Determining HMC and server-firmware code levels

Before you upgrade the server firmware, you determine the applicable HMC and server-firmware code levels.

Use the information in the following table to determine the correct code level.
Information in the table applies to Power Systems™ models 9117-MMA and 9406-MMA.
HMC code-level prerequisite (for any HMC that accesses the server) Server-firmware code-level prerequisite

For systems shipped prior to May 2008

  • HMC V7R3.3 (HMC running V7R3.2 or later)

For systems shipped beginning May 2008

  • HMC V7R3.3 with MH01105 (Service pack 1)
  • HMC V7R3.3 with MH01119 (Service pack 2) is available.
 Server firmware 01EM320_076 or later
Information in the following table applies to Power Systems models 8204-E8A, 8203-E4A, 9407-M15, 9408-M25, and 9409-M50.
HMC code-level prerequisite (for any HMC that accesses the server) Server-firmware code-level prerequisite
HMC V7R3.4 with required fixes Server firmware 01EL340_039_039 or later