following roles:

To back up critical console data, do the following:

  1. In the Navigation area, click the Software Maintenance icon.
  2. In the Contents area, double-click the HMC icon.
  3. In the Contents area, select Backup Critical Console Data.
  4. Select Backup to store your critical console data on the DVD-RAM.
  5. Click OK.

Saving Upgrade Data

You can store system information onto the HMC hard drive in preparation for an HMC upgrade.

Note:
Only perform this task immediately prior to upgrading your HMC software from one release to another. Any configuration changes made after performing this task will not be migrated to the new HMC software release.

When you complete this process, the HMC saves configuration data that includes the following:

To save upgrade data, you must be a member of one of the following roles:

To save upgrade data to your HMC's hard disk, do the following:

  1. In the Navigation area, click the Software Maintenance icon.
  2. In the Contents area, double-click the HMC icon.
  3. In the Contents area, select Save Upgrade Data.
  4. Select Save to hard drive and follow the onscreen instructions.

Installing Corrective Service for the HMC

This task allows you to update the level of code on the HMC. Corrective fixes are available through ftp and CD-ROM.

Note:
Because the HMC is a closed system, you cannot install additional applications on your Hardware Management Console. All the tasks you need to maintain the managed system, the underlying operating system, and the HMC application code are available by using the HMC's management applications.

To install a corrective fix, you must be a member of one of the following roles:

To install a corrective fix, do the following:

  1. In the Navigation area, click the Software Maintenance icon.
  2. In the Contents area, double-click the HMC icon.
  3. In the Contents area, click Install Corrective Service. The Install Corrective Service window opens.
  4. Do one of the following:

    If you have a corrective fix on removable media, insert the media in the appropriate drive and click Apply corrective service from removable media.

    OR

    If you want to download the fix from a remote site and have the necessary information from your support representative, click Download corrective service from remote system, then apply downloaded service file. Then type the site, patch file, ID, and password information in the appropriate fields. This information is available from your support representative.

  5. Click OK.

Formatting Removable Media

You must format removable media before it can be used in the HMC.

To format removable media, you must be a member of one of the following roles:

To format removable media, do the following:

  1. In the Navigation area, click the Software Maintenance icon.
  2. In the Contents area, double-click the HMC icon.
  3. In the Contents area, select Format Removable Media.
  4. Insert the media, either diskette or DVD-RAM, into its appropriate drive.
  5. Click Continue to format the media.

Receiving Corrective Service for the Frame

This task allows you to receive corrective service for the frame from either the HMC's diskette drive or by downloading the service from a remote site.

To receive a corrective service for the frame, you must be a member of one of the following roles:

To receive a corrective fix, do the following:

  1. In the Navigation area, open the Software Maintenance folder.
  2. In the Contents area, double-click the Frame icon. The Frame application opens in the Contents area.
  3. In the Contents area, click Receive Corrective Service. The Receive Corrective Service window opens.
  4. Do one of the following:

    If you have a corrective fix on removable media, insert the media in the appropriate drive and click Upload corrective service from diskette.

    OR

    If you want to download the fix from a remote site and have the necessary information from your support representative, click Download corrective service from remote system. Then type the site, patch file, ID, and password information in the appropriate fields. This information is available from your support representative.

  5. Click OK.

Installing Corrective Service on the Frame

This task allows you to update the level of code on the frame after you have received a corrective service. Corrective fixes are available through ftp and diskette.

Note:
Because the HMC is a closed system, you cannot install additional applications on your Hardware Management Console. All the tasks you need to maintain the managed system, the underlying operating system, and the HMC application code are available by using the HMC's management applications.

To install a corrective fix on the frame, you must be a member of one of the following roles:

To install a corrective fix, do the following:

  1. In the Navigation area, open the Software Maintenance folder.
  2. In the Contents area, double-click the Frame icon. The Frame application opens in the Contents area.
  3. In the Contents area, click Install Corrective Service. The Install Corrective Service window opens.
  4. Select the Corrective Service Version and select the Frame where the service will be applied.
  5. Click Install
  6. Once the service has been applied, Click Cancel to return.


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