Fix Readme
Abstract
The IBM Storage Scale 5.1.8.0 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.
Content
APARs Resolved Table
The APARs Resolved Table is a cumulative list of all changes for IBM Storage Scale 5.1.8.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.
Summary of Changes
The Summary of Changes section summarizes changes to the IBM Storage Scale 5.1.8.x licensed program and the IBM Storage Scale library.
The Summary of Changes section summarizes changes to the IBM Storage Scale 5.1.8.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. 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
- For the latest informational updates on IBM Storage Scale, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions
Download Methods
Fix Central supports three methods for downloading fixes:
Fix Central supports three methods for downloading fixes:
- 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:
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
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MyNotifications
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MyNotifications
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Document Information
Modified date:
01 June 2023
UID
ibm17000007