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Putting the pieces together: HMC, FSP,

firmware, ASMI, and OS.

Pete Massiello

iTech Solutions

[email protected]

203-744-7854

iTech Solutions because IBM i (AS/400’s) didn’t come with System Administrators.

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In this session

We will cover what you need to know about the Hardware Management Console, the Flexible Service Processor, and IBM i. What they are, how we connect them together, the relationships amongst one another, and how we perform upgrades to each. In addition, you will learn basic maneuverability around the HMC as we discuss all these tasks.


What We’ll Cover …

• What Is Each Component?

• How Are They Connected?

• How Do We Upgrade?

HMC Code Update

FSP Server Code Update

• System Plans (Old LVT)

• Partitions and Profiles

• HMC Users and Configuration

• Service Agent

• Using System Plans

• Using Remote Connections (Was WebSM)

• Wrap-up






HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up


Overview of i5/OS, FSP, and HMC

i5/OS Linux i5/OS

A B

LIC

A B

LIC

Power Hypervisor PHYP

Flexible Service Processor (FSP)

Flash Memory

Perm Temp

HMC 1

HMC 2

System Power Cont. Network (SPCN)


Hardware Management Console (HMC)

• Intel based PC “appliance” running LINUX for managing of

partitions on Power5, Power6, Power7, and Power8 hardware

• Functions:

Management of Partitions

HMC Licensed Internal Code Maintenance

HMC Users and Configuration

Service Applications

Local Info Center


HMC

• Easy to Manage

• Can Be Used as Console

• Remote Console Access

• Remote Access of HMC

• Partitions Can Run Without Connection to HMC

• Provides Direct Link to ASMI (Advanced Systems Management

Interface)


HMC HMC

• xxxx-CRx – Rack mounted

• 7042-CR9 – Latest Rack Mounted

• xxxx-C0x – Desk Top (end of Life)

• Mirrored disks now available

• Note: Versions earlier than 7310-C04 will not load HMC

7.7 and later.

• Power8 needs 8.8.1 or higher

• Can’t load 8.8.1 on a CR4 or lower

• 8.8.6 Last to support classic view


HMC HMC



• The service processor runs on its own power boundary and

continually monitors hardware attributes and the environmental

conditions within the server.

• The FSP is responsible for loading the PHYP code from Flash into

system memory and starting the system processors. FSP does

not deal directly with OS/400 SLIC nor IBM® AIX®/Linux® Open

Firmware/RTAS. FSP directly communicates only with the Real

Control Panel, PHYP, or the HMC.

• The Flexible Service Processor (FSP) firmware provides

diagnostics, initialization, configuration, run-time error detection,

and correction.


Advanced Systems Management Interface (ASMI)

• Service Processors Menus

• Connect via https and your Browser through HMC 1 and HMC 2

ports on i5 using addresses:

Power5: 192.168.2.147 and 192.168.3.147

Power6, 7, & 8: 169.254.2.147 and 169.254.3.147

• Perform general and administrator-level service tasks such

as reading service processor error logs, reading vital product

data, setting up the service processor, and controlling the

system power.


i5/OS, FSP, and HMC

i5/OS Linux i5/OS

A B

LIC

A B

LIC

Power Hypervisor PHYP


Flash Memory

Perm Temp

HMC 1

HMC 2

System Power Cont. Network (SPCN)

ASMI – Firmware Update Policy


Partitions - LIC and i5/OS

• This has not changed. Still Licensed Internal Code 5722-999,

5761-999, 5770-999.

• IBM I (i5/OS) is 5722-SS1, 5761-SS1, or 5770-SS1.

• Same for AIX.

• Loaded on EACH partition.

• Not shared between partitions.

• LIC is NOT Server firmware on the FSP.

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HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up


Connectivity

Eth0

Eth1

HMC

Port 1


Connectivity (cont.)

• HMC ETH0

Configured as DHCP server

Unique set of addresses

Connects to closed network

FSP Port HMC1

• HMC ETH1

Connected to open network

Remote connections come in through here

Internet connection – ordering PTFs, updates






HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up


Upgrade Order

• First: HMC

• Next: FSP

• Last: Local OS – (LIC and i5/OS) or AIX

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HMC and FSP Combinations

Update HMC (From V6 and Earlier)

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Update HMC


Updating the HMC

• Recovery Media

Bootable DVD

Version Upgrade

• Corrective Service

CD

Internet download/FTP site

Like a PTF


New Release or Version

• Done as an “IPL” of the HMC using Bootable DVD

• Always do SAVE Upgrade Data Before.

