Fix Readme
Abstract
The IBM Storage Scale System 6.2.1.1 Fix Readme lists important information about this fix pack and includes instructions for downloading, installing, and staying up to date with notifications. All fixes from a previous fix pack are included in the current fix pack.
IBM Storage Scale System 6.2.1.1 contains IBM Storage Scale 5.2.1.1
Note: Container images are delivered to fix central that are intended to run on a x86 or POWER based management node. Please choose the type that corresponds with the customer environment. There are also two editions for each - Data Access Edition (DAE) and Data Management Edition (DME).
Content
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Component List and Best Practices
For more information on the full listing of the stack components in this release of the IBM Storage Scale System, see IBM Storage Scale System Deployment Guide
What's New and Support Matrix
For more information on the full listing of what's new in this release and the support matrix, see IBM Storage Scale System Deployment Guide
For the latest support matrix updates, see IBM Storage Scale System Frequently Asked Questions
Known Issues
The known issues list may be found in two places:
- An appendix within the IBM Storage Scale System Deployment Guide
- Inside the product image download file on Fix Central
If any major issues arise, a notification is sent out via MyNotifications
To view IBM Storage Scale System notifications, see IBM Storage Scale System Product Notifications
To view IBM Storage Scale notifications, see IBM Storage Scale Product Notifications
IBM Storage Scale APARs Resolved Table
The APARs Resolved Table is a cumulative list of all changes for IBM Storage Scale 5.2.1.x. Search the table for a given APAR fix and determine the level at which the fix was introduced. You can also view a list of all APARs that are included within a given fix level.
IBM Storage Scale Summary of Changes
The Summary of Changes section summarizes changes to the IBM Storage Scale 5.2.1.x licensed program and the IBM Storage Scale library.
Installation Information
View installation information on the following areas:
- An overall understanding of the concepts and the processes involved in planning and installing IBM Storage Scale System 3000. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale System 3000 Hardware Planning and Installation Guide
- An overall understanding of the concepts and the processes involved in planning and installing IBM Storage Scale System 5000. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale System 5000 Hardware Planning and Installation Guide
- An overall understanding of the concepts and the processes involved in planning and installing IBM Storage Scale System 3200. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale System 3200 Hardware Planning and Installation Guide
- An overall understanding of the concepts and the processes involved in planning and installing IBM Storage Scale System 3500. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale System 3500 Hardware Planning and Installation Guide
- An overall understanding of the concepts and the processes involved in planning and installing IBM Storage Scale System 6000. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale System 6000 Hardware Planning and Installation Guide
- The latest informational updates on IBM Storage Scale System. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale System Frequently Asked Questions
- The Preventive Service Planning Information on IBM Storage Scale System. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale System Preventive Service Planning Recommendations
- The Mellanox OFED release notes (v24.04.x). For more information, see Mellanox OFED Release Note
- The Red Hat Kernel Errata history. For more information, see Red Hat Kernel Errata History
- The complete IBM Storage Scale System 3000 (6.2.1.x) documentation. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale System 3000 (6.2.1.x) IBM Docs
- The complete IBM Storage Scale System 5000 (6.2.1.x) documentation. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale System 5000 (6.2.1.x) IBM Docs
- The complete IBM Storage Scale System 3200 (6.2.1.x) documentation. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale System 3200 (6.2.1.x) IBM Docs
- The complete IBM Storage Scale System 3500 (6.2.1.x) documentation. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale Systems 3500 (6.2.1.x) IBM Docs
- The complete IBM Storage Scale System 6000 (6.2.1.x) documentation. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale Systems 6000 (6.2.1.x) IBM Docs
- An overall understanding of the concepts and the processes involved in planning and installing IBM Storage Scale. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale Concepts, Planning, and Installation Guidance
- A detailed overview of the IBM Storage Scale installation process. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale Install Process
- An overview of the upgrade process for an existing IBM Storage Scale installation. For more information, see Upgrading an Existing Installation of IBM Storage Scale
- An understanding of the prerequisites for upgrading, like validating the OS, Kernel and architectures that are supported. For more information, see Supported OS and Software Versions Table
- The latest informational updates on IBM Storage Scale. For more information, see IBM Storage Scale Frequently Asked Questions
Systems Expert Labs for Storage Services
- Systems Expert Labs for Storage services are recommended for an optimal end user experience. Expert Labs brings expertise, best practices and deep skills in Storage solutions and technologies and can help with your most difficult technical challenges. Links for more information: Storage Standard Services Offerings; Systems/Infrastructure Expert Labs portfolio. To quote and order services, the Seller must get a separate agreement from Systems Expert Labs. Contact systems-expert-labs@ibm.com for the necessary agreement.
Downloading Fixes
IBM Storage Scale System 6.2.1.x fixes are available at Fix Central.
Download Methods
Fix Central supports three methods for downloading fixes:
MyNotifications
- Download Director - This is a Java application that provides enhanced download capability to IBM customers who download our products from the internet. It provides high-performance, reliable downloads with pause and resume capability. It starts in a separate window and provides a graphical user interface (GUI) that specifies the download location, and displays the download status. For more information, see
Download Director setup
Download Director FAQs
- Bulk ftps (sftp) - This is a web service which enables downloading of a package by using the ftps/sftp command or other download commands like wget. For more information, see
Bulk FTP FAQs
- HTTPS - This uses the browser's native protocol to download files one at a time. For more information, see
HTTPS FAQs
Entitlement
Downloads are available only to users who are entitled to provide either one of the following services:- Technical support of the product under a Software Maintenance Agreement or other applicable Software Support Agreement
- Technical support of a machine covered under IBM Warranty or Maintenance Support Contract. For more information, see
Fix Central Entitlement
Notifications
MyNotifications enables you to adopt a proactive approach towards preventing problems. Sign up to stay informed of critical IBM software support updates and receive immediate notifications of Security Bulletins and Flashes that are tailored to your needs and delivered directly to you. For more information, seeMyNotifications
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Modified date:
14 October 2024
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ibm17172779