Notification
Risk classification
Informational
Subcategories for Informational notifications
Product Lifecycle Information
Affected Domain
All TS7700 users
Abstract
TS7700 vtd_exec matrix - 02 July 2024
- Updated vtd_exec matrix with the June bundle release (24 June 2024)
- Updated vtd_exec.402 v1.00 (11 June 2024)
- Updated release letter (02 July 2024)
Description
TS7700 vtd_exec's provide fixes for specific use cases, or improve internal functionality.
| Code Level | vtd_exec matrix | vtd_exec Release Notes |
|---|---|---|
| R5.2 (8.52.x.x) | 8.52.x.x vtd_exec matrix (July 2024) | 8.52.x.x vtd_exec Release Notes (July 2024) |
| R5.3 (8.53.x.x) | 8.53.x.x vtd_exec matrix (July 2024) | 8.53.x.x vtd_exec Release Notes (July 2024) |
| R5.4 (8.54.x.x) | 8.54.x.x vtd_exec matrix (July 2024) | 8.54.x.x vtd_exec Release Notes (July 2024) |
In general, it is recommended to verify all vtd_exec's are installed in their latest available version, as applicable for given machine type and model (TS7760 3957-VEC, TS7770 3957-VED, TS7770 3948-VED) and active code level.
Refer to TS7700 Code Update Recommendation for code level information: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6334607
Take advantage of vtd_exec reporting through IBM Call Home Connect Cloud: https://www.ibm.com/support/call-home-connect/cloud/
Recommended Action
Update TS7700 with appropriate vtd_exec as applicable, preferably leveraging Remote Code Load https://tape.ibmrcl.enterpriseappointments.com/v2/
Note: Contrary to prior guidance, improvements provided through vtd_exec.900 and vtd_exec.901 cannot be installed by a client operator through the TS7700 Web User Interface (Management Interface, MI) at this time. vtd_exec.903 can now be installed by clients running 8.53.1.21 or greater and vtd_exec.904 can now be installed by clients running 8.54.1.27 or greater code levels.
Date first published
19 February 2021
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Document Information
Modified date:
04 July 2024
UID
ibm16416101