Troubleshooting
Problem
Customer installable BoMC images are available on Fix Central for Models CR7, CR8, CR9
Symptom
Various firmware fixes applicable to certain HMC models.
Cause
Important updates available from Lenovo should be installed on some HMC models.
Environment
7042-CR7
7042-CR8
7042-CR9
Any HMC Version and Release
Diagnosing The Problem
Image Instructions for BoMC updates for some HMC models can be downloaded from fixcentral and installed by customers on their HMCs.
Each model shows the BoMC Image contents listing the levels of uEFI, DSA, and IMM that will be updated.
Instructions are provided for downloading, burning and installing the image.
NOTE: These BoMC images are not for use with system planar replacement.
Each model shows the BoMC Image contents listing the levels of uEFI, DSA, and IMM that will be updated.
Instructions are provided for downloading, burning and installing the image.
NOTE: These BoMC images are not for use with system planar replacement.
Resolving The Problem
These images are built for 7042 models based on the fixes provided for the xSeries equivalent model system. IBM recommends updating the firmware on the HMC to ensure critical fixes are installed.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6538682
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Document Information
Modified date:
29 August 2022
UID
nas8N1022107