Perform the upgrade

Find instructions for preparing for and performing all aspects of an upgrade including adding or replacing a hardware feature, converting expansion units in a partitioned environment, upgrading the i5/OS™ release, and upgrading your server.

This topic includes instructions for both nonpartitioned and partitioned servers. You can see all of the information or use an interactive interview to create a customized list of tasks for your upgrade.

Once your upgrade planning is complete, you are ready to begin your upgrade. You can use an online interactive interview to create a customized task list for your upgrade. Or, if you prefer, you can view the entire list of upgrade tasks.

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Plan the upgrade