Chapter 1. Ibm To Lenovo Server Upgrade Procedure - Lenovo System x3850 X6 Installation Manual

Chapter 1. IBM to Lenovo server upgrade procedure

This topic describes how to perform the IBM to Lenovo (ITL) upgrade of an IBM System x3850 X6 and x3950
X6 Type 3837 server to a Lenovo System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Type 6241 server.
Installing an IBM to Lenovo (ITL) upgrade kit in an IBM System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Type 3837 server
upgrades it to a Lenovo System x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 Type 6241 server, allowing the server to receive the
latest system updates and improvements from Lenovo.
Attention: Installation of the ITL kit must be performed by a Lenovo-approved service technician.
Upgrade task summary
Several processes need to be completed to perform an IBM to Lenovo server upgrade. Some tasks must be
completed to prepare for the upgrade in advance of performing the actual upgrade. Each task is described in
detail by the sub-topics following the task summary.
• In advance of performing the ITL upgrade, the customer needs to complete the following tasks:
– Order the ITL upgrade kit for the server.
– Verify access to IBM websites.
– Request transfer of Features on Demand (FoD) keys or new FoD keys.
• When the service technician is ready to perform the ITL upgrade, they will need to complete the following
tasks before they begin:
– Download the latest versions of IBM and Lenovo software tools needed to perform the ITL upgrade.
– Make sure that the FoD key transfer was completed or that new FoD keys were received.
– Verify the contents of the ITL upgrade kit.
– Record the system information needed to upgrade the Lenovo service agreements.
– Backup the IBM server configuration and vital product data (VPD).
• To perform the ITL upgrade, service technician will complete the following tasks:
– Replace IBM components with the Lenovo components included in the ITL upgrade kit.
– Update server firmware to the latest Lenovo version.
– Restore the server configuration and VPD.
– Restore the transferred FoD keys or install the new FoD keys.
– Relabel the server as a Lenovo server.
• After the ITL upgrade is complete, the service technician will verify that the conversion is successful and
update the customer records.
Preparing for the upgrade
Before a a service technician can begin upgrading a customer server, the customer must complete the
following tasks, in advance:
1. Order the correct ITL kit for the Lenovo x3850 X6 or Lenovo x3950 X6 server.
2. Verify that the customer IDs and passwords are valid for the IBM Support portal (
), IBM Fix Central (
support/
website ( https://fod.lenovo.com/lkms
tools and information for their IBM server before the service technician can perform the upgrade.
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http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/
). The customer will need to access these IBM websites to download
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), and the Features on Demand (FoD)
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