RE: Service processor firmware source

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message: 4
date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:32:20 +0000
from: Michael Quigley <MichaelQuigley@xxxxxxxxxx>
subject: Service processor firmware source

It came to my attention recently that we're running on the permanent copy
of firmware.

I can change the source to the temporary copy using the control panel, but
I'm wondering if anyone knows if I can set the source to 'T' and then set the
system to IPL at a later time?

Or do I have to change the setting and immediately IPL?

Thanks,
Michael Quigley
Computer Services

Just to report back:
I finally pried the answer out of IBM. It's available to change the firmware load source and IPL later. The service representative's concern was " There is no way of predicting if there may be a potential error if you wait." I responded that that is always the case when applying PTFs delayed. I made the change and set our system to IPL that night. Everything went fine.

Thanks,
Michael Quigley
Computer Services
www.TheWay.org