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APAR status
Closed as documentation error.
Error description
Replication compatibility documentation in the Knowledge Center is not updated since server version 8.1.17. It excludes information about versions 8.1.18 to 8.2.0 for compatibility between replication source and target servers. For example, the 8.2.0 link only shares compatibility up to version 8.1.17: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/storage-protect/8.2.0?topic=replica tion-compatibility IBM Storage Protect Versions Affected: IBM Storage Protect Server version 8.1.17 and higher on all supported platforms | MDVREGR 8.1.17.0-TIV_5698MSV | Additional Keywords: TSM, TS020933403, replication, compatibility
Local fix
n/a
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All IBM Storage Protect server users * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See error description. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply fixing level when available. This problem is currently * * projected to be fixed in level 8.2.1. Note that this is * * subject to change at the discretion of IBM. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The "Replication compatibility" topic in IBM Documentation has been updated to include source replication server versions and compatible target replication server versions from 8.1.18 through 8.2.1. This update will be available in the IBM Storage Protect Server 8.2.1 documentation at the following topic URL: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/storage-protect/8.2.1?topic=server-r eplication-compatibility Affected platforms: AIX, Linux, and Windows.
Temporary fix
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APAR Information
APAR number
IT48865
Reported component name
TSM SERVER
Reported component ID
5698ISMSV
Reported release
81A
Status
CLOSED DOC
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2025-12-12
Closed date
2026-01-19
Last modified date
2026-01-19
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Fix information
Applicable component levels
[{"Business Unit":{"code":"BU029","label":"Software"},"Product":{"code":"SSGSG7","label":"Tivoli Storage Manager"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"81A"}]
Document Information
Modified date:
26 March 2026