• Always backup to External Media: CD or USB Flash-Drive

• To 8.8.6:

getupgfiles -h public.dhe.ibm.com -u anonymous --passwd

anonymous -d /software/server/hmc/network/v8860

chhmc -c altdiskboot -s enable --mode upgrade

hmcshutdown -r -t now

Two Types of Backups – HMC Data (Critical Console Data)


Always Save Upgrade Data before Upgrade


Corrective Service: HMC PTFs


Corrective Service: Remote HMC PTFs

updhmc -t ftp -h public.dhe.ibm.com -u anonymous --passwd ftp -r -f

/software/server/hmc/fixes/MH99999.iso






HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up


Releases – Server Firmware

• Server Firmware: PPNNSSS_FFF_DDD:

PP = package identifier; 01 = managed system and 02 = power

subsystem.

NN = machine type model group; SF = system firmware P5, BP

= bulk power, Ex = Power6 (x=L, M, or H), Ax = Power7

SSS = fixpack code stream indicator

FFF = fixpack number for current fixpack level

DDD = fixpack number for the last disruptive fixpack level

• Power5 : 01_SF240_338_201

• Power6: EM310_057_048

• Power7: AL730_043

• Power8: SV840_056


FSP: PTFs vs. Version

• Change License Internal Code for the current release: Like putting on

a PTF

• Upgrade License Internal Code to a new release: Like a new version.

i.e., 01_SF235 to 01_SF240

Change FSP Code


Permanently Apply What Is Temp


FSP: Advanced Features


FSP: Perm Apply


Successful

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Change Server Code (Within Release)


Select Source of Update


Run Through the Wizard


FSP: Update Licensed Internal Code

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FSP: Get the Lawyers Involved


FSP: About to Update


FSP: What Levels Will Be


FSP: No HMC

• Firmware Service Update Policy MUST be set to OS Managed.

• Updates received from MH PTFs on 5722-999 (V5R4M0). If

V5R4M5, V6R1, or V7R1 then 5733-90x where x is 5 for Power5 or

6 for Power6, 7 is for Power7, and 8 for Power8.

• To display the level:

Run the STRSST command.

Select Option 1, Start a service tool.

Select Option 4, Display/Alter/Dump.

Select Option 1, Display/Alter storage.

Select Option 2, Licensed Internal Code (LIC) data.

Select Option 14, Advanced analysis.

Select FLASHLEVELS, Press the Enter key.

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HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up


System Plans

• System Planning Tool. New.

• LPAR Validation Tool (LVT). Now old.

• Define the configuration of the Power Systems

• Where the I/O Adapters (cards) go

• Which resources are on which partitions?

• Divides Memory and CPW (Batch and Interactive)

• Run from your PC


Download SPT


SPT: Card Placement


SPT: Card Placement (cont.)






HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up

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HMC 7 Welcome Screen

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HMC 8 Signon Screen

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HMC 8 Starting screen

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HMC 8 Starting screen

Partitions and Profiles

Activate: Starting a Partition

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Activation

• Changes take affect at Activation not at PWRDWNSYS

Restart(*YES)

• Looks for Min Resources to activate


Activation Partition Advanced Opt


Partition Starting


Replaces Front Bezel for Partitions


Partition Information

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History of SRC Codes

Partition Shutting Down






HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up

HMC Users and Configuration

HMC Users

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HMC Users

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HMC: Add a User

HMC Configuration

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HMC: Network Settings

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HMC: Network Adapters

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HMC: ETH0: Private Network

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HMC: ETH1: Open Network

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HMC: ETH1: Internal Firewall

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HMC: DNS and Routing

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HMC: Schedule Tasks

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HMC: Schedule Tasks


Backup Critical Console Data






HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up


HMC: Service Agent

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HMC: Send Service Notifications

Attention LEDs

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HMC: Turn Alert Light Off


Operator Panel Service Functions






HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up

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HMC and System Plans

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HMC: Import System Plan


Manage System Plans






HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up


No more WebSM – Use HTTPS






HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up


7 Key Points to Take Home

• Configure HMC before powering on i5

• ETH0 on HMC configured as a private network with DHCP.

• Remote Access to your HMC via HTTPS://ip-address

• Update of software order is important

HMC, FSP, LIC, and i5/OS

• Use System Planning Tool to design your machine

• Remember a Disruptive update to the FSP will immediately end all

partitions if they are still active

• Backup your HMC to EXTERNAL media before an upgrade

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Your Turn!

How to contact me:

Pete Massiello

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: PeteM59

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