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
pmassiello@itechsol.com
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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 HMC Code Update
• Service Agent
• Wrap-up

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i5/OS, FSP, and HMC

i5/OS Linux i5/OS

SLIC SLIC
A B A B

Power Hypervisor PHYP
Flexible Service Processor (FSP)
HMC 1
Flash Memory
HMC 2
Perm Temp

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, and Power7 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 (WebSM Pre V7.3)
• Partitions Can Run Without Connection to HMC
• Provides Direct Link to ASMI (Advanced Systems Management
Interface)

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HMC 7310-CR3 – Rack mounted

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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. Copyright iTech Solutions
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i5/OS, FSP, and HMC

i5/OS Linux i5/OS

SLIC SLIC
A B A B

Power Hypervisor PHYP
HMC 1
Flash Memory
HMC 2
Perm Temp

System Power Cont. Network (SPCN)
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• 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: 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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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

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Connectivity

HMC
Port 1

Eth0
Eth1

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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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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

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 HMC Code Update
• Service Agent
• Wrap-up

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Upgrade Order
• First: HMC

• Next: FSP

• Last: LIC and i5/OS

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HMC and FSP Combinations

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Update HMC (From V6 and Earlier)

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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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

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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

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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.
• 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


 HMC Code Update
• Service Agent
• Wrap-up

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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

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Download SPT

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System Planning Tool

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SPT: Card Placement

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SPT: Card Placement (cont.)

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 HMC Code Update
• Service Agent
• Wrap-up

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HMC 7 Welcome Screen

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Activate: Starting a Partition

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


Replaces Front Bezel for Partitions


History of SRC Codes

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Reference Codes

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 HMC Code Update
• Service Agent
• Wrap-up

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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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Backup Critical Console Data

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 HMC Code Update
• Service Agent
• Wrap-up

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HMC: Service Agent


HMC: Send Service Notifications

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HMC: Turn Alert Light Off

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System Attention LED

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Operator Panel Service Functions

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 HMC Code Update
• Service Agent
• 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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 HMC Code Update
• Service Agent
• Wrap-up

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No more WebSM – Use HTTPS

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 HMC Code Update
• Service Agent
• Wrap-up

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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: pmassiello@itechsol.com
Twitter: PeteM59 91

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