Installing And Configuring The Hardware Management Console; Installation And Configuration Tasks; Installing And Configuring A New Hmc With A New Server; Updating And Upgrading Your Hmc Code - IBM Hardware Management Console Installing And Configuring

Installing and configuring the Hardware Management Console

Describes how to install the HMC hardware, connect it to your managed system, and configure it for use.
You can perform these tasks yourself, or contact a service provider to perform these tasks for you. You
might be charged a fee by the service provider for this service.

Installation and configuration tasks

Learn about the tasks associated with different HMC installation and configuration tasks.
This section describes, at a high level, the tasks you must perform when you install and configure your
HMC. There are different ways you can install and configure your HMC. Find the situation that best
matches the task you want to perform.
Note: If you are managing POWER7
For more information, see "Determining your HMC machine code version and release" on page 66.

Installing and configuring a new HMC with a new server

Learn more about the high-level tasks you must perform when installing and configuring a new HMC
with a new server.
Table 1. Tasks you need to perform when installing and configuring a new HMC with a new server
Task
1. Gather information and complete the Preinstallation
Configuration Worksheet.
2. Unpack the hardware.
3. Cable the HMC hardware.
4. Power on the HMC by pressing the power button.
5. Log in and launch the HMC web application.
6. Access the Guided setup wizard or use the HMC
menus to configure the HMC.
7. Attach the server to the HMC.

Updating and upgrading your HMC code

Learn more about the high-level tasks you must perform when you update and upgrade your HMC code.
If you have an existing HMC and want to update or upgrade your HMC code, you must complete the
following high-level tasks:
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processor-based servers, the HMC must be at Version 7.7.2 or later.
Where to find related information
"Preinstallation configuration worksheet for the HMC"
on page 16
"Preparing for HMC configuration" on page 16
"Cabling your stand-alone HMC" on page 23
"Cabling your rack-mounted HMC" on page 34
"Configuring the HMC by using the fast path through
the Guided Setup wizard" on page 49
"Configuring the HMC by using the HMC menus" on
page 49
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