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From the Web site, follow the instructions for checking your system's firmware level and for
downloading the latest level of code. Adapter and drive microcode packages are also available from this
Web site.
v Current Object Repository (CORE):
If you have access to CORE, do the following to access the firmware and microcode:
1. Access Current Object Repository (CORE).
2. Select CORE Product Family and eServer pSeries - RS/6000
3. Select CORE Machine Type and pSeries - RS/6000 - Microcode-System/Service
Verifying Partition Standby Operation
Use the following instructions to verify that the system can be booted to partition standby mode. Perform
this procedure just before you turn the system over to the customer.
1. At the HMC, select Server, then Partition.
2. In the Navigation Area, select Server Management.
3. In the Contents area, select the managed system and right click on the managed system.
4. Select Power On.
5. In the Power On Operations menu, select Partition Standby.
6. Click OK.
7. If the boot to partition standby is successful, LPAR will appear in the operator panel. Reboot the
system to full system partition.
8. If the boot to partition standby is not successful, follow normal service procedures to correct the
problem.
Verifying that the Latest HMC Software is Installed
Use the following instructions to verify the software level of the HMC that is managing the system you just
installed.
1. Determine the level of the HMC software running on the HMC. If you don't know the level of your
HMC's software, refer to the section entitled "Updating the HMC Software" in the IBM Hardware
Management Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590.
2. Go to the following Web site for the latest HMC corrective service software:
http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/hmc/corrsrv.html. If the level of software on your HMC is not
at the same level as the version on the Web, download and update the HMC software to the latest
level. Instructions for updating the HMC software can be found in the IBM Hardware Management
Console for pSeries Installation and Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590.
Final Installation Tasks
This section contains information on completing the installation of the pSeries 670.
For instructions on returning the crates, refer to the crate unpacking instructions provided with the pSeries
670.
Completing System Records and Installation Procedure
Update the "System Records" in Appendix F, "System Records", on page 63 to reflect the configuration of
the system adapters and devices that are installed. After completing the records, deliver this book to the
system administrator. The system administrator can proceed with installing and configuring the operating
system.
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Eserver pSeries 670 Installation Guide
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