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• Critical overview of HMC, IBM i, FSP,
and firmware: Putting the pieces
together.
Pete Massiello
iTech Solutions
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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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i5/OS, FSP, and HMC
i5/OS Linux i5/OS
A B
SLIC
A B
SLIC
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, and Power7 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 (WebSM Pre V7.3)
• Partitions Can Run Without Connection to HMC
• Provides Direct Link to ASMI (Advanced Systems Management
Interface)
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HMC 7310-CR3 – Rack mounted
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HMC 7310-C04
1 PCI connectors (slot 1 to left)
2 PCI Express (x1) connector
3 PCI Express (x16) graphics connector
4 Ethernet connector
5 USB connectors
6 Mouse connector
7 Parallel connector
8 System connector
9 Diagnostic LEDs
10 Power connector
11 Audio line-out connector
12 Audio line-in connector
13 VGA monitor connector
14 System connector
15 Keyboard connector
16 USB connectors
Note: Versions earlier than 7310-C04 will not
load HMC 7.7 and later.
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i5/OS, FSP, and HMC
i5/OS Linux i5/OS
A B
SLIC
A B
SLIC
Power Hypervisor PHYP
Flexible Service Processor (FSP)
Flash Memory
Perm Temp
HMC 1
HMC 2
System Power Cont. Network (SPCN)
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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: 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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ASMI
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ASMI – Firmware Update Policy
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LIC and i5/OS
• This has not changed. Still Licensed Internal Code 5722-999,
5761-999, 5770-999.
• i5/OS is 5722-SS1, 5761-SS1, or 5770-SS1.
• 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
Eth0
Eth1
HMC
Port 1
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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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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_320
• Power6: EM310_057_048
• Power7: AL730_043
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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: LIC and i5/OS
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HMC and FSP Combinations
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Update HMC (From V6 and Earlier)
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Update HMC
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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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Two Types of Backups – HMC Data (Critical Console Data)
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Save Upgrade Data
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Corrective Service: HMC PTFs
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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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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
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Change FSP Code
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Permanently Apply What Is Temp
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FSP: Advanced Features
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FSP: Perm Apply
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Successful
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Change Server Code (Within Release)
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Select Source of Update
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Run Through the Wizard
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FSP: Update Licensed Internal Code
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FSP: Get the Lawyers Involved
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FSP: About to Update
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FSP: What Levels Will Be
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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.
• 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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DSPFMWSTS
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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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LVT and System Plans
• LPAR Validation Tool (LVT). Now old.
• System Planning Tool. New.
• Define the configuration of the i5
• Where the cards go
• Which resources are on which partitions?
• Divides Memory and CPW (Batch and Interactive)
• Run from your PC
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Download SPT
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System Planning Tool
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SPT: Card Placement
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SPT: Card Placement (cont.)
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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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HMC 7 Welcome Screen
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Partitions and Profiles
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Activate: Starting a Partition
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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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Activation Partition Advanced Opt
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Partition Starting
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Replaces Front Bezel for Partitions
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History of SRC Codes
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Reference Codes
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Partition Shutting Down
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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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HMC Users and Configuration
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HMC Users
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HMC: Add a User
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HMC Configuration
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HMC: Network Settings
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HMC: Network Adapters
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HMC: ETH0: Private Network
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HMC: ETH1: Open Network
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HMC: ETH1: Internal Firewall
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HMC: DNS and Routing
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HMC: Schedule Tasks
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Backup Critical Console Data
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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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HMC: Service Agent
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HMC: Send Service Notifications
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Attention LEDs
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Manage Attention LEDs
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HMC: Turn Alert Light Off
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System Attention LED
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Operator Panel Service Functions
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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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HMC and System Plans
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HMC: Import System Plan
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Manage System Plans
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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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No more WebSM – Use HTTPS
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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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Resources
• For HMC Updates:
www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/hmcl/home.html
• For FSP Updates:
www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/power5cm/home.html
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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