IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B and Remote Support, and WebSphere DataPower firmware V3.8.1
IBM Asia Pacific Software Announcement AP10-0097April 27, 2010
 ENUSAP10-0097.PDF (90KB)
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The following options are available on the WebSphere® DataPower® Integration Blade XI50B:
- IBM® WebSphere DataPower Option for Tivoli® Access Manager
- IBM WebSphere DataPower Option for TIBCO
- IBM WebSphere DataPower Option for Database Connectivity
- IBM WebSphere DataPower Option for Application Optimization
Option for Tivoli Access Manager -- Tivoli Access Manager enables the IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B to leverage access control policies stored in Tivoli Access Manager.
Option for TIBCO -- The TIBCO option lets you extend the IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B so you can send and receive messages from TIBCO Enterprise Message Service (EMS).
Option for Database Connectivity -- The Database Connectivity option lets you extend the WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B to read and write data from relational databases such as IBM DB2®, Oracle, Sybase, and Microsoft® SQL Server.
Option for Application Optimization -- This option allows for intelligent delivery of distributed applications by bridging the gap between the applications and the network.
IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B Remote Support offers software entitlement for one year with remote call-in support for WebSphere DataPower Machine Type 4195 appliances. With WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B Remote Support, you can:
- Obtain remote assistance to answer DataPower usage, installation, and technical questions
- Report DataPower appliance problems to WebSphere DataPower support specialists
- Obtain assistance to isolate and diagnose problems from WebSphere DataPower support specialists
Enhancements in WebSphere DataPower firmware V3.8.1 include:
Enhanced intelligent load distribution (requires Option for Application Optimization)
- Integration with IBM z/OS® Communications Server Sysplex Distributor, which can balance workload to DataPower appliances.
- Support for interruption-free back-end application upgrades through support for application edition management. New editions of an application can be rolled out using either group or atomic updates.
Enhanced interoperability
- Support for WS-Policy attachments authored within WebSphere Service Registry and Repository (WSRR)
- Enhanced WSRR subscriptions via support for saved queries
- Local mode support when integrating with Tivoli Access Manager
- Full support for WS-Proxy validation of Message Transmission Optimization Mechanism (MTOM)-based SOAP messages
- Increased WS-Security interoperability with WebSphere Application Server
- Improved integration with WebSphere Transformation Extender
Enhanced connectivity
- Support for WebSphere MQ 7 software-based high availability
- Support for WebSphere MQ Channel exits for increased security
- Secure File Transfer Protocol (STFP) client and polling support
- Improved transactional integrity with IMS™ Connect
Enhanced manageability
- Simplified back-up and restore process
- Java-based appliance management API
WebSphere DataPower B2B Appliance XB60 enhancements include:
- Updated B2B protocol support with the addition of ebMS v2.0
- B2B interoperability through the completion of Drummond Group 1Q2010 AS2 certification
- Support for Active/Passive meta-store failover (HA)
- Support for multi-step processing in the B2B Gateway Service
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| Key prerequisites |
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One of the following:
- WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B
- WebSphere DataPower Low Latency Appliance XM70
- WebSphere DataPower B2B Appliance XB60
- WebSphere DataPower Integration Appliance XI50
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| Planned availability date |
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- June 15, 2010: WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B
- June 21, 2010: WebSphere DataPower appliance firmware
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| Description |
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IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B Remote Support offers comprehensive, remote usage support for the WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B to help with problem determination and resolution. The WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B support team provides defect-level support and is designed to help resolve problems quickly and efficiently within your time zone. WebSphere Integration Blade XI50B Remote Support is a one-year contract offering that enables you to maintain either voice or electronic support during normal business hours. The purchase of WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B includes 12 months of WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B Remote Support.
