System information

424 Logical Partitions on System i5

Figure 14-2 Websm HMC software level

HMC ssh client/restricted shell terminal

You can start an ssh client to the HMC (see “Scheduling the DLPAR function from Windows”

on page 368) or a restricted shell terminal (see “Initial tour of the desktop” on page 56). By

using the lshmc -V command, we can see the installed HMC software level. See Figure 14-3.

Figure 14-3 ssh client - lshmc -V

14.1.2 Obtaining HMC update software

This section looks at the different possibilities of obtaining the HMC firmware updates.

You should always consult the HMC support Web site when planning to update the HMC.

There may be a preferred method to update the HMC depending on the functions contained

in the newer release. The following link can be used to access the HMC support Web site:

http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/hmc/System i5

Sent username "hscroot"

hscroot@rchas55h's password:

Last login: Mon Feb 21 11:50:36 2005 from console

hscroot@rchas55h:~> lshmc -V

"version= Version: 4

Release: 3.3

HMC Build level 20050114.1

MH00224: Backup/Restore fix (02-17-2005)"

hscroot@rchas55h:~>