Hardware Management Console Readme

For use with Version 9 Release 2 Maintenance 950 (V9 R2 M950)

Updated: 21 May 2021
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Contents

These instructions contain the following information specific to the HMC V9 R2 M950 code level

Terminology

x86 -  This term is used to reference the Intel hypervisors (KVM, VMWare, Xen) on which Virtual HMC can be installed.
ppc64 or ppc64le - describes the Linux code that is compiled to run on Power-based servers or LPARS (Logical Partitions).



HMC V9 R2 M950 Recovery Media - for 7063-CR1 Hardware

This package represents the Recovery image that can be used to install HMC V9 R2 M950 on the 7063-CR1 machine type.

This Recovery image can be used to upgrade to HMC V9 R2 M950 from minimum level of HMC V9R1 + MH01857/MH01858.

You can reference the Recovery image by APAR MB04261 and PTF MH01870.


Package name Size Checksum (sha1sum) APAR# PTF#

HMC_Recovery_ V9R2M950_1_ppc.iso

5056612352 f6ae8b4d4a51fba65fb6115bc12b13190fdff0ec MB04261 MH01870
Splash Panel information (or lshmc -V output)
After installing the Recovery package
"version= Version: 9
 Release: 2
 Service Pack: 950
HMC Build level 2010230054
","base_version=V9R2
"
The updated version of this readme is available in Fix Central : https://www-945.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/

Upgrade notes

Enhancements and new function


General fixes

Security fixes


Command line changes


Performance and Scale




Known issues and Limitations


Best Practices




Web browser requirements

Learn about the requirements your web browser must meet to monitor and control the HMC.

HMC web browser support requires HTML 2.0, JavaScript 1.0, Java™ Virtual Machine (JVM), Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 8 U151, and cookie support in browsers that will connect to the HMC. Contact your support personnel to assist you in determining if your browser is configured with a Java Virtual Machine. The web browser must use HTTP 1.1. If you are using a proxy server, HTTP 1.1 must be enabled for the proxy connections. Additionally, pop-ups must be enabled for all HMCs addressed in the browser if running with pop-ups disabled.

The following browsers have been tested:

Google Chrome

HMC V9 R2 M950 supports Google Chrome Version Version 86.0.4240.111 (Official Build) (64-bit).

Safari

HMC V9 R2 M950 supports Safari Version 14.0 / Version 13.0.5 (14608.5.12)

Microsoft Internet Explorer

HMC V9 R2 M950 supports Internet Explorer 11.1082.18362.0 / Version 11.57

Mozilla Firefox

HMC V9 R2 M950 supports Mozilla Firefox 82.0.1 (64-bit).

Safari

HMC V9 R2 M950 supports Safari Version 14.0 / Version 13.0.5 (14608.5.12)

Clearing the Browser Cache

In Microsoft Internet Explorer
  1. Open the Browser
  2. Select Tools
  3. Select Internet Options
  4. Under Browser History, select Delete
  5. Check "Temporary Internet files and websites files" and "Cookies and website data"
  6. Click on Delete

In Mozilla Firefox

1. In the top-right corner of the browser window click the menubutton
    Choose History, and then Clear Recent History.
    In time range to clear, select "Everything"
    In the Details section, select "Cookies" and "Cache"
    Click on "Clear now"
2. In the top-right corner of the browser window click the menu button
    Choose Options > Advanced > Network >
    In "Offline Web Content and User Data" section click on "Clear Now"

In Google Chrome

1. In the top-right corner of the browser window, click the Chrome menu
    Choose History.
    Click the button Clear browsing data. A dialog will appear.
    From the drop-down menu, select "the beginning of time."
    Check the boxes "Cookies, site, and plug-in data" and "Cache"
    Click the button Clear browsing data.
2. Open the following URL with the Chrome browser: chrome://appcache-internals/
    If there is an entry related to the target hmc, click the corresponding "Remove" link

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. Click Tools > Internet Options.
  2. Click the Privacy tab and select Advanced.
  3. Determine whether Always allow session cookies is checked.
  4. If not checked, select Override automatic cookie handling and Always allow session cookies.
  5. For the First-party Cookies and Third-party Cookies, choose block, prompt, or accept. Prompt is preferred, in which case you are prompted every time a site tries to write cookies. Some sites need to be allowed to write cookies.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click Tools > Options.
  2. Click the Cookies Tab.
  3. Select Allow sites to set cookies.
    If you want to allow only specific sites, select Exceptions, and add the HMC to allow access.

