Installing DataPower Gateway

Install and configure IBM® DataPower® Gateway in a non-Kubernetes environment for use with API Connect.

Before you begin

Do not use these instructions for either of the following deployment scenarios:

  • Both API Connect and DataPower Gateway in a Kubernetes environment.

    In this scenario, use the instructions in Obtaining product files.

  • An existing DataPower Gateway in a non-Kubernetes environment, and you want to install a newer Fix Pack.

    In this scenario, complete an upgrade rather than a new installation. See Upgrading DataPower Gateway Service.

To review the installation and configuration scenarios, see Deploying DataPower Gateway.

Procedure

  1. Ensure that DataPower Gateway firmware version you plan to install is compatible with the API Connect Management server version.
    Note: For API Connect Version 10.x, DataPower and API Connect releases may be within one fix pack of each other. For example, API Connect v10.0.1.n runs with DataPower Gateway 10.0.1.n, v10.0.1.n-1, or v10.0.1.n+1.

    Important exception: Version 10.0.1.4-eus is not backwards compatible with 10.0.1.3. For example, API Connect 10.0.1.4-eus is not compatible with DataPower Gateway 10.0.1.3. If you deployed API Connect 10.0.1.4-eus, you must deploy either DataPower Gateway 10.0.1.4 or DataPower Gateway 10.0.1.5.

    However, before you install, best practice is to review the latest compatibility support for your version of API Connect. To view compatibility support, follow the instructions in IBM API Connect Version 10 software product compatibility requirements to access API Connect information on the Software Product Compatibility Reports website. Once you access information for your version of API Connect, select Supported Software > Integration Middleware, and view the list of compatible DataPower Gateway versions.

  2. Obtain your DataPower files from IBM Passport Advantage®.

    Note that the DataPower files from Passport Advantage have entitled services for API Connect users.

    See also Download the firmware image from Passport Advantage.

  3. Follow the DataPower Gateway installation information: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/datapower-gateway.
    Note: Set the timezone to UTC on all DataPower installations for use with API Connect.
  4. Continue with Configuring DataPower Gateway for API Connect.