Checking dependencies manually

Check dependencies manually to check whether internal code changes meet all the dependencies that must be met to use them with operations that change the internal code of the Hardware Management Console.

But ordinarily, only an IBM service representative checks the dependencies of internal code changes, typically while following a service procedure for changing the console's internal code. If you are not following a service procedure, IBM recommends that you check dependencies only with assistance from IBM Product Engineering, provided through your IBM service representative or IBM Support Center.
Important: Instructions for checking dependencies manually will vary with the operation and set of changes you want to check. Each example below provides instructions for a particular situation. Your situation may be different; refer to the instructions for general guidance. Then, while performing the task, request help for any window while it is displayed for more information about using it to complete the task.

Example 1

The following example shows the steps for checking the dependencies that must be met to install and activate all retrieved internal code changes.

From the Hardware Management Console Workplace:

  1. Start the task: Change Console Internal Code.

    This opens the Change Internal Code window.

    From the Change Internal Code window:

  2. Select Check dependencies, then click OK.

    This opens the Check Dependencies window.

    From the Check Dependencies window:

  3. Select Install and activate of all changes, then click OK to begin dependency checking.
  4. Wait until a window indicates the dependency checking is complete. The window also indicates whether all dependencies were met:

This completes the task.

Example 2

The following example shows the steps for checking the dependencies that must be met to remove and activate specific installed internal code changes.

From the Hardware Management Console Workplace:

  1. Start the task: Change Internal Code.

    This opens the Change Internal Code window.

    From the Change Internal Code window:

  2. Select Check dependencies, then click OK.

    This opens the Check Dependencies window.

    From the Check Dependencies window:

  3. Select Remove and activate of specific changes, then click OK.

    This opens the Specify Internal Code Changes window.

    From the Specify Internal Code Changes window:

  4. If necessary, contact your IBM service representative or your IBM Support Center to determine the Engineering Change (EC) number and change level of the installed internal code changes for which you want to check dependencies.
  5. For each internal code change you want to check:
    1. Specify the Engineering Change (EC) number in an Engineering change field.
    2. Specify the change level in the adjacent Change level field.
  6. Click OK to begin dependency checking.
  7. Wait until a window indicates the dependency checking is complete. The window also indicates whether all dependencies were met:

This completes the task.