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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.

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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

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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

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Overview of i5/OS, FSP, and HMC

i5/OSLinuxi5/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)

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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

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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)

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HMC HMC

• xxxx-CRx – Rack mounted

• 7042-CR9 – Latest Rack Mounted

• xxxx-C0x – Desk Top (end of Life)

• Mirrored disks available

• HMC’s 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

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Hardware Management Console HMC

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Flexible Service Processor (FSP)

• 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.

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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.

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i5/OS, FSP, and HMC

i5/OSLinuxi5/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)

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ASMI

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ASMI – Firmware Update Policy

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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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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

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Connectivity

Eth0

Eth1

HMC

Port 1

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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

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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

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Upgrade Order

• First: HMC

• Next: FSP

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

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HMC and FSP Combinations

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Update HMC (From V6 and Earlier)

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Update HMC

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Update HMC

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Updating the HMC

• Recovery Media• Bootable DVD

• Version Upgrade

• Corrective Service• CD

• Internet download/FTP site

• Like a PTF

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

chhmc -c altdiskboot -s enable --mode upgrade

hmcshutdown -r -t now

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

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Always Save Upgrade Data before Upgrade

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Corrective Service: HMC PTFs

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Change FSP Code

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Change FSP Code

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Permanently Apply What Is Temp

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Permanently Apply What Is Temp

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FSP: Advanced Features

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FSP: Perm Apply

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Successful

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Change Server Code (Within Release)

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Select Source of Update

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Run Through the Wizard

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FSP: Update Licensed Internal Code

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FSP: Get the Lawyers Involved

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FSP: About to Update

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FSP: What Levels Will Be

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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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DSPFMWSTS

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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

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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

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Download SPT

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SPT: Card Placement

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SPT: Card Placement (cont.)

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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

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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

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Partitions and Profiles

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Activate: Starting a Partition

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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

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Activation Partition Advanced Opt

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Partition Starting

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Replaces Front Bezel for Partitions

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Partition Information

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History of SRC Codes

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Partition Shutting Down

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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

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HMC Users and Configuration

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HMC Users

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HMC Users

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HMC: Add a User

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HMC Configuration

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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

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Backup Critical Console Data

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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

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HMC: Service Agent

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HMC: Service Agent

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HMC: Send Service Notifications

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Attention LEDs

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Manage Attention LEDs

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HMC: Turn Alert Light Off

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Operator Panel Service Functions

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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

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HMC and System Plans

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HMC: Import System Plan

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Manage System Plans

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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

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Remote Control – Use HTTPS

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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

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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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