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IBM Sterling Gentran Server for iSeries Keys and supported releases

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IBM Sterling Gentran Server for iSeries Keys and supported releases

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IBM Sterling Gentran Server for iSeries is 3.6 Release is our current and only supported release for iSeries platform.   

****3.6 release does not require license keys (for model/serial number changes) for product and/or any add-ons (FTP, Viewpoint, SAP).  Activation for the product or any add-ons are toggled on/off via Gentran Main Menu>System Administration>Global Parameters>4th screen display EDIX415 FMT04.   

IBM Sterling Gentran Server for iSeries 3.5 is out of support and end of fix as of 9/30/21.  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/software-support-discontinuance-ibm-sterling-gentran-director-53x-540-and-ibm-sterling-gentran-server-windows-52-52-japanese-530-unix-610-and-iseries-350#:~:text=Effective%20September%2030%2C%202021%2C%20IBM%C2%AE%20will%20discontinue%20support,is%20not%20available%20for%20discontinued%20versions%20and%20releases 

3,5 Product and add-on (FTP, Viewpoint, SAP) keys are need if model or serial number changes.  Open a support case and request a key after obtaining the following information from the NEW system: 

  • DSPSYSVAL QMODEL
  • DSPSYSVAL QSRLNBR 

NOTE:  Always check the fix pack release level of your product to make sure you are on the latest cumulative fix.  Key in:  PTR <ENTER> at the command line from the Gentran Main Menu and your current point release will display.  Operating Systems supported with Gentran:Server for iSeries (ibm.com)

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