The information in this Readme contains fix list and other package information about the Hardware Management Console.

• HMC V7 R7.4.0 Recovery Media package notes
• Upgrade notes for HMC V7 R7.4.0
• Enhancements in HMC V7 R7.4.0
• Fixes in HMC V7 R7.4.0
• Known issues in HMV V7 R7.4.0
• Web browswer requirements
• Installation
• Additional information
• National Language Support
• Education information

This package represents the Recovery image with which you can upgrade your HMC from HMC V6R1.3.0, or higher, to HMC V7R7.4.0. You can also use this package to install a clean version of HMC V7R7.4.0. You can reference this package by APAR MB03545.

• Upgrading from HMC Version 6:
  • Upgrading from HMC V6R1.3 requires the installing of PTF MH01127 (APAR MB02828).
  • Upgrading from HMC V7R3.1.0 requires PTF MH01135 (APAR MB02661).
  • The DHCP range choices of 9.6.24.x and 9.6.25.x are no longer available as DHCP server range selections in the HMC GUI for V7. The POWER 595 FHA/FHB system internal network utilizes this range. If a V6 HMC is upgraded to V7 and a POWER 595/FHA system addition is planned, change the range to an alternate available selection prior to introducing the system to the HMC. For all other system environments the range can still be used but is not visible in the GUI.
• HMC Model 7310-C03 cannot be upgraded to HMC Version 7.7.
• If an HMC is used to manage any POWER7 processor based server, the HMC must be a model CR3 or later model rack-mount HMC or C05 or later deskside HMC.
• When IBM Systems Director is used to manage an HMC or if the HMC manages more than 254 partitions, the HMC should have 3GB of RAM minimum and be CR3 model or later rack-mount or C06 or later deskside. It is recommended to use HMCs with 4 GB RAM and 4 cores for supporting 1000 LPARs.
• HMC Version 7.7.x supports managing a maximum of 48 servers (non Power 590/595 models) or 32 IBM Power 590/595 servers with a maximum of 1024 partitions across the managed servers.
• The following HMC System plan functions are not implemented for POWER7 servers:
  • Create system plan (mksysplan) capture of VIOS provisioning info (storage pools, etherchannels, shared ethernet adapters)
  • Deploy system plan Auto-install of VIOS, AIX and Linux partitions.
  • Auto-provisioning of storage pools, shared ethernet adapters and etherchannels by system plan deployment.

This package provides the following new function and enhancements:

General

• New Connection Failure Error message introduced to inform the user that the managed system or frame trying to connect cannot be managed by the HMC.
• Added chhmcldap LDAP support sub-tree search scope.
• Enable configuration of partitions to use PowerSC Trusted Boot capability.
• Added ability to allocate virtual storage from Shared Storage Pools (SSP).
• Extended the Shared Storage Pool function to include Thin provisioning.
• Added VMControl support.
• Added support for 8 concurrent migrations; maximum of 4 per MSP pair.
• Eliminated duplicate copies of the same memory pages for AMS (Active Memory Sharing) partitions.
• Continued support of adding new I/O adapters for currency.
• Allowed customer to activate WWPNs assigned to virtual Fiber Channel (NPIV) adapters to allow easier SAN zoning.
• Updated POWER 6 and 7 reference code descriptions.

Command line

• The lsrsdevsize command has been added to list the minimum required reserved storage device size for a suspend capable partition.
• The lsiotopo command has been added to list the physical I/O slot and logical Host Ethernet Adapter topology of a managed system.
• The following commands have been added to manage the trusted system key that is used for virtual Trusted Platform Module (vTPM) data encryption (POWER7 servers only):
• chtskey - changes the trusted system key for a managed system
• lstskey - lists trusted system key information for a managed system
• The following commands have been enhanced to support vTPM (POWER7 servers only): chsyscfg, lssyscfg, mksyscfg, and lshwres.
• The following commands have been enhanced to support Active Memory Deduplication (POWER7 servers only): chhwres, lshwres, and lslparutil.
• The lslparmigr -r msp command has been enhanced to display the number of active migrations supported and the number of active migrations in progress for each Mover Service Partition (MSP).
• The chhmc command has been enhanced to enable remote access to the HMC via Serial Over LAN.
• The chhmc and lshmc commands have been enhanced to manage the Integrated Management Module settings for the HMC.

The following fixes are included in this package:

General fixes

• Trimmed leading and trailing spaces from lpar names to avoid HSCL8012 or an unknown internal error using the 5250 console . Internal whitespace is preserved.
• Added table sorting in LHEA panel of partition creation wizard.
• Fixed a problem where lsavailres CLI was giving an awk error.
• Fixed multiple security vulnerabilities.
• Fixed Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in HMC InfoCenter
• Enhanced HMC certificate signing requests.
• Added option for VIOS version 2.2 and 2.2.0 in the Add Install Resource panel.
• Fixed a problem where IBM.ServiceRM subsystem ended abnormally reporting service event E23D040A.

