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IBM Spectrum Control 5.4.0 (August 2020)

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Abstract

Version 5.4.0 contains new features, APAR fixes, and currency support for IBM® Spectrum Control™.

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What's New in 5.4.0?

Notes:
  • Use the GNU tar program (1.14 or higher) rather than the native AIX tar program to extract files from the IBM Spectrum Control installation images. The AIX tar program can truncate long file names, which may cause errors with the IBM Spectrum Control application.

Prerequisites

IBM Spectrum Control V5.4.0 can be applied as a new installation or as an upgrade to IBM Spectrum Control 5.3.x.  If you are applying this as an upgrade, your existing license will be transferred.  If you are doing a new installation, a license is required and is included on Passport Advantage® Online.  Direct upgrade from Spectrum Control 5.2.x is no longer supported.  You will need to upgrade to a 5.3.x release before upgrading to 5.4.0.

Installation Instructions

To prepare for an upgrade or new installation:

  • Review the 5.4.0 Limitations and Known Issues for IBM Spectrum Control technote prior to applying this release. It contains last-minute information and changes that could not be included in the final product documentation.
  • If you are applying this as an upgrade, review the upgrade procedures in the IBM Spectrum Control Knowledge Center.
  • For a new installation, review the new installation procedures in the IBM Spectrum Control Knowledge Center.

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Spectrum Control versions from 5.4.0 to 5.4.4 are affected due to vulnerabilities in Apache Log4j(CVE-2021-44228, CVE-2021-45105, CVE-2021-45046). Spectrum Control version 5.4.5.2 has the fixes for these Log4j vulnerabilities and can be downloaded from here

To download the packages for a desired operating system, follow the link below and select the package you desire.

Verify the checksum values for the downloaded files.

Problems Solved

The following APARs are solved in this release:

IT33088 IT33089 IT33403 IT33404 IT33084 IT33100 IT33148 IT31544 IT32209 IT32246 IT32477 IT32601 IT32670 IT32683 IT32685 IT32721 IT32846 IT32913 IT33032 IT33073 IT33152 IT33153 IT33162 IT33173 IT33241 IT33302 IT33348 IT33366 IT33416 IT33483 IT33494 IT33609 IT33671

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Problems (APARS) fixed
IT33088 IT33089 IT33403 IT33404 IT33084 IT33100 IT33148 IT31544 IT32209 IT32246 IT32477 IT32601 IT32670 IT32683 IT32685 IT32721 IT32846 IT32913 IT33032 IT33073 IT33152 IT33153 IT33162 IT33173 IT33241 IT33302 IT33348 IT33366 IT33416 IT33483 IT33494 IT33609 IT33671

Document Information

Modified date:
23 March 2022

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ibm16241588

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