Release Level SF240_219 is now available on the web. This level of firmware is currently installed on all newly built 59x systems shipping from the plant. This is the final Release Level of system firmware planned for the Power5 product. Subsequent firmware Service Packs for the SF240 Release Level will continue to be released.

HMC Managed Systems:
If you connect to the Microcode Download web site via the HMC to obtain system firmware, the HMC will retrieve the latest Release Level (SF240_219). It is important to be aware of the level of firmware that the HMC is retrieving from the web.

Model 590 and 595 Recommendations:

Systems Currently at Release Level SF230:
Customers not requiring the function being provided via Release Level SF240 can stay at their current level and continue to receive fixes via Service Packs to minimize disruptions to their operations. Product Engineering recommends the concurrent installation of ECA 827 (minimum level SF230_156) during your next firmware maintenance window.

NOTE:  An ECA is being developed to upgrade 9119 systems at Release Level SF230 to Release Level SF240 and is targeted to be available 3Q2006.  Since there are hardware considerations associated with this upgrade,  Product Engineering does NOT recommend upgrading 9119 systems without using this ECA. If you need to upgrade your machine to Release Level SF240 prior to the availability of this ECA, please contact your next level of support.

Systems Currently at Release Level SF235:
Customers not requiring the function being provided via Release Level SF240 can stay at their current level and continue to receive fixes via Service Packs to minimize disruption to their operations.. Product Engineering recommends the concurrent installation of ECA 828 (minimum level SF235_206) during your next firmware maintenance window.

NOTE: If Release Leve SF240 is required, please contact you next level of support.