Table 2. Tasks you need to perform when updating or upgrading HMC code
Task
Where to find related information
1. Obtain the upgrade.
“Upgrading your HMC software” on page 69
2. View the existing HMC machine code level.
3. Back up the managed system’s profile data.
4. Back up HMC data.
5. Record the current HMC configuration information.
6. Record remote command status.
7. Save upgrade data.
8. Upgrade the HMC software.
9. Verify that the HMC machine code upgrade installed
successfully
Migrating HMC Version 6 code to HMC Version 7 code
Learn more about the high-level tasks you must perform when you migrate from an HMC Version 6 to
an HMC Version 7.
If you have an existing HMC and want to migrate from Version 6 to Version 7, you must complete the
following high-level tasks:
Table 3. Tasks you need to perform when migrating an HMC Version 6 to an HMC Version 7
Task
Where to find related information
1. Ensure your HMC hardware supports HMC Version 7
code.
2. Ensure that your HMC code level is 6.12 or higher. If
not, you must upgrade your existing HMC code.
“Determining your HMC machine code version and
release” on page 66
“Upgrading your HMC software” on page 69
3. Upgrade your HMC to Version 7.
“Upgrading your HMC software” on page 69
4. Optional: upgrade your managed system's firmware
level to the highest available level.
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5. If you have a second HMC, perform steps 1-4 for that
HMC.
Adding a second HMC to an existing installation
Learn more about the high-level tasks you must perform when adding a second HMC to your managed
system.
If you have an existing HMC and managed system and want to add a second HMC to this configuration,
do the following:
Table 4. Tasks you need to perform when adding a second HMC to an existing installation
Task
Where to find related information
1. Ensure your HMC hardware supports HMC Version 7
code.
2. Gather information and complete the Preinstallation
Configuration Worksheet.
“Preinstallation configuration worksheet for the HMC”
on page 16
3. Unpack the hardware.
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