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Putting the pieces together: HMC, FSP,
firmware, ASMI, and OS.
Pete Massiello
iTech Solutions
203-744-7854
iTech Solutions because IBM i (AS/400’s) didn’t come with System Administrators.
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In this session
We will cover what you need to know about the Hardware Management Console, the Flexible Service Processor, and IBM i. What they are, how we connect them together, the relationships amongst one another, and how we perform upgrades to each. In addition, you will learn basic maneuverability around the HMC as we discuss all these tasks.
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What We’ll Cover …
• What Is Each Component?
• How Are They Connected?
• How Do We Upgrade?
HMC Code Update
FSP Server Code Update
• System Plans (Old LVT)
• Partitions and Profiles
• HMC Users and Configuration
• Service Agent
• Using System Plans
• Using Remote Connections (Was WebSM)
• Wrap-up
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What We’ll Cover …
• What Is Each Component?
• How Are They Connected?
• How Do We Upgrade?
HMC Code Update
FSP Server Code Update
• System Plans (Old LVT)
• Partitions and Profiles
• HMC Users and Configuration
• Service Agent
• Using System Plans
• Using Remote Connections (Was WebSM)
• Wrap-up
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Overview of i5/OS, FSP, and HMC
i5/OS Linux i5/OS
A B
LIC
A B
LIC
Power Hypervisor PHYP
Flexible Service Processor (FSP)
Flash Memory
Perm Temp
HMC 1
HMC 2
System Power Cont. Network (SPCN)
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Hardware Management Console (HMC)
• Intel based PC “appliance” running LINUX for managing of
partitions on Power5, Power6, Power7, and Power8 hardware
• Functions:
Management of Partitions
HMC Licensed Internal Code Maintenance
HMC Users and Configuration
Service Applications
Local Info Center
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HMC
• Easy to Manage
• Can Be Used as Console
• Remote Console Access
• Remote Access of HMC
• Partitions Can Run Without Connection to HMC
• Provides Direct Link to ASMI (Advanced Systems Management
Interface)
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HMC HMC
• xxxx-CRx – Rack mounted
• 7042-CR9 – Latest Rack Mounted
• xxxx-C0x – Desk Top (end of Life)
• Mirrored disks now available
• Note: Versions earlier than 7310-C04 will not load HMC
7.7 and later.
• Power8 needs 8.8.1 or higher
• Can’t load 8.8.1 on a CR4 or lower
• 8.8.6 Last to support classic view
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Flexible Service Processor (FSP)
• The service processor runs on its own power boundary and
continually monitors hardware attributes and the environmental
conditions within the server.
• The FSP is responsible for loading the PHYP code from Flash into
system memory and starting the system processors. FSP does
not deal directly with OS/400 SLIC nor IBM® AIX®/Linux® Open
Firmware/RTAS. FSP directly communicates only with the Real
Control Panel, PHYP, or the HMC.
• The Flexible Service Processor (FSP) firmware provides
diagnostics, initialization, configuration, run-time error detection,
and correction.
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Advanced Systems Management Interface (ASMI)
• Service Processors Menus
• Connect via https and your Browser through HMC 1 and HMC 2
ports on i5 using addresses:
Power5: 192.168.2.147 and 192.168.3.147
Power6, 7, & 8: 169.254.2.147 and 169.254.3.147
• Perform general and administrator-level service tasks such
as reading service processor error logs, reading vital product
data, setting up the service processor, and controlling the
system power.
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i5/OS, FSP, and HMC
i5/OS Linux i5/OS
A B
LIC
A B
LIC
Power Hypervisor PHYP
Flexible Service Processor (FSP)
Flash Memory
Perm Temp
HMC 1
HMC 2
System Power Cont. Network (SPCN)
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Partitions - LIC and i5/OS
• This has not changed. Still Licensed Internal Code 5722-999,
5761-999, 5770-999.
• IBM I (i5/OS) is 5722-SS1, 5761-SS1, or 5770-SS1.
• Same for AIX.
• Loaded on EACH partition.
• Not shared between partitions.
• LIC is NOT Server firmware on the FSP.
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What We’ll Cover …
• What Is Each Component?
• How Are They Connected?
• How Do We Upgrade?
HMC Code Update
FSP Server Code Update
• System Plans (Old LVT)
• Partitions and Profiles
• HMC Users and Configuration
• Service Agent
• Using System Plans
• Using Remote Connections (Was WebSM)
• Wrap-up
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Connectivity (cont.)
• HMC ETH0
Configured as DHCP server
Unique set of addresses
Connects to closed network
FSP Port HMC1
• HMC ETH1
Connected to open network
Remote connections come in through here
Internet connection – ordering PTFs, updates
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What We’ll Cover …
• What Is Each Component?
• How Are They Connected?
• How Do We Upgrade?
HMC Code Update
FSP Server Code Update
• System Plans (Old LVT)
• Partitions and Profiles
• HMC Users and Configuration
• Service Agent
• Using System Plans
• Using Remote Connections (Was WebSM)
• Wrap-up
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Upgrade Order
• First: HMC
• Next: FSP
• Last: Local OS – (LIC and i5/OS) or AIX
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Updating the HMC
• Recovery Media
Bootable DVD
Version Upgrade
• Corrective Service
CD
Internet download/FTP site
Like a PTF
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New Release or Version
• Done as an “IPL” of the HMC using Bootable DVD
• Always do SAVE Upgrade Data Before.
