Task 4.1. Update a current release

In the Contents area, click Change Licensed Internal Code for the current release.
In the Target Object Selection window, click the target system, and click OK. The target is the managed system for which you want to update.
Note:

You can select multiple managed systems to be updated simultaneously. If you have a 575 system, there are some considerations you should review before choosing to update or upgrade multiple managed systems. For details, refer to Applying firmware to multiple managed systems using an HMC.
In the Change Licensed Internal Code window, select Start Change Licensed Internal Code wizard and click OK.
In the Specify LIC Repository window, select the repository location from which you want to download the server firmware or power subsystem firmware fixes, and click OK. The following options are available:
- IBM service Web site (This site provides the most recent level of fixes. You need a direct Internet connection to access this site.)
- IBM support system (This site provides all available levels of fixes. You can use a modem or direct Internet connection to access this site.)
  Note:
  
  Downloading server firmware or power subsystem firmware fixes over a modem might take several hours.
- DVD-RAM media: Select this option if you previously put the fix on CD and it is in the DVD drive on the HMC.
  Note:
  
  If you choose the DVD-RAM media repository and receive an I/O error when using a CD that you created, it might mean that the software you used to create the CD does not conform to the requirements for writing of temporary records on the HMC.
- FTP site: Select this option if you previously downloaded the fix to an FTP site. (This site would be set up previously by your organization's advanced support personnel.) An FTP server is any system on which the FTP server protocol is activated. If you select the FTP site, you need to know the following information:
  Note:
  
  Usually, a PC has only the FTP client active.
  - FTP site - The fully qualified host and domain name of the FTP server from which you want to download the fix.
  - User ID - Your user ID for the FTP server.
  - Password - Your password for the FTP server.
  - Directory - The directory on the FTP server that holds the server or power subsystem firmware fix. You can specify the default directory /opt/ccfw/data if you placed the fix in that directory, or you can change the directory path if the fix is in a directory other than the default directory. For example, if you downloaded the fix and copied it to a unique directory on the FTP server, you can specify that directory.
- Hard drive: Select this option if you previously downloaded the fix to the hard disk drive on your HMC. (This repository can be selected after a successful Code Update for this release was the last completed update to another Managed System or Power Subsystem by this HMC, or the fix was downloaded using the Retrieve function from the Advanced Features on the HMC interface.)
  Note:
  
  For more information about each of the repository locations, click Help.
In the welcome window, click Next. One of the following will occur:
- If the selected repository has only an update to the current release available, continue with step 6.
- If a message displays stating that there is a new upgrade level available, choose from the following options:
  - Click Cancel to switch to an upgrade to a new release. You will not have to re-select the repository. Then continue with step 4 in Task 5.2.
  - Click OK to proceed with an update for the current release, and continue with step 6.
- If no change fixes are available, a message displays indicating that no fixes are available and targets are up to date. In this situation, click Cancel to end the task.
In the Change Licensed Internal Code wizard window, ensure that Managed System and Power LIC is selected and choose from the following options:
- If the window contains a grayed out message across from 'Current Installation type selection' continue with step 7.
- If the window contains a concurrent message across from 'Current Installation type selection' choose from the following options:
  - To continue with a concurrent update, follow these steps:
    1. Read the message that is displayed.
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Notice:  Do not perform any configuration or management 
operations on the managed system while 
Licensed Internal Code is being updated. 
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      Note:
      
      Do not perform any tasks on the managed system that is being updated until the firmware update is complete. If an operation does occur, both the code update and operation might complete correctly. However, if there is a failure, allow the update to complete before retrying a new operation. If the concurrent firmware update fails, remove the corrupted image and retry the concurrent Licensed Internal Code update. For details, see Removing the current firmware (Licensed Internal Code) level.
    2. Continue with step 7.
  - To change to a disruptive install and activate, click Advanced Options.
    1. In the Concurrency window, select the target you want to update. The type of installation is shown in the Concurrency Status field.
    2. In the Select the type of installation to perform area, choose from the available options, which might include:
      - Concurrent install and activate
      - Concurrent only, with deferred disruptive activate
      - Disruptive install and activate
    3. Click OK and continue with step 7.
Click Next. The Hardware Management Console License Agreement window is displayed.
In the License Agreement window, read the agreement and click Accept.
In the Confirm the Action window, perform the required actions, and click Finish.
If the following message is displayed on the HMC interface, you will need to manually shut down all of the applications and logical partitions to prevent the system from shutting them down abnormally during the process. Quiesce any applications currently running on your operating systems for the systems listed below.

Use the usual procedures to shut down the logical partitions:
- To shut down AIX^(R) logical partitions, see Shutting down AIX logical partitions.
- To shut down Linux^(R) logical partitions, see Shutting down Linux logical partitions.
At the end of a disruptive process, the managed system automatically returns to its original state.
To verify that the fix installed correctly, see Verify that the fix installed correctly.