IBM Hardware Management Console Manuals

Table of Contents

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    Table of Contents

• 9

  Safety Notices

• 15

  Installing and Configuring the Hardware Management Console

  • 15

    Installation and Configuration Tasks
    • 15

      Installing and Configuring a New HMC with a New Server
    • 15

      Updating and Upgrading Your HMC Code
    • 16

      Migrating HMC Version 6 Code to HMC Version 7 Code
    • 16

      Adding a Second HMC to an Existing Installation
    • 17

      HMC Network Connections
      • 17

        Types of HMC Network Connections
        • 19

          Private and Open Networks in the HMC Environment
        • 19

          HMC As a DHCP Server
      • 19

        Deciding Which Connectivity Method to Use for the Call-Home Server
      • 21

        Using Internet SSL to Connect to Remote Support
      • 21

        Choosing an Internet Protocol
      • 21

        Internet SSL Address Lists
      • 22

        Using a Virtual Private Network to Connect to Remote Support
      • 22

        VPN Server Address List
      • 23

        Using the Telephone and Modems to Connect to Remote Support
      • 23

        Using Multiple Call-Home Servers
  • 23

    Choosing Network Settings On the HMC
    • 24

      HMC Network Connections
      • 24

        Types of HMC Network Connections
        • 25

          Private and Open Networks in the HMC Environment
        • 26

          HMC As a DHCP Server
      • 26

        Deciding Which Connectivity Method to Use for the Call-Home Server
      • 27

        Using Internet SSL to Connect to Remote Support
      • 28

        Choosing an Internet Protocol
      • 28

        Internet SSL Address Lists
      • 28

        Using a Virtual Private Network to Connect to Remote Support
      • 29

        VPN Server Address List
      • 29

        Using the Telephone and Modems to Connect to Remote Support
      • 30

        Using Multiple Call-Home Servers
  • 30

    Preparing for HMC Configuration
  • 30

    Preinstallation Configuration Worksheet for the HMC
  • 37

    Setting Up the HMC
    • 37

      Cabling Your Stand-Alone HMC
    • 38

      Installing the 7310-CR4 HMC Into a Rack
      • 39

        Completing a Parts Inventory
      • 40

        Determining the Location
        • 41

          Marking the Location Without Using a Rack-Mounting Template
      • 41

        Installing the Slide Rails Into the Rack
      • 45

        Installing the HMC On the Slide Rails
      • 47

        Installing the Cable-Management Arm
      • 48

        Cabling Your Rack-Mounted HMC
    • 49

      Installing the 7042-CR5, 7042-CR6, and 7042-CR7 Into a Rack
    • 55

      Installing the Monitor and Keyboard
      • 56

        Completing a Parts Inventory
      • 57

        Marking the Location Without Using a Rack-Mounting Template
      • 57

        Installing the Monitor and Keyboard Into a Rack
      • 61

        Installing the Console Switch (Optional)
  • 63

    Configuring the HMC
    • 63

      Configuring the HMC By Using the Fast Path Through the Guided Setup Wizard
    • 63

      Configuring the HMC By Using the HMC Menus
    • 64

      Starting the HMC
    • 64

      Changing the Date and Time
      • 64

        Configuring the HMC Network Types
        • 65

          Configuring HMC Settings to Use an Open Network to Connect to the Managed System
        • 65

          Configuring HMC Settings to Use a Private Network to Connect to the Managed System
        • 65

          Configuring HMC Settings to Use an Open Network to Connect to Logical Partitions
        • 66

          Configuring HMC Settings to Use an Open Network to Connect to Remote Users
        • 66

          Configuring HMC Call-Home Server Settings
        • 67

          Identifying the Ethernet Port Defined As Eth0
        • 68

          Determining the Interface Name for an Ethernet Adapter
        • 68

          Setting the Media Speed
        • 68

          Selecting a Private or Open Network
        • 69

          Configuring the HMC As a DHCP Server
        • 69

          Setting the Ipv4 Address
        • 70

          Setting the Ipv6 Address
        • 70

          Using Only Ipv6 Addresses
      • 70

        Changing HMC Firewall Settings
        • 71

          Enabling Remote Restricted Shell Access
        • 71

          Enabling Remote Web Access
      • 71

        Configuring a Routing Entry As the Default Gateway
      • 71

        Configuring Domain Name Services
      • 71

        Configuring Domain Suffixes
      • 72

        Configuring the HMC so That It Uses LDAP Remote Authentication
      • 72

        Configuring the HMC so That It Uses Key Distribution Center Servers for Kerberos Remote Authentication
      • 73

