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Chapter 14. Firmware maintenance 457
14.2.5 Updating firmware through an i5/OS service partition (in-band)
This section shows how to update the i5 firmware via an i5/OS service partition. The
examples contained in this section are based on firmware levels available at the time of
writing this redbook and may change with future releases.
Obtaining i5 in-band firmware updates
You should consult the IBM i5 recommended fixes Web site link below for information on
firmware updates.
http://www-912.ibm.com/s_dir/slkbase.nsf/recommendedfixes
Figure 14-46 shows an example of this fix support Web site:
Figure 14-46 i5 recommended fixes Web site - in-band
You should select Server Firmware: Update Policy Set to Operating System from the drop
down topic window and click Go.
Important: We recommend that you install HMC fixes before you upgrade to a new server
firmware release.