What's new for IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows

This document provides information about new features in the current release, and previous releases of IBM® Storage Protect HSM for Windows™.

For IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows related compatibility information, see Compatibility matrix.

The following table provides information about new features in the current release, and previous releases of IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows.

Release New features and updates
8.2.2
Maintenance updates are provided in this release.
8.2.1
Maintenance updates are provided in this release.
8.2.0
Beginning with version 8.2.0, the web-client dashboard displays a bar chart for the recall activity with hourly, daily, or weekly overviews for all connected HSM clients. The IBM Storage Protect client web GUI now supports OpenSSL 3.4 and 3.5. For more information, see HSM for Windows dashboard overview.
In this release, an APAR IT48190 was fixed. For more information, see Update History: IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows client 8.2.
8.1.26
The web-client displays the latest alerts on the dashboard page until it is reviewed.
8.1.25
Maintenance updates are provided in this release.
8.1.24
Beginning with version 8.1.24, the IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows client web GUI now supports configuration of log file settings for different services.
The IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows client web GUI now supports OpenSSL 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3.
8.1.22
Beginning with version 8.1.22, the IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows client web GUI now supports a per client IBM Storage Protect server status on the installation page of the web client. The dashboard page of the web client displays the summarized status in a chart diagram with details in the diagram's tooltip.
8.1.21
Beginning with version 8.1.21, the IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows client web GUI now supports different security levels for encryption strength in the communication.
8.1.20
Beginning with version 8.1.20, the product has been fully rebranded as IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows. The HSM for Windows client web GUI now supports OpenSSL 3.0/3.1.
In this release, an APAR was fixed.
8.1.19
Beginning with version 8.1.19, IBM Spectrum® Protect HSM for Windows is now IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows. The IBM Spectrum family of products has been rebranded as IBM Storage, optimizing performance for data-intensive applications with intelligent edge, core, and cloud storage solutions. To learn more about the rebranding transition, see IBM Spectrum brand change to IBM Storage.
8.1.17
Beginning with version 8.1.17, the IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows client web GUI allows administrators to create, delete, and configure migration jobs.
8.1.15
Beginning with version 8.1.15, the IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows client web GUI allows administrators to start and stop migration jobs and displays migration configurations.
8.1.13
Beginning with version 8.1.13, the IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows client web GUI allows administrators to start and view volume scans, create filespace, delete alerts, and reset user quotas.
In this release, an APAR was fixed.
8.1.12
Beginning with version 8.1.12, the IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows client web GUI allows administrators to change application configuration and download support logs. The volume scan feature has been also enhanced.
8.1.11
For more information about the new features and updates, see IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows 8.1.11 updates.
8.1.10
For more information about the new features and updates, see IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows 8.1.10 updates.
8.1.9
For more information about the new features and updates, see IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows 8.1.9 updates.
8.1.7
For more information about the new features and updates, see IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows 8.1.7 updates.
8.1.4
For more information about the new features and updates, see IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows 8.1.4 updates.
8.1.2
For more information about the new features and updates, see IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows 8.1.2 updates.
8.1.0
For more information about the new features and updates, see IBM Storage Protect HSM for Windows 8.1.0 updates.