Manageability – Architecture and technical overview

2.11 Manageability

Manageability of the system is a key component for customers to manage, service, test, and monitor the system performance, security, and reliability.

2.11.1 Service user interface

To manage and service the system, the E1080 offers the following service interfaces:

Ê ASMI

Ê HMC GUI/CLI

Ê Operator panel

Ê Operating system

ASMI is a graphical interface that is part of the service processor firmware. The ASMI manages and communicates with the service processor. The ASMI is required to set up the service processor and to perform service tasks, such as reading service processor error logs, reading vital product data, and controlling the system power.

ASMI can be accessed by using the HMC GUI or CLI or directly attaching a laptop to the FSP port with an Ethernet cable that is crossed or through a switch (the same network subnet is required). Some of the functions in the ASMI are limited only to IBM service representatives, which requires celogin or dev user credentials during repair activities.

The control panel functions allow you to interface with the server. Control panel functions range in complexity from functions that display a status (such as IPL speed) to service functions that only service representatives can access.

For more information about a full list of all functions, see this web page.

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The HMC GUI/CLI is the main manageable interface for customers. With HMC V10R1, the layout and the steps changed from previous versions.

2.11.2 System firmware maintenance

Starting with HMC V10R1 M1010, the main menu was re-arranged to classify the features that makes more sense in grouping.

Complete the following steps to update the firmware:

1. Click Update Firmware ® System FIrmware ® Update.

2. Accept the License Agreement (see Figure 2-37). You cannot proceed if you do not accept the agreement. Click Next.

Figure 2-37 Update System Firmware

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3. In the next window, the Readiness Status column shows whether the system is ready. If the message is too long, hover around the box to see the entire message.

If two or more systems are selected and one is in a ready state and one is not in a ready state, the system that is not in a ready state is skipped and only the system with the ready state progresses (see Figure 2-38).

Click Next.

Figure 2-38 FSP Based Systems Readiness window

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4. The System Firmware Type window opens. Two options are available: update or upgrade (see Figure 2-39). Click Update and then, click Next.

Figure 2-39 System Firmware Type window

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5. The System Firmware Repository window opens (see Figure 2-40). Select from one of the following locations for the repository:

– IBM Service Web Site – Removable Media

– FTP Site

– Secure FTP Site

– Import Staging Location – Mount Point

Click Next.

Figure 2-40 System Firmware Repository window

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6. The Available Levels for Update window opens. In the target level column, the nature of the update (disruptive or non-disruptive) is shown. If you want to see what is included in the update or upgrade and which LPARs are affected, select the system.

From the drop-down menu, select View Cover Data or View Impacted LPARs (see Figure 2-41). then, click Next.

Figure 2-41 Available Levels of Update window

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7. The Update Summary window opens. In this window, the progress of the update and whether it was successfully completed is shown. If a disruptive upgrade is to occurs, select the I acknowledge that system disruption will occur option. If this option is not selected when a disruptive upgrade occurs, the wizard cannot progress (see Figure 2-42).

Click Next.

Figure 2-42 Update Summary window

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In the system Firmware Update Progress window, window (see Figure 2-43), the estimated time for and the progress of the installation are displayed.

Figure 2-43 System Firmware Update Progress window