Review your HMC machine code version and release

The level of machine code on the HMC will determine the available features, including concurrent server firmware maintenance and enhancements to upgrading to a new release.

Choose from the following options:

• If you are using a POWER^(TM)5 HMC, continue with step Obtaining firmware updates through an HMC with an Internet connection.
• If you are using a POWER6 HMC, continue with step .