# IBM HMC Mobile — for Z and LinuxONE

> Mobile system monitoring and management for IBM Z and LinuxONE. (iPhone/iPad app by IBM.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibm-hmc-mobile/id418366483 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IBM](https://appshunter.io/developer/367353856)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibm-hmc-mobile/id418366483/reviews.md

## What is IBM HMC Mobile?

Introducing IBM HMC Mobile, the app that allows you to monitor and manage your systems from your mobile device.  Keep watch over all of your systems and partitions and receive alerts when hardware messages, OS messages, or status changes arise.

Key features:
• Access all of your systems, even if they’re spread across multiple HMCs
• View system status, hardware messages, and configuration details
• View partition status, OS messages, and configuration details
• Start/activate, stop/deactivate and change the activation profiles of partitions
• Use personalized push notification settings that allow you to receive updates only for the systems and partitions that you’re most interested in monitoring
• Take advantage of personalized security options such as multi-factor authentication, fingerprint ID, restricted object access and actions based on user role and IP, a “view only” mode, and more

## Key features

- Remote system monitoring
- Partition management
- Hardware and OS alerts
- Personalized push notifications
- Multi-factor authentication
- Role-based access control

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibm-hmc-mobile/id418366483/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Quits on launch

*2014-05-28*

This app quits on launch on iPhone 5s

### 4/5 — Great standard tool

*2014-05-24*

This is a great standard tool from ibm. I've watched the various attempts at remote management since 2000 including RSA RSA II POWER ASMI  and the various LEGACY BMC versions and this one hits the spot for me. 

All I can say is congratulations to the team at IBM finally an app that is destined to replace the arcane light path operator panel. 

Your blood sweat and tears will live on in Lenovos hands.

### 2/5 — Crashes

*2013-12-27*

Worked great on iphone4s but crashes at start on 5s.  Please fix so I can use again.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2013-07-20*

Great app.

### 1/5 — App is abandoned

*2013-02-08*

No updates in over a year. Needs IMM support. Needs iPhone 5 support (screen size). Needs some fit and finish.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2012-06-16*

Thanks for the great app.  Blade management is much easier with this app!  Please add IMM support for systemX if at all possible...

### 3/5 — Needs docs

*2012-02-26*

Ok but needs docs and details of settings pages

### 3/5 — Looks great

*2012-02-15*

Second the request for IMM support.

### 4/5 — Cool app

*2012-02-13*

Looks great but definitely needs IMM support

### 5/5 — Brilliant app!

*2011-12-13*

Very happy with the interface and functionality.

## Frequently asked questions about IBM HMC Mobile

### What is IBM HMC Mobile?

IBM HMC Mobile is a free application that allows users to monitor and manage their IBM Z and LinuxONE systems from a mobile device. It provides access to system and partition status, configuration details, and allows for partition control.

### Is IBM HMC Mobile free to use?

Yes, IBM HMC Mobile is available for free download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices support IBM HMC Mobile?

IBM HMC Mobile is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for mobile access to your IBM systems.

### How often is IBM HMC Mobile updated?

The latest version of IBM HMC Mobile is 5.0.0, last updated on June 18, 2025. Updates ensure continued compatibility and feature enhancements for system management.

### What security features does IBM HMC Mobile offer?

IBM HMC Mobile provides robust security options including multi-factor authentication, fingerprint ID, restricted object access based on user role and IP, and a 'view only' mode for enhanced data protection.

### Can I manage multiple systems with IBM HMC Mobile?

Yes, you can access and manage all of your systems, even if they are spread across multiple HMCs, using IBM HMC Mobile. This offers centralized control from your mobile device.

### What kind of alerts can I receive with IBM HMC Mobile?

You can receive personalized push notifications for hardware messages, OS messages, and status changes on your monitored systems and partitions. This allows you to stay informed about critical events.

### What is the age rating for IBM HMC Mobile?

IBM HMC Mobile has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating indicates general content appropriateness.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.0 — 2025-06-18

• Dual control request management and enablement for critical actions.
• Alerts and push notifications for dual control and remote code load events.
• New sustainability metrics for systems and partitions.
• Optional survey.

### 4.2.0 — 2023-05-15

•   Enhanced push notifications: Users can enable their devices to receive push notifications when status changes or messages arise on their systems, partitions, or HMCs. Standard push notifications hide the details of status changes and messages until a user opens the IBM HMC Mobile app. Enhanced push notifications show the details of status changes or messages in the push notification without requiring users to open the app or have access to the HMC. Enhanced notifications can be enabled in the IBM HMC Mobile Settings task.
•  Consolidated push notification configuration: View and manage all of your push notifications settings in one place.
•  Secure boot enhancements: Verify that a boot program originates from a trusted source and has not been tampered with. Manage certificates used for validation.
•  Load and dump support for ECKD, SCSI, NVMe and tape devices.
•  Sustainability metrics: View power consumption metrics for systems and partitions.

### 4.1.0 — 2023-02-28

• Dynamic updates - system and partition properties are kept up-to-date automatically when connected to an IBM z16 HMC

### 4.0.0 — 2022-06-14

• New security features include a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant login and support for additional multi-factor authentication (MFA) types such as RSA SecurID, Generic RADIUS, and certificate-based smart cards.
•  The Remote Code Load for IBM Z® Firmware feature support allows you to securely manage and schedule firmware updates.
•  HMC hardware messages are viewable  and push notifications for new HMC hardware messages can be enabled.
•  Load an OS into a partition from NVMe and SCSI devices.

### 3.3.0 — 2021-08-26

• Request service for serviceable Hardware Messages

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