BMC Browser requirements

To access local console in OpenPower environment required the following browser requirements with JRE Plugin Version 8 U144


Installing HMC in the OpenPower Environment, 7063-CR1 Machine type 

 Setup and cabling of the 7063-CR1:
  https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9hai/p9hai_cabling7063.htm

The 7063-CR1 uses a BMC based service processor that provides remote management capability:
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eih/p9eih_kickoff.htm

The most current version of the install procedure for the HMC is here:
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9hai/p9hai_configure7063.htm

Note: Use of an external USB 3.0 DVD device on the 7063-CR1 will require use of a y-cable connected to 2 USB ports in order to power the device properly.

Virtual HMC Installation for x86 hypervisors

Installation Images 

Appliance (vHMC) install images are available at the Entitled Systems Support site (ESS): http://www-304.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/OpenServlet.wss .  You must be entitled to Product ID 5765-HMV or 5765-HMW in order to download 5765-HMW from the ESS site.

Upgrade of 5765-HMW is supported.

Fixes, mandatory fixes and service packs for the vHMC are common to the Power Hardware management console (HMC) and will be available at IBM Fix Central.

Installation guidance for installing the vHMC into your hypervisor is found in the IBM Knowledge Center. Installation procedures may vary depending on the operating system you use and the hypervisor you use.

A feature of the vHMC is the activation engine which allows you to preconfigure the HMC Console by passing configuration information to the HMC at the first boot of the HMC, when using these images. Please look at the on-line Knowledge Center documentation on using the Activation Engine feature.

Notes for the Virtual Appliance for  x86 hypervisors
  • The supported hypervisors for x86 are
    • VMWARE ESXi 6.0 or higher
    • KVM on Red Hat RHEL7 or higher
    • Xen 4.2 or higher on SLES 12
  • There are now two images for the VMWare ESXi Server, one is for ESXi 6.0 and the other for ESXi 6.5. This is due to differences in the encoding of the OVA images. SHA1 for ESXi 6.0 , SHA256 for ESXi 6.5
  • The processor on the systems hosting vHMC for x86 must have either Intel VT-x or AMD-V Hardware Virtualization enabled.
Notice: Download of the Power Hardware Management Virtual Appliance (vHMC) install images are available at the Entitled Systems Support site (ESS): http://www-304.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/OpenServlet.wss . Entitlement for Product ID 5765-HMW is needed to download from the ESS site. Fixes, mandatory fixes and service packs for this product are common to the Power Hardware Management Console Appliance (HMC) and will be available from Fix Central site.
Package name Size Checksum (sha1sum)
VHMC_ESX_SHA1_V9R2M950.tgz
5353695713
652bd464f80b2d060b9986f71b0b91cb7176b28b
VHMC_ESX_SHA256_V9R2M950.tgz
5353695744
e0fce6471a7ec2005482339d8d0f2e128f91679d
VHMC_KVM_V9R2M950_x86.tgz
5161997919
d54ae78e172521ddbef9690450ce403f6ee47a94
VHMC_XEN_V9R2M950.tgz
5162039792
879de3e3b24050b057ea445f3a0069be3e18d135


Installation methods for vHMC on x86 hypervisors
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hai/p8hai_installvhmc.htm

After the upgrade, install the mandatory fix using the instructions at:
Installation methods for HMC Version 8 fixes

Virtual HMC for PowerVM LPARS

Installation Images 

Download of the Power Hardware Management Virtual Appliance (vHMC) install images are available at the Entitled Systems Support site (ESS): http://www-304.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/OpenServlet.wss . You must be entitled to Product ID 5765-HMB in order to download 5765-HMB from the ESS site.

