Firmware Updates; Section 7.4, "Firmware Updates - IBM p5 590 System Handbook

dynamic LPAR, memory resources. Logical memory blocks are also discussed in
5.2.4, "Memory configuration rules" on page 123.
Figure 7-14 ASMI menu: Logical Memory Block Size

7.4 Firmware updates

IBM will periodically release firmware updates for the p5-590 and p5-595. These
updates provide changes to your software, licensed internal code (LIC), or
machine code that fix known problems, add new function, and keep your server
or Hardware Management Console operating efficiently. For example, you might
install fixes for your operating system in the form of a program temporary fix
(PTF). Or, you might install a server firmware fix with code changes that are
needed to support new hardware or new functions of the existing hardware.
A good fix strategy is an important part of maintaining and managing your server.
You should install fixes on a regular basis if you have a dynamic environment that
changes frequently. If you have a stable environment, you do not have to install
fixes as frequently. However, you should consider installing fixes whenever you
make any major software or hardware changes in your environment.
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