Getting HMC machine code fixes with an Internet connection

Task 1. Ensure that you have an Internet connection

To download fixes from the service and support system or Web site to your HMC or server, you must have a connection to service and support either through a modem, direct or indirect Internet, or pass-through system.

To verify that the service connection is working, perform the following steps:

In the navigation area, open Service Applications.
Select Remote Support.
Select Customize Outbound Connectivity.
Select the tab for the type of outbound connectivity that you chose for your HMC (Local Modem, Internet VPN, or Pass-Through Systems). For more information about these settings, see Specifying the connection type from the HMC.
Note: If a connection to service and support does not exist, set up the service connection before proceeding with this procedure. For instructions on how to set up a connection to service and support, see Setting up AIX, IBM i5/OS, Linux, and the HMC to connect to service and support.
Click Test.
Verify that the test completes successfully. If the test is not successful, troubleshoot your connectivity and correct the problem before proceeding with this procedure.

Alternatively, you can refer to Getting HMC machine code fixes using CD or an FTP server.

Task 2. View the existing HMC machine code level

To determine the existing level of HMC machine code, follow these steps:

In the navigation area, expand the Licensed Internal Code Maintenance folder.
Select HMC Code Update.
In the Status area, look for the version and release of your HMC machine code.
Record the current version and release.

Task 3. View available HMC machine code levels

To find out if there are new HMC machine code fixes available, perform these steps:

From a computer or server with an Internet connection, go to the Fix Central Web site at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/.
Select the appropriate family in the Product family list.
Select Hardware Management Console in the Product or fix type list.
Click Continue. The Hardware Management Console site is displayed.
Scroll down to your HMC Version level to view available HMC levels.
Note: If you prefer, you can contact service and support.

Task 4. Apply the HMC machine code fix

Before you install fixes to the HMC machine code, back up critical console information on your HMC. For instructions, see Backing up critical HMC data. Then continue with the next step.
In the navigation area, expand the Licensed Internal Code Maintenance folder.
Select HMC Code Update.
Select Install Corrective Service. Corrective service refers to the HMC machine code fix.
On the Install Corrective Service window, select Download the corrective service file from a remote system, and then apply downloaded service file, and enter the following information:
- Remote site: ftp.software.ibm.com
- Patch file: Enter the following FTP directory and ZIP file name: /software/server/hmc/fixes/filename.zip
  Note:
  - The name of the patch file changes with each new fix.
    To find the name of the patch file, go to the Hardware Management Console Web site at http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/hmc/home.html.
  - You might need more than one zip file for an update.
- User ID: anonymous
- Password: Your e-mail address
Click OK.
Follow the instructions to install the fixes.
Shut down and restart the HMC for the fixes to take effect.

Task 5. Verify that the HMC machine code installed successfully

To verify that the HMC fix installed successfully, perform these steps:

In the navigation area, expand the Licensed Internal Code Maintenance folder.
Select HMC Code Update.
In the Status area, look for the version and release of your HMC machine code.
Verify that the version and release match the fix that you installed.
If the level of firmware displayed is not the level that you installed, see Failed verification that the fix installed successfully.