PTF MH01780 and MH01781 Readme

Hardware Management Console Readme

For use with Version 9 Release 1 Maintenance 910 (V9 R1 M910) (base level or any Service Pack)

Date: 21 June 2018
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The information in this Readme contains the fix list and other package information about the Hardware Management Console.

PTF MH01780
Important Notes regarding PTF MH01780
PTF MH01781
Important Notes regarding PTF MH01781
Package information
General fix
Installation

PTF MH01780 - for 7042 Machine Type

This package includes fix for HMC V9 R1.910.0 or any subsequent service packs. You can also reference this package by PTF MH01780 and APAR MB04165. This image can be installed on top of HMC V9 R1.910.0 (PTF MH01733) or any subsequent service packs with or without additional fixes.

Important Notes regarding PTF MH01780

If you are currently running HMC V9 R1.911.0 (PTF MH01762) or any previous Service Pack/PTF, this PTF must be installed before restoring the backup of HMC critical console data.
This PTF is not cumulative.

*Package information*
Package name	Size	Checksum (sha1sum)	APAR#	PTF#
MH01780_x86.iso	468992	7ff02f40557d968e4f6f8b05539ba74fa4d44f57	MB04165	MH01780
Splash Panel information (or lshmc -V output)
"version= Version: 9 Release: 1 Service Pack: 910 HMC Build level 1803052221 MH01780 - Restore fix for HMC V9R1 M910+ [x86_64] ","base_version=V9R1 "

PTF MH01781 - for 7063 Machine Type

This package includes fix for HMC V9 R1.910.0 or any subsequent service packs. You can also reference this package by PTF MH01781 and APAR MB04171. This image can be installed on top of HMC V9 R1.910.0 (PTF MH01735) or any subsequent service packs with or without additional fixes.

Important Notes regarding PTF MH01781

If you are currently running HMC Version 9 Release 1 Maintenance 910 (V9 R1 M910) with service pack 1 (PTF MH01763) or any previous Service Pack/PTF, this PTF must be installed before restoring the backup of HMC critical console data.
This PTF is not cumulative.

*Package information*
Package name	Size	Checksum (sha1sum)	APAR#	PTF#
MH01781_ppc.iso	468992	b5974ff78752003b3f9c7c60987d8ff3b9b442c1	MB04171	MH01781
Splash Panel information (or lshmc -V output)
"version= Version: 9 Release: 1 Service Pack: 910 HMC Build level 1803052221 MH01781 - Restore fix for HMC V9R1 M910+ [ppc64le] ","base_version=V9R1 "

General fix

Fixed an issue with restoring backup of HMC critical console data. This issue halts the process of restore with following error message at HMC local console:
"A critical error occurred during the recovery of archive data.
The system may be unstable. It is recommended the HMC be re-installed and manually reconfigured.
Failing Component:
TASK_RESTORECCD
Contact your service representative to determine the severity
of this condition if you choose to proceed. Press <Enter> to
continue the boot sequence or press 'R', then <Enter> to
re-install the HMC."

Installation

Installation instructions for HMC Version 9 upgrades and corrective service can be found at these locations:

Upgrading or restoring HMC Version 9

Updating, upgrading, and migrating your HMC machine code

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

HMC V9 network installation images and installation instructions