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This document provides upgrade information about IBM Cloud Pak® System Version 2.3.3.7 interim fix 1.
OVERVIEW:
This upgrade must be run with IBMENG.
This upgrade must be run with IBMENG.
PREREQUISITES:
- This upgrade can be applied to Version 2.3.3.7 for Gen 3+ Power-based systems.
- The following path relates to the upgrade from Version 2.3.2.0 to Version 2.3.3.7 interim fix 1:
Power upgrade path: Versions 2.3.2.0 → 2.3.3.0 → 2.3.3.3 → 2.3.3.3 interim fix → 2.3.3.4 → 2.3.3.5 → 2.3.3.7 → 2.3.3.7 interim fix 1 - For each interim fix pack (IFP), the Platform Systems Manager (PSM) upgrade takes approximately 16 hours.
FIRMWARE UPDATES:
The following table describes the upgrade duration for Version 2.3.3.7 interim fix 1:
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Gen 3 Power: W3700 |
Gen 3+ Power: W3700+ |
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Node updates: NA |
Node updates: NA |
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Content update: ~7 - 8 hours * |
Content update: ~7 - 8 hours * |
Notes:
- The content update involves loading new files only. The customer is responsible for enabling new content for use from the System > Catalog menu.
- 3-hour management user interface outage during Platform Systems Manager (PSM) upgrade.
- Existing workloads continue to run, and new deployments are blocked during the upgrade.
- To request an upgrade for your system, open a case (Severity 4 only) from the MySupport page.
PRE-UPGRADE QUICK CHECKLIST:
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Put the rack into maintenance mode.
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If Callhome is set up, disable it.
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Select the option not to create a service ticket and not to collect logs.
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Collect and check system health under System > Troubleshooting.
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Collect System Logs..., select System Health Check.
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Run System Health Report.
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Verify that there are no critical hardware errors or problems.
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Upload the upgrade package and run Check.
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Review the known issues before you start the upgrade.
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If your (client's) system includes a backup schedule, then:
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Plan maintenance around the backup schedule, or
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Get client approval to disable backup to allow maintenance to complete and re-enable the backup upon completion.
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POST-UPGRADE QUICK CHECKLIST:
- Check and verify critical problems and events; if verified, clear them.
- Remove Maintenance mode.
- Collect System Health log.
- Import new content data.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Related information for IBM Cloud Pak® System releases
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10887959INTEL Gen3 (W3700):
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/cloudpakw3700/2.3.3?topic=planning-whats-new
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/cloudpakw3700/2.3.3?topic=planning-whats-new
UPGRADE PACKAGES ON IBM FIX CENTRAL:
V2.3.3.7 interim fix 1 IFP for Gen 3 Power: W3700
Content Files for Gen 3 Power: W3700
Group Content
Group_Content_IBMCloudPakSystemSoftwareSuite_2.3.3.7_Power_and_Intel_interim_fix1 (Power only)
Group_Content_IBMCloudPakSystem_2.3.3.7_Power_interim_fix1
Group Base for IBM Cloud Pak® System V2.3.3.7 interim fix 1
IBM Cloud Pak® System V2.3.3.7 interim fix 1 (IFPs for Versions 2.3.2.0 → 2.3.3.0 → 2.3.3.3 → 2.3.3.3 interim fix → 2.3.3.4 → 2.3.3.5 → 2.3.3.7 → 2.3.3.7 interim fix 1) (Note: Expand +Show superseded fixes from the following link to view and download all the fixes)
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Modified date:
29 December 2023
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