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Abstract

IBM QRadar Network Security firmware version 5.5.0.4, a firmware update for the XGS NGIPS platform, includes the following defect fixes to the IBM QRadar Network Security firmware Version 5.5.0.3. Additionally, this technote includes compatibility, installation, and other getting-started information.

Content

Fixed Defects

  • 104290: Some Advanced Tuning Parameters are lost after a PAM XPU update.
  • 104658: The tuning parameter certs.expire.alert.days does not affect the warnings for expiring Inbound SSL certificates.
 
Compatibility 

The following web browsers are currently supported by the IBM QRadar Network Security local management interface:

  • Internet Explorer 10 or 11
  • Firefox 28 and newer
  • Google Chrome 34 and newer


To manage Network Security appliances using the SiteProtector System, you must apply the following database service packs before upgrading the appliance:

  • SiteProtector System 3.0 - Install all DBSPs up to and including SP3.0 DBSP 3.0.0.94
  • SiteProtector System 3.1.1 - Install all DBSPs up to and including SP3.1.1 DBSP 3.1.1.78
    Important: Ensure that the SiteProtector Core is at version 3.1.1.5 and newer before applying this Database Service Pack (DBSP) update to the IBM QRadar Network Security appliance.



Installation and Configuration 
Prior to running firmware updates on a Network Security device, you should migrate your policies in SiteProtector to the new version. See technote #1959896 for more information:


For step-by-step installation instructions, see the Installing Updates topic in the IBM Knowledge Center:

Note: After installation, clear web browser cache, cookies, and temporary internet files.

For other configuration instructions, see the following topics in the IBM Knowledge Center:


Known issues 
This release contains no known issues at this time.

Copyright statement

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Document Information

Modified date:
03 October 2019

UID

ibm11072088

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