• Always backup to External Media: CD or USB Flash-Drive
• To 8.8.6:
getupgfiles -h public.dhe.ibm.com -u anonymous --passwd
anonymous -d /software/server/hmc/network/v8860
chhmc -c altdiskboot -s enable --mode upgrade
hmcshutdown -r -t now
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Corrective Service: Remote HMC PTFs
updhmc -t ftp -h public.dhe.ibm.com -u anonymous --passwd ftp -r -f
/software/server/hmc/fixes/MH99999.iso
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What We’ll Cover …
• What Is Each Component?
• How Are They Connected?
• How Do We Upgrade?
HMC Code Update
FSP Server Code Update
• System Plans (Old LVT)
• Partitions and Profiles
• HMC Users and Configuration
• Service Agent
• Using System Plans
• Using Remote Connections (Was WebSM)
• Wrap-up
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Releases – Server Firmware
• Server Firmware: PPNNSSS_FFF_DDD:
PP = package identifier; 01 = managed system and 02 = power
subsystem.
NN = machine type model group; SF = system firmware P5, BP
= bulk power, Ex = Power6 (x=L, M, or H), Ax = Power7
SSS = fixpack code stream indicator
FFF = fixpack number for current fixpack level
DDD = fixpack number for the last disruptive fixpack level
• Power5 : 01_SF240_338_201
• Power6: EM310_057_048
• Power7: AL730_043
• Power8: SV840_056
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FSP: PTFs vs. Version
• Change License Internal Code for the current release: Like putting on
a PTF
• Upgrade License Internal Code to a new release: Like a new version.
i.e., 01_SF235 to 01_SF240
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FSP: No HMC
• Firmware Service Update Policy MUST be set to OS Managed.
• Updates received from MH PTFs on 5722-999 (V5R4M0). If
V5R4M5, V6R1, or V7R1 then 5733-90x where x is 5 for Power5 or
6 for Power6, 7 is for Power7, and 8 for Power8.
• To display the level:
Run the STRSST command.
Select Option 1, Start a service tool.
Select Option 4, Display/Alter/Dump.
Select Option 1, Display/Alter storage.
Select Option 2, Licensed Internal Code (LIC) data.
Select Option 14, Advanced analysis.
Select FLASHLEVELS, Press the Enter key.
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What We’ll Cover …
• What Is Each Component?
• How Are They Connected?
• How Do We Upgrade?
HMC Code Update
FSP Server Code Update
• System Plans (Old LVT)
• Partitions and Profiles
• HMC Users and Configuration
• Service Agent
• Using System Plans
• Using Remote Connections (Was WebSM)
• Wrap-up
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System Plans
• System Planning Tool. New.
• LPAR Validation Tool (LVT). Now old.
• Define the configuration of the Power Systems
• Where the I/O Adapters (cards) go
• Which resources are on which partitions?
• Divides Memory and CPW (Batch and Interactive)
• Run from your PC
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What We’ll Cover …
• What Is Each Component?
• How Are They Connected?
• How Do We Upgrade?
HMC Code Update
FSP Server Code Update
• System Plans (Old LVT)
• Partitions and Profiles
• HMC Users and Configuration
• Service Agent
• Using System Plans
• Using Remote Connections (Was WebSM)
• Wrap-up
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Activation
• Changes take affect at Activation not at PWRDWNSYS
Restart(*YES)
• Looks for Min Resources to activate
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What We’ll Cover …
• What Is Each Component?
• How Are They Connected?
• How Do We Upgrade?
HMC Code Update
FSP Server Code Update
• System Plans (Old LVT)
• Partitions and Profiles
• HMC Users and Configuration
• Service Agent
• Using System Plans
• Using Remote Connections (Was WebSM)
• Wrap-up
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What We’ll Cover …
• What Is Each Component?
• How Are They Connected?
• How Do We Upgrade?
HMC Code Update
FSP Server Code Update
• System Plans (Old LVT)
• Partitions and Profiles
• HMC Users and Configuration
• Service Agent
• Using System Plans
• Using Remote Connections (Was WebSM)
• Wrap-up
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What We’ll Cover …
• What Is Each Component?
• How Are They Connected?
• How Do We Upgrade?
HMC Code Update
FSP Server Code Update
• System Plans (Old LVT)
• Partitions and Profiles
• HMC Users and Configuration
• Service Agent
• Using System Plans
• Using Remote Connections (Was WebSM)
• Wrap-up
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What We’ll Cover …
• What Is Each Component?
• How Are They Connected?
• How Do We Upgrade?
HMC Code Update
FSP Server Code Update
• System Plans (Old LVT)
• Partitions and Profiles
• HMC Users and Configuration
• Service Agent
• Using System Plans
• Using Remote Connections (Was WebSM)
• Wrap-up
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What We’ll Cover …
• What Is Each Component?
• How Are They Connected?
• How Do We Upgrade?
HMC Code Update
FSP Server Code Update
• System Plans (Old LVT)
• Partitions and Profiles
• HMC Users and Configuration
• Service Agent
• Using System Plans
• Using Remote Connections (Was WebSM)
• Wrap-up
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7 Key Points to Take Home
• Configure HMC before powering on i5
• ETH0 on HMC configured as a private network with DHCP.
• Remote Access to your HMC via HTTPS://ip-address
• Update of software order is important
HMC, FSP, LIC, and i5/OS
• Use System Planning Tool to design your machine
• Remember a Disruptive update to the FSP will immediately end all
partitions if they are still active
• Backup your HMC to EXTERNAL media before an upgrade