Upgrade of 5765-HMA to 5765-HMB is supported.

Fixes, mandatory fixes and service packs for the vHMC are common to the Power Hardware management console (HMC) and are available at IBM Fix Central.

The splash panel information (lshmc -V output) for the vHMC will be the same as for the HMC recovery DVD that is documented in the above description section for the 7063 Machine type.

Installation guidance for installing the vHMC into your hypervisor are found in the Online Knowledge Center. Installation procedures may vary depending on the operating system you use and the hypervisor you use. 

Notes for the Virtual Appliance for PowerVM :
  • On Power9 servers, the HMC Virtual Appliance for PowerVM must run in Power8 and Power9 compatibility mode, for this release.
  • The HMC Virtual Appliance for PowerVM   does not provide graphics adapter support for adapters assign to the partition. Use a supported web browser to point to the HMC for UI support.
  • DLPAR operations such as memory and processor moves for HMCs running in an LPAR are not supported.
  • Inactive partition migration and Simplified Remote Restart operations are supported.
  • The virtual appliance for PowerVM requires a Power8 or Power9 server that is enabled for little endian support. Minimum System Firmware 860 recommended for Power8 servers.
  • vHMC for PowerVM cannot manage the server it is hosted on.
Notice: Download of the Power Hardware Management Virtual Appliance (vHMC) install images are available at the Entitled Systems Support site (ESS): http://www-304.ibm.com/servers/eserver/ess/OpenServlet.wss . Entitlement for Product ID 5765-HMB is needed to download from the ESS site. Fixes, mandatory fixes and service packs for this product are common to the Power Hardware Management Console Appliance (HMC) and will be available from Fix Central site.
Package name Size Checksum (sha1sum)
VHMC_PPC_LPAR_V9R2M950_1.iso
5056612352
f6ae8b4d4a51fba65fb6115bc12b13190fdff0ec


Installation of vHMC for LPARs:
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER8/p8hai/p8hai_vhmc_pvm.htm


General Virtual HMC notes



National Language Support (Supported languages)

Languages

Locales

English

en_US,en_AU,en_BE,en_BE@preeuro,en_CA,en_GB,en_GB@euro,en_HK,en_IE,en_IE@preeuro,en_IN,en_NZ,en_PH,en_PK,en_SG,en_ZA

Catalan

ca_ES, ca_ES@preeuro

German

de_DE, de_DE@preeuro, de_CH, de_AT, de_AT@preeuro, de_LU, de_LU@preeuro

French

fr_FR, fr_FR.UTF-8, fr_CH, fr_CA, fr_BE, fr_BE@preeuro, fr_LU, fr_LU@preeuro

Italian

it_IT, it_IT@preeuro, it_CH

Spanish

es_ES, es_ES@preeuro, es_AR, es_BO, es_CL, es_CO, es_CR, es_DO, es_EC,es_SV, es_GT, es_HN, es_MX, es_NI, es_PA, es_PY,es_PE, es_PR, es_US, es_UY,es_VE

Brazilian Portuguese

pt_BR

Portugal Portuguese

pt_PT, pt_PT@preeuro

Polish

pl_PL, pl_PL.UTF-8, pl_PL@euro,pl_PL@preeuro

Japanese

Ja_JP

Simplified Chinese

zh_CN, zh_SG

Traditional Chinese

zh_TW, zh_HK

Korean

ko_KR

Hungarian

hu_HU, hu_HU.UTF-8,hu_HU@euro,hu_HU@preeuro

Dutch

nl_NL, nl_NL@preeuro, nl_BE, nl_BE@preeuro

Russian

ru_RU

Czech

cs_CZ, cs_CZ.UTF-8,cs_CZ@euro,cs_CZ@preeuro

Slovakian

sk_SK, sk_SK.UTF-8,sk_SK@euro,sk_SK@preeuro


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