From the SMS main menu, select option . Select Select Device .
The IBM Entitled Systems Support (ESS) portal is the primary platform for downloading operating system software, firmware, and licensed program products for IBM Power Systems.
Before you begin, ensure you meet the following prerequisites:
When downloading a base AIX 7.2 ISO, check which Technology Level (TL) it is configured with. Plan to download the latest Service Pack from Fix Central immediately after the base install to fix known bugs. download aix 7.2 iso image
When you download AIX 7.2, you will likely see multiple files:
Due to the legal restrictions, there is no legitimate “free” download of the AIX 7.2 ISO from a third-party source for production use. You may find repositories or archives online, but these generally fall into two categories, and caution is advised.
Upload the AIX 7.2 ISO image to your Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) media repository. From the SMS main menu, select option
Assign the virtual optical device to the target AIX client LPAR via the Hardware Management Console (HMC). Hardware Management Console (HMC) Media Repository
: You must register for an account on the IBM website .
sha256sum AIX-7.2-5-2018-12-19-Media1.iso Before you begin, ensure you meet the following
Furthermore, be aware that some components of the software (e.g., cryptographic functions) may be subject to US export-licensing requirements. Your access and use of the software must comply with all relevant export regulations.
If you are upgrading, take a mksysb backup before starting.
Always verify the SHA-256 checksum provided on the IBM site to ensure the ISO file was not corrupted during download.
If you are operating legacy IBM Power hardware that requires direct physical media:
For further assistance, contact with your customer number and machine type.