G06.31 Software Installation and Upgrade Guide

Contents

G06.31 Software Installation and Upgrade Guide—544626-002

5. Preparing to Upgrade the Server Software

Save the Current Configuration File (CONFxxyy) 5-1

Upgrade the System Console Software 5-2

Verify System Operations 5-3

Check Processor Status (Using Either TSM or OSM) 5-4

Check System Enclosure Components (Using TSM) 5-6

Check Processor Status (Using OSM) 5-8

Check Critical System Processes 5-12

Check the Status of the SACs 5-13

Check Disk Subsystem Status 5-13

Check the Swap File Configuration 5-14

Check the Status of the Spooler Collector 5-16

Check the Tape Drive Status 5-16

Check Products With Possible Regressions 5-16

Record the Current SYSnn 5-17

Back Up Important Files 5-17

6. Installing the G06.31 RVU

Alerts 6-1

Back Up Important Files 6-2

Receive New Software Into the Archive 6-3

Create a New Software Revision 6-8

Build and Apply the New Software Revision 6-13

Print Operator Instructions From the Target Interface (ZPHITI) 6-19

Recovery for Problems Installing the G06.31 RVU 6-22

Cancel Pending Build/Apply Requests 6-22

7. Replacing the Disk Boot Microcode (Pre-G06.06 RVU)

8. Updating Service Processor (SP) Firmware

Alerts 8-2

Before You Begin 8-3

Determine the Current and New Versions of SP Firmware 8-4

Verify That Your Current RVU Is Running the Correct Version of SP Firmware

(Using TSM) 8-5

If Necessary, Reset the SPs Before Updating SP Firmware 8-5

Download the SP Firmware File to the System Console (Optional) 8-6

Update SP Firmware Using the TSM Service Application 8-8

Determining If a Problem Has Occurred 8-15

Verify the Firmware Is Updating (Using TSM) 8-15