For use with Version 8 Release 8.6.0 (base level or any Service Pack)

Date: 13 June 2018
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Contents

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

• PTF MH01772
• Package information
• General fix
• Installation

This package includes fix for HMC V8 R8.6.0 Service Pack 3.You can also reference this package by PTF MH01772 and APAR MB04156. This image can be installed on top of HMC Version 8 Release 8.6.0 Service Pack 3 with or without additional fixes .

Note: This PTF is not cumulative.

General fix

• Fixed an issue where the HMC became unresponsive after several hours and required a HMC reboot to return to normal operation.  This issue occurs when non-hscroot users run many command line queries and operations typically using scripts. This issue was introduced in HMC V8 R8.6.0 Service Pack 3.
  
  

Installation instructions for HMC Version 8 upgrades and corrective service can be found at these locations:

Upgrading or restoring HMC Version 8

Installation methods for HMC Version 8 fixes

Instructions and images for upgrading via a remote network install can be found here:

HMC V8 network installation images and installation instructions