Saving
Upgrade Data
Note: This task should only be performed prior to an HMC software upgrade.
Perform this task to store system information in preparation for an
HMC upgrade.
This information will be saved to a non-volitile area of the HMC hard drive. The saved
information will be automatically restored during the reboot phase of the HMC
upgrade process.
The HMC saves configuration data that includes
the following:
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System configuration and preferences
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Profile information
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Service Agent files
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Inventory Scout Services files
To save upgrade data, you must be a member of one of the following roles:
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System Administrator
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Advanced Operator
To save upgrade data, do the following:
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In the Contents area, select Save Upgrade Data.
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Select Hard drive as the media type.
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Click Continue to confirm the selection.
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Click Continue again to save the upgrade data on the console's hard drive.
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If you have the appropriate authority and choose DVD as your media
type, insert
a formatted DVD-RAM cartridge and click Continue.