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򐂰 SDMC requires more update files for an image than just the .xml and .rpm
files; it also requires the .dd.xml, .pd.sdd, and the .readme.txt files.
򐂰 User-controlled timing of an initial program load (IPL) and activation during a
disruptive installation is not offered on SDMC. If the user chooses to perform
an installation that is disruptive, the IPL (shutdown and reboot) and activation
happens in real time during the installation process. The process does not
pause for user interaction. If the user wants to delay the IPL and activation,
they must choose to fully defer the disruptive action. The installation still
occurs, but is not activated until the user clicks Disruptive Activate in the
Power Firmware Management page. The deferred fixes will not activate until
the next IPL.
򐂰 The connection status on the target system must be OK before processing an
operation.
򐂰 The target system must be associated with the desired firmware package. If
this relationship is not present, the Install button will not enable when
attempting to launch the install. Running an inventory collection runs this
relation processing.
򐂰 Import the firmware package after the target system has been discovered.
򐂰 Run inventory collection on the target system.