Viewing the firmware history for AIX or Linux

Find out how to view the firmware history information for AIX® or Linux®.

You can view firmware history in several places. For example, you can view history information from the Fix Central Web site, or you can read the history information that accompanies the fix CDs.

To view the firmware history from the Fix Central Web site, follow these steps:

  1. From a computer or server with an Internet connection, go to the Fix Central Web site at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/.
  2. Select the appropriate family in the Product family list.
  3. Select Hardware microcode and firmware in the Product list.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. From the Microcode downloads Web site, choose from the following options:
    • If there are tabs across the top of the page, continue with step 6.
    • If there is a drop-down list at the top of the page, continue with step 7.
  6. Perform the following steps:
    1. Ensure that Systems is selected in the Microcode downloads tab.
    2. Find your model in the Model column.
    3. Click Description in the Download column.
    4. Review the information that is displayed to learn more about what is included in the firmware update.
  7. Perform the following steps:
    1. Select your machine type and model from the drop-down list. An information window is displayed.
    2. Click Continue. The available firmware levels are displayed.
    3. Click Desc. An HTML document is displayed.
    4. Review the information that is displayed to learn more about what is included in the firmware update.
Parent topic: Viewing the firmware history or fix cover letter
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