Learn about the tasks associated with different HMC installation and configuration tasks.
Learn more about the high-level tasks you must perform when installing and configuring a new HMC with a new server.
Task | Where to find related information |
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1. Gather information and complete the Preinstallation Configuration Worksheet. | Preinstallation configuration worksheet for the HMC |
2. Unpack the hardware. | |
3. Cable the HMC hardware. | Cabling your stand-alone HMC |
4. Power on the HMC by pressing the power button. | |
5. Log in and launch the HMC web application. | |
6. Access the Guided setup wizard or use the HMC menus to configure the HMC. | Configuring the HMC by using the fast path through the Guided Setup wizard |
7. Attach the server to the HMC. |
Learn more about the high-level tasks you must perform when you update and upgrade your HMC code.
Task | Where to find related information |
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1. Obtain the upgrade. | |
2. View the existing HMC machine code level. | |
3. Back up the managed system’s profile data. | |
4. Back up HMC data. | |
5. Record the current HMC configuration information. | |
6. Record remote command status. | |
7. Save upgrade data. | |
8. Upgrade the HMC software. | |
9. Verify that the HMC machine code upgrade installed successfully |
Learn more about the high-level tasks you must perform when you migrate from an HMC Version 6 to an HMC Version 7.
Task | Where to find related information |
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1. Ensure your HMC hardware supports HMC Version 7 code. | |
2. Ensure that your HMC code level is 6.12 or higher. If not, you must upgrade your existing HMC code. | Determining your HMC machine code version and release |
3. Upgrade your HMC to Version 7. | Upgrading your HMC software |
4. Optional: upgrade your managed system's firmware level to the highest available level. | 2 |
5. If you have a second HMC, perform steps 1-4 for that HMC. |
Learn more about the high-level tasks you must perform when adding a second HMC to your managed system.
Task | Where to find related information |
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1. Ensure your HMC hardware supports HMC Version 7 code. | |
2. Gather information and complete the Preinstallation Configuration Worksheet. | Preinstallation configuration worksheet for the HMC |
3. Unpack the hardware. | |
4. Cable the HMC hardware. | Cabling your stand-alone HMC |
5. Power on the HMC by pressing the power button. | |
6. Log in to the HMC. | |
7. The HMC code levels must match. Change the code on one of the HMCs to match the code on the other. | Determining your HMC machine code version and release |
8. Access the Guided setup wizard or use the HMC menus to configure the HMC. | |
9. Configure this HMC for service using the Call-Home Setup Wizard. | Configuring the HMC so that it can contact service and support |
10. Attach the server to the HMC. |