Obtaining and applying machine code updates for the HMC using DVD or an FTP server

Learn how to obtain machine code updates for the HMC using DVD or an FTP server.

To obtain HMC machine code updates, perform steps 1-5.
Parent topic: Updating, upgrading, and migrating your HMC machine code

Step 1. View the existing HMC machine code level

To view the existing HMC machine code level, do the following:

  1. In the navigation area, click Updates.
  2. In the Work area, view and record the information that appears under the HMC Code Level heading, including the HMC version, release, maintenance level, build level, and base versions.
  3. Continue with Step 2. View the available HMC machine code levels.

Step 2. View the available HMC machine code levels

To view the available HMC machine code levels, do the following:

  1. From a computer or server with an Internet connection, go to the Hardware Management Console Web site at http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.
  2. Scroll down to your HMC Version level to view available HMC levels.
    Note: If you prefer, you can contact IBM service and support.
  3. Continue with Step 3. Obtain the HMC machine code update.

Step 3. Obtain the HMC machine code update

To obtain the HMC machine code update, do the following:

You can order the HMC machine code update through the Fix Central website, contact service and support, or download it to an FTP server.

Ordering the HMC machine code update through the Fix Central Web site
  1. From a computer or server with an Internet connection, go to the Hardware Management Console website at http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/
  2. Under Supported HMC products, select the latest HMC level.
  3. Scroll down to the File name(s) / Package area and locate the update you want to order.
  4. In the Order column, select Go.
  5. Click Continue to sign in with your IBM ID.
  6. Follow the on-screen prompts to submit your order.
Downloading the HMC machine code update to removable media
  1. From a computer or server with an Internet connection, go to the Hardware Management Console website at http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/
  2. Under Supported HMC products, select the latest HMC level.
  3. Scroll down to the File name(s) / Package area and locate the update you want to download.
  4. Click the update you want to download.
  5. Accept the license agreement, and save the update to your removable media.
When you are finished, continue with Step 4. Apply the HMC machine code update.

Step 4. Apply the HMC machine code update

To apply the HMC machine code update, do the following:

  1. Before you install updates to the HMC machine code, back up HMC data. For more information, see Backing up critical HMC data
  2. If you obtained or created the update on DVD-RAM, insert it into the DVD drive on the HMC. If you obtained or created the update on a USB memory device, insert the memory device.
  3. In the navigation area, click Updates.
  4. Click Update HMC. The Install HMC Corrective Service Wizard opens.
  5. Follow the instructions in the Wizard to install the update.
  6. Shut down, restart, and log back in to the HMC for the update to take effect.
  7. Continue with Step 5. Verify that the HMC machine code update installed successfully.

Step 5. Verify that the HMC machine code update installed successfully

To verify that the HMC machine code update installed successfully, do the following:

  1. In the navigation area, click Updates. In the Work area, the HMC version, release, maintenance level, build level, and base versions are displayed under the HMC Code Level heading.
  2. Verify that the version and release match the update that you installed.
  3. If the level of code displayed is not the level that you installed, perform the following steps:
    1. Retry the machine code update. If you created a DVD for this procedure, use a new media.
    2. If the problem persists, contact your next level of support.


Last updated: Mon, April 13, 2020