Support includes:
- 9 hours per day, 5 days per week within your time zone for noncritical issues
- 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for critical (Sev 1) issues
- Telephone or electronic access to IBM Support Specialists
- Electronic access for one year to periodic defect support updates
WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B Remote Support is a one-year contract offering that enables you to maintain either voice or electronic support during normal business hours. The price of one-year Remote Support is included in the WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B price. The one-year Remote Support contract starts on the WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B ship date.
For information about warranty service upgrades and maintenance services, refer to the ServiceSuite™ and ServiceElect maintenance section of Hardware Announcement AG10-0090, dated April 27, 2010.
For information about WebSphere DataPower Integration Appliance XI50, WebSphere DataPower XML Security Gateway XS40, and WebSphere DataPower XML Accelerator XA35, refer to Software Announcement AG08-0491, dated July 01, 2008.
For information about WebSphere DataPower Low Latency Appliance XM70 and WebSphere DataPower B2B Appliance XB60, refer to Software Announcement AG08-0840, dated November 18, 2008.
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| Reference information |
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For information about WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B, refer to Hardware Announcement AG10-0090, dated April 27, 2010.
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Program
Program name number
IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration 5765-G84
Blade XI50B
License + maintenance 12 mo
IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration
Blade XI50B
Subscription & Support
Registration and Renewal 5765-G85
Maintenance Reinstatement 12 mo 5765-G86
3-year Registration 5765-G87
3-year Renewal 5765-G88
3-year After License 5765-G89
Note: WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B Remote Support is ordered via the configurator aid ECFGSSG.
For ordering information for WebSphere DataPower Integration Appliance XI50, WebSphere DataPower XML Security Gateway XS40, and WebSphere DataPower XML Accelerator XA35, refer to Software Announcement AG08-0491, dated July 01, 2008..
For ordering information for WebSphere DataPower Low Latency Appliance XM70 and WebSphere DataPower B2B Appliance XB60, refer to Software Announcement AG08-0840, dated November 18, 2008.
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| Publications |
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WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B online documentation is available on the IBM WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances Product Documentation Information Center. Visit the DataPower document portal at
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Charge metric
IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B support
PID number Program name Charge metric
5765-G84 IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Per Appliance
Blade XI50B
License + Maintenance 12 mo
5765-G85 IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Per Appliance
Blade XI50B
Registration and Renewal
5765-G86 IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Per Appliance
Blade XI50B
Maintenance Reinstatement 12 mo
5765-G87 IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Per Appliance
Blade XI50B
3-year Registration
5765-G88 IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Per Appliance
Blade XI50B
3-year Renewal
5765-G89 IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Per Appliance
Blade XI50B
3-year After License
Feature Feature
PID Description number
IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B
5765-G84 License + Maintenance 12 mo C0GQ
Option for TIBCO C0LJ
Option for Application Optimization C0LK
Option for Database Connectivity C0LL
Option for Tivoli Access Manager C0LM
This software license includes Software Maintenance, previously referred to as Software Subscription and Technical Support.
Extending coverage for a total of three years from the date of acquisition may be elected. Order the program number, feature number, and quantity to extend coverage for your software licenses. If maintenance has expired, specify the after license feature number.
Feature Feature
PID Description number
IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B
5765-G85 No Charge 1 yr Registration C0GR
SW Maint 1 yr Renewal C0GT
5765-G86 Maintenance Reinstatement 12 mo C0GU
5765-G87 3-year Registration C0GV
5765-G88 3-year Renewal C0GW
5765-G89 3-year After License C0HA
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| Terms and conditions |
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Support Registration
System i Software Maintenance applies
No
Variable charges apply
No
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15% to qualified educational institution customers.
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Country/Region Announced
AP IOT
ASEAN* Yes
India/South Asia** Yes
Australia Yes
People's Republic of China Yes
Hong Kong S.A.R of the PRC Yes
Macao S.A.R of the PRC Yes
Taiwan Yes
Korea Yes
New Zealand Yes
Japan IOT
Japan Yes
* Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic
Republic, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam
** Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, and
Afghanistan
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