Repair and Verify

• Fixed a problem where an error exchanging BPA related fru's on POWER6 servers returned incorrect message HSCL3087.
• Fixed a problem with Repair and Verify of 5791 or 5798 IO enclosures where the person performing service sees the message: "The request to power on the drawer or planar for the frame failed. Try the request again."
• Fixed a problem with Repair and Verify of 5791 or 5798 IO enclosures where an incorrect service procedure is presented.
• Fixed a problem with Add Enclosure for 5803 and 5791 IO enclosures.
• Fixed a problem where users may receive an invalid warning message when viewing lpar virtual adapter properties. The following warning is now suppressed: " WARNING: One or more of the logical port definitions referenced a shared adapter that is missing or not configured in shared mode. "

Security

This package has the following known issue:

The following browsers have been tested.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

• Internet Explorer 6.0 and Internet Explorer 7.0 are supported.
• Internet Explorer 8.0 and later are not supported; however, running Internet Explorer in compatibility mode resolves all known issues.
• If your browser is configured to use an internet proxy, then local internet addresses should be included in the exception list, consult your network administrator for more information. If you still need to use the proxy to get to the Hardware Management Console, enable Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections under the Advanced tab in your Internet Options window.

Firefox

• Firefox 1.5.0.7, 2.0 and 3 are supported.
• Firefox 4 is not supported; there are known issues.

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.

Internet Explorer

1. Select Tools -> Internet Options
2. Select Privacy tab and select 'Advanced'
3. Check if 'Always allow session cookies'
4. If not checked, check 'Override automatic cookie handling' and check 'Always allow session cookies'
5. The handle First-party Cookies and Third-party Cookies, you can choose either block or prompt or accept. Prompt is preferred, in which case you will be prompted every time a site tries to write cookies. It may be a little annoying, but it is the safe thing to do. Some sites need to be allowed to write cookies.

Firefox

1. Tools -> Options
2. Select Cookies Tab
3. Select check box Allow sites to set cookies.
4. If you want to allow only specific sites then select 'Exceptions' and then you can just add this HMC to allow.

Installation instructions for HMC Version 7 upgrades, updates and corrective service can be found at these locations:

Installation methods for HMC Version 7 updates and fixes

Upgrading or restoring HMC Version 7

Instructions and images for upgrading via a remote network install can be found here (for all HMC releases):

HMC network installation images

Notes:

1. To burn the ISO image to media, you must use DVD-R media
2. The HMC Install Corrective Service task has been modified to allow corrective service installation by using the .iso packaging of the corrective service files that you can download from IBM. There is no requirement to burn CD-R or DVD-R media to use these files to install the corrective service.
   • To install the updates over the network, select the .iso file in the Select Service Package panel of the Install Corrective Service utility.
   • To use USB flash media to install updates, copy the .iso file to the flash media, and then select the file when prompted.
3. The updhmc command line command has also been modified to use the .iso file for installing corrective service updates. To use the command, follow the syntax in this example:
   updhmc -t s -h <myservername> -f </home/updates/corrrective_service.iso> -u <HMC_username> -i

In all cases, the HMC application extracts the files needed to install the corrective service.

The following customer courses will be available from Resource Link for the Product Announce on May 4, 2004.

• How to Use the eServer i5 and p5 Hardware Management Console
  This course explains how to install and configure the Hardware Management Console (HMC) for the Model 520/570. It also covers the HMC's basic operations by exploring the general user interface. Partitioning is discussed in detail, with explanations showing both command line and GUI support.
• eServer i5 and p5 - Physical Planning for Installation
  This course discusses considerations for the physical planning for installation of eServer Models 520 and 570. It then provides the user with links to obtaining the step-by-step installation procedures.
• Resource Link Highlights
  This course provides an overall look at the major Resource Link (RL) areas and how to use them. These areas are Planning, Education, Library, Forums, Fixes, Problem Solving, Services, Customer Initiated Upgrade, and Tools. It also provides step-by-step procedures in using the Subscription function.
• Performing Licensed Internal Code Maintenance
  This course discusses maintaining the software that enables hardware such as the service processor on your IBM System p server (servers with POWER5 processors).

Access to these courses requires an IBM Registration ID and Resource Link Access.

To obtain an IBM Registration ID

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink
2. Select "Register" under New users
3. On the My IBM Registration, fill in an e-mail address for IBM ID and password, and the Security question and answer and the Country of residence and then click Continue and fill in the rest of the User information and click Submit.

Resource Link Access for New Users

1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink
2. Select "Sign in" enter the IBM ID and password you used to register above
3. Select "Customer"
4. Click "Submit" Once submitted it will take an hour before the access takes effect

To view a course:

1. Sign in to Resource Link
2. Select Education in the navigation bar on the left
3. From the Education page, select "eServer i5 and p5 courses"
4. Select "How to Use the eServer i5 and p5 Hardware Management Console"
5. Select "Performing Licensed Internal Code Maintenance"
6. Double-click the link to open the course.

Notes:

1. The courses are browser based. For optimal viewing, we recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher with your display set at 1024 x 768. To set your display, go to My Computer -> Display -> Settings
2. Course pages can be book marked for easy retrieval.
3. Course simulations open in a separate window. Use the X in the upper right corner of the window to close the simulation.
4. If there are QuickTime videos in the course, you need to have the QuickTime viewer installed. A link to the free viewer is on each Resource Link course page and on the related page within each course.