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  • 1.  Firmware Update

    Posted Fri September 27, 2024 02:09 PM

    Good morning

    I have a Power I 9 with hmc console, I want to upgrade firmware and than apply last cumulative, key uak it's ok.

    I'm not sure if this procedure for upgrade firmware, someone can help me?

    Thank You

    Marco Pandolfo



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    Marco Pandolfo
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  • 2.  RE: Firmware Update

    Posted Sat September 28, 2024 12:48 PM

    Hello:

    I prefer upgrading the Power9 firmware by USB, is a very automated mode to do without intervention. You first must check that the HMC code is compatiblñe with your firmware, in this web: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/hmc-and-system-firmware-supported-combinations

    If not, you must upgrade first the HMC to latest supported level that is compatible with your actual firmware and your future firmware. If your actual HMC code is OK, you can download the Power9 firmware from fixcentral and copy to a USB stick using this procedure: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power10/9043-MRX?topic=gff-installing-firmware-using-usb-port-service-processor-ebmc-system-that-is-not-managed-by-management-console Is a non-HMC managed tutorial, but inb my shop we have everythiong managed with HMC and the procedure works as intended also.

    The machine must be powered off to do the upgrade, you must low-level format the USB in FAT32 (not quick mode) and copy only the rpm firmware file. Later, when Firmware is upgraded, you can gain control to the HMC and continue with your operations.



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    Urtzi Larrieta Alvarez
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  • 3.  RE: Firmware Update
    Best Answer

    User Group Leader
    Posted Tue October 01, 2024 05:00 PM

    Dear Marco,

    In order to upgrade the server firmware please check the compatibility first with the hmc version here.. IBM - FLRT Supported code combinations for IBM Power Systems

    Further if your hmc have a direct connection towards IBM service website it is quite straightforward but you need to check if it is disruptive or non-disruptive upgrade. If you are planning for an update to latest supported level then you can choose non-disruptive level which means server doesn't needs to rebooted in order to target this version . Considering your hmc is atleast on V10R1M1020 code level please refer to the below information.

    If your hmc is V10R1M1020 or later please follow the instructions for concurrent update here.. Power System Concurrent Firmware Update HMC V10R1M1020 or later (ibm.com)

    If your hmc is V10R1M1020 or later please follow the instructions for disruptive upgrade here.. Power System Disruptive Firmware Update or Upgrade using HMC V10R1M1020 or later (ibm.com)

    I hope it is useful information needed to move ahead.



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    Rohit Chauhan
    Senior Technical Specialist
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  • 4.  RE: Firmware Update

    Posted Wed October 02, 2024 02:47 AM
    Good morning Rohit,

    thank you for your support

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