        Configuring the HMC so That It Can Contact Service and Support
        • 73

          Configuring the HMC so That It Can Connect to Service and Support Using the Call-Home Setup Wizard
        • 73

          Configuring the Local Console to Report Errors to Service and Support
        • 76

          Choosing Existing Call-Home Servers to Connect to Service and Support for This HMC
        • 76

          Verifying That Your Connection to Service and Support Is Working
        • 77

          Authorizing Users to View Collected System Data
        • 77

          Transmitting Service Information
      • 77

        Setting Passwords for the Managed System
        • 77

          Updating Your Server Password
        • 77

          Updating Your Advanced System Management (ASM) General Password
        • 78

          Resetting the Advanced System Management (ASM) Administrator Password
      • 78

        Testing the Connection Between the HMC and the Managed System
  • 78

    Postconfiguration Steps
    • 78

      Backing Up Critical HMC Data
    • 79

      Backing Up the Entire HMC Hard Disk Drive to a Remote System
  • 80

    Updating, Upgrading, and Migrating Your HMC Machine Code
    • 80

      Determining Your HMC Machine Code Version and Release
    • 81

      Obtaining and Applying Machine Code Updates for the HMC with an Internet Connection
      • 81

        Step 1. Ensure That You Have an Internet Connection
      • 81

        Step 2. View the Existing HMC Machine Code Level
      • 81

        Step 3. View the Available HMC Machine Code Levels
      • 81

        Step 4. Apply the HMC Machine Code Update
      • 82

        Step 5. Verify That the HMC Machine Code Update Installed Successfully
    • 82

      Obtaining and Applying Machine Code Updates for the HMC Using DVD or an FTP Server
      • 82

        Step 1. View the Existing HMC Machine Code Level
      • 82

        Step 2. View the Available HMC Machine Code Levels
      • 82

        Step 3. Obtain the HMC Machine Code Update
      • 83

        Step 4. Apply the HMC Machine Code Update
      • 83

        Step 5. Verify That the HMC Machine Code Update Installed Successfully
    • 83

      Upgrading Your HMC Software
      • 84

        Step 1. Obtain the Upgrade
      • 84

        Step 2. View the Existing HMC Machine Code Level
      • 84

        Step 3. Back Up the Managed System's Profile Data
      • 84

        Step 4. Back Up HMC Data
      • 85

        Step 5. Record the Current HMC Configuration Information
      • 85

        Step 6. Record Remote Command Status
      • 85

        Step 7. Save Upgrade Data
      • 86

        Step 8. Upgrade the HMC Software
      • 86

        Step 9. Verify That the HMC Machine Code Upgrade Installed Successfully
    • 87

      Migrating the Machine Code On an HMC From Version 6 to Version 7
      • 87

        Ensure You Have Met the Minimum Requirements
      • 87

        Step 1. Obtain the Upgrade
      • 87

        Step 2. View the Existing HMC Machine Code Level
      • 87

        Step 3. Back Up the Managed System's Profile Data
      • 88

        Step 4. Back Up Critical Console Information
      • 88

        Step 5. Record the Current HMC Configuration Information
      • 89

        Step 6. Record Remote Command Status
      • 89

        Step 7. Save Upgrade Data
      • 89

        Step 8. Upgrade the HMC Software From Version 6 to Version 7
      • 90

        Step 9. Verify That the HMC Machine Code Upgrade Installed Successfully
      • 90

        Step 10. Obtain an Update Package
      • 90

        Step 11. Reschedule Operations for This HMC
    • 91

      Upgrading HMC From Remote Location Using Network Upgrade Images
  • 91

    HMC Port Locations

• 97

  Notices

  • 98

    Trademarks
  • 98

    Electronic Emission Notices
    • 98

      Class a Notices
    • 102

      Class B Notices
  • 105

    Terms and Conditions