8 Chapter 8. Configuration with HCM In this chapter, we discuss several features of the Hardware Configuration Manager (HCM) to enhance the configuration process. HCM offers a client/server interface to HCD on the workstation. The client-side GUI can be helpful to use. If this is something that your site requires, or if you prefer to build and maintain the IODFs using this interface, the HCM can be a useful tool. Note: HCM does not replace HCD, but instead is used in conjunction with HCD and its selected IODF. However, HCM can be used in a stand alone function after a production IODF is built and the configuration files (IODF##.HCM or IODF##.HCR) are created on your HCM workstation. This chapter does not explain how to use all aspects of HCM but does discuss the components for getting started. The chapter also introduces hardware-specific features that are not available in HCD. See 3.2, "Hardware Configuration Manager (HCM)" on page 32 for an introduction to HCM and how to install it. This chapter discusses the following topics: Working with IODFs Changing view attributes and setting filters HCM configuration examples Defining additional hardware features The IODF reporting and compare interface Interface with the CHPID Mapping Tool (CMT) Checking and repairing the IODF and HCM data file © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010. All rights reserved. 219