Step 9. Verify that the HMC machine code upgrade installed successfully ............72
Migrating the machine code on an HMC from Version 6 to Version 7 ...............73
Ensure you have met the minimum requirements.....................73
Step 1. Obtain the upgrade ............................73
Step 2. View the existing HMC machine code level ....................73
Step 3. Back up the managed system's profile data ....................73
Step 4. Back up critical console information.......................74
Step 5. Record the current HMC configuration information .................74
Step 6. Record remote command status ........................75
Step 7. Save upgrade data ............................75
Step 8. Upgrade the HMC software from Version 6 to Version 7 ................75
Step 9. Verify that the HMC machine code upgrade installed successfully ............76
Step 10. Obtain an update package .........................76
Step 11. Reschedule operations for this HMC ......................76
Upgrading HMC from remote location using network upgrade images ..............77
HMC port locations ................................77
Notices ...................................83
Trademarks ...................................84
Electronic emission notices ..............................84
Class A Notices .................................84
Class B Notices .................................88
Terms and conditions ................................91
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