Performing postinstallation tasks

After you install the firmware, you bring the system back to production. This task applies to 9117-MMA and 8203-E4A systems and to 8204-E8A systems with an HMC.

Follow these steps to bring the system back to production:

  1. Verify that the HMC connection to the service processor is successfully established.
  2. Optional: If communication errors occur, determine the problem. For instructions, see Managing the HMC.
  3. Using the HMC, bring the system to logical partition standby. The server runs tests as it turns on and as components report.
  4. Optional: If you have a 9117-MMA or 8204-E8A system and want to run 5250 applications on IBM® i, insert the virtualization enablement technology (VET) code that enables the 5250 applications.
  5. Start existing logical partitions.