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IBM Hardware Management Console manual available for free PDF download: Installing And Configuring
IBM Hardware Management Console Installing And Configuring (108 pages)
Power Systems
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Table of Contents
5
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
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