Critical overview of HMC IBM i FSP and firmware

• Critical overview of HMC, IBM i, FSP,

and firmware: Putting the pieces

together.

Pete Massiello

iTech Solutions

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203-744-7854

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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


i5/OS, FSP, and HMC

i5/OS Linux i5/OS

A B

SLIC

A B

SLIC

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, and Power7 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 (WebSM Pre V7.3)

• Partitions Can Run Without Connection to HMC

• Provides Direct Link to ASMI (Advanced Systems Management

Interface)


HMC 7310-CR3 – Rack mounted


HMC 7310-C04

1 PCI connectors (slot 1 to left)

2 PCI Express (x1) connector

3 PCI Express (x16) graphics connector

4 Ethernet connector

5 USB connectors

6 Mouse connector

7 Parallel connector

8 System connector

9 Diagnostic LEDs

10 Power connector

11 Audio line-out connector

12 Audio line-in connector

13 VGA monitor connector

14 System connector

15 Keyboard connector

16 USB connectors

Note: Versions earlier than 7310-C04 will not

load HMC 7.7 and later.


i5/OS, FSP, and HMC

i5/OS Linux i5/OS

A B

SLIC

A B

SLIC

Power Hypervisor PHYP


Flash Memory

Perm Temp

HMC 1

HMC 2

System Power Cont. Network (SPCN)



• 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: 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.

ASMI

ASMI – Firmware Update Policy


LIC and i5/OS

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

5761-999, 5770-999.

• i5/OS is 5722-SS1, 5761-SS1, or 5770-SS1.

• 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


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_320

• Power6: EM310_057_048

• Power7: AL730_043






HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up


Upgrade Order

• First: HMC

• Next: FSP

• Last: LIC and i5/OS

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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

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


Save Upgrade Data


Corrective Service: HMC PTFs


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


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

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.

• 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


LVT and System Plans

• LPAR Validation Tool (LVT). Now old.

• System Planning Tool. New.

• Define the configuration of the i5

• Where the cards go

• Which resources are on which partitions?

• Divides Memory and CPW (Batch and Interactive)

• Run from your PC


Download SPT


System Planning Tool


SPT: Card Placement


SPT: Card Placement (cont.)






HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up

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HMC 7 Welcome 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

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History of SRC Codes

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Reference Codes

Partition Shutting Down






HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up

HMC Users and Configuration

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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


Backup Critical Console Data






HMC Code Update





• Service Agent



• Wrap-up


HMC: Service Agent

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HMC: Send Service Notifications

Attention LEDs


Manage Attention LEDs

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HMC: Turn Alert Light Off

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System Attention LED


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

Resources

• For HMC Updates:

www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/hmcl/home.html

• For FSP Updates:

www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/power5cm/home.html


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]

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Critical overview of HMC IBM i FSP and firmware