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Critical Fixes for FlashSystem Policy-Based Replication and High Availability

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Abstract

Since the initial launch of Policy-Based Replication (PBR) and Policy-Based High Availability (PBHA), multiple critical issues have been identified that can result in loss of access to data from a variety of causes.

While fixes for issues have been delivered in a variety of code releases (PTFs) over time, recent code hardening activities have culminated in release 8.7.0.6 which is now considered the minimum level for systems using PBR and PBHA.

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IBM strongly encourages all FlashSystem and SAN Volume Controller Policy-Based Replication and Policy-Based High Availability users to upgrade to 8.7.0.6 or higher as soon as possible.
For systems already running 8.7.1, 8.7.2 or 8.7.3, upgrade to 8.7.3.3 or higher.

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Modified date:
09 September 2025

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