Getting server firmware and power subsystem firmware fixes and upgrades

The server firmware is the part of the Licensed Internal Code that enables hardware, such as the service processor. When you install a server firmware fix, it is installed on the temporary side of the service processor.

The power subsystem firmware is the part of the Licensed Internal Code that enables the power subsystem hardware in the model 575 and 59x servers. You must use an HMC to update or upgrade power subsystem firmware.

How you apply fixes will depend on the type of fix that you are applying, and whether you have an Internet connection from your HMC or server.

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