View existing firmware levels with an HMC

1. Ensure that the managed systems and power frames (if you have a model 575 or 59x server) are in the correct state.
   1. From the HMC, select Server and Partition.
   2. Select Server Management and ensure that the State is Power Off, Standby, or Operating.
   3. If you have a model 575 or 59x server, select Frame Management and ensure that the state is Standby.
2. From the HMC, expand the Licensed Internal Code Maintenance folder.
3. Click the Licensed Internal Code Updates icon.
4. In the Contents area, click Change Licensed Internal Code for the current release.
5. In the Target Object Selection window, click the target system, and click OK. The target is the managed system for which you want to verify the firmware level.
6. In the Change Licensed Internal Code window, select View system information, and click OK.
7. In the Specify LIC Repository window, select None, and click OK. A window is displayed that shows system information for the target system.
   • The Installed Level indicates the level of firmware that has been installed and will be installed into memory after the managed system is powered off and powered on.
   • The Activated Level indicates the level of firmware that is active and running in memory.
   • The Accepted Level indicates the backup level of firmware. You can return to the backup level of firmware if you decide to remove the installed level.
8. Record the installed level and click Close.
9. Click Cancel.
10. For information on compatible levels of HMC machine code and system firmware, refer to the POWER5^(TM) Code Matrix Web site.
11. Choose from the following options:
    • If you need to update your HMC machine code, refer to Getting HMC machine code fixes and upgrades.
    • If your HMC machine code is equal to or greater than the level of server firmware you want to install, continue with this procedure.