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Abstract
This document describes how to download maintenance packages for IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows
Check the following sections to determine for this IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows:
- Section "How critical is this fix?" for fixed vulnerabilities
- Section "Solved Problems" for update history and documentation updates
- Section "Known Side Effects" for Known Issues and Limitations
Download Description
Tip: The product now known as IBM Spectrum Protect was named IBM Tivoli Storage Manager in releases earlier than Version 7.1.3. To learn more about the rebranding transition, see Tivoli Storage Manager branding transition to IBM Spectrum Protect.
Note: IBM Spectrum Protect and IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 7.1 reached end of support (EOS) at 31 December 2021, see: IBM Spectrum Protect and Tivoli Storage Manager 7.1 products End of Support 31 December 2021.
After IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows 7.1.6 fix pack is installed and in use, do not roll back to a previous release or fix-pack. Stub files that are created with this fix pack and later versions are not compatible with previous versions. Previous versions of the IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows client cannot recall files from stubs that are created with version 7.1.6 and later versions.
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.3 and 7.1.4 fix packages are removed from the FTP servers as they contain not remediated security vulnerabilities. Find download information for the most current interim fix packages here: IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows Client Versions interim fixes.
The download description section is divided into linked sections. Use the following links to go to the section of the document that you require.
- Packages on PTF distribution website
- Packages on Fix Central online
- Packages on Passport Advantage Online
Packages on PTF distribution website
All IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows maintenance packages and the interim fixes can be accessed by using the PTF distribution website. The HTTPS link in the section "Download package" directs to the PTF distribution website.
However, these maintenance packages and interim fixes available through PTF distribution website do not contain the required license enablement files. For initial installation of IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows, you must obtain your packages, with the associated license enablement files, from the Passport Advantage Online website.
Packages on Fix Central online
To get the most current features and enhancements, it is required to update IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows client from a previous version or release. Maintenance packages and the interim fixes are delivered on Fix Central. The HTTP link in the section "Download package" directs to the Fix Central online website.
However, these maintenance packages and interim fixes available through Fix Central do not contain the required license enablement files. For initial installation of IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows client, you must obtain your packages, with the associated license enablement files, from the Passport Advantage Online website.
Packages on Passport Advantage Online
The Passport Advantage Online website has complete packages of IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows for download. To download IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows 8.1.15, using the Passport Advantage® Online website, see IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows 8.1.15.
The packages available through Passport Advantage are the base level packages. For any maintenance packages and interim fixes, check Fix Central or PTF distribution website.
Note:
- Downloading any files indicates acceptance of the terms and conditions detailed in the IBM Program license agreement.
- Maintenance fix pack packages and readme files for the IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows client, include both English and non-English clients where supported.
- Follow the package links to view the readme files, independent of the package. See also: IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows 8.1 Fix Pack readme files.
Prerequisites
For hardware and software requirements, see: Hardware and software requirements for IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows.
For featured technical support documents, see: Featured Documents for IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows and Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows.
Installation Instructions
Installation instructions are available in the Installation and User's Guide for IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows.
IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows 8.1.15 does not include an updated version of the product documentation. For the most recent product information, go to the IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows 8.1.11 documentation. For detailed installation instructions in this level, see Installation of the IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows client.
Download Package
The HTTP link in the Download Options column directs you to the following sites:
- PTF distribution website:
PTF distribution website provides fixes for maintenance packages and interim fix packages. - Fix Central online website:
Fix Central provides fixes and updates for your system's software, hardware, and operating system. Fix Central is a secure website that requires you to log in using your IBMid. You can acquire an IBMid at Sign up to IBMid.
You can locate the packages on the Fix Central online website by using the product name, version, and platform as the search query. For example, use the "IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows".
Packages for 8.1 release:
- Release 8.1.0: Available 09 December 2016
Interim fix 8.1.0.2: Available 8 May 2017 - Fix pack 8.1.2: Available 11 August 2017
- Fix Pack 8.1.4: Available 15 December 2017
Interim fix 8.1.4.1: Available 16 July 2018 - Fix Pack 8.1.6 - Available 17 August 2018
- Fix Pack 8.1.7 - Available 22 February 2019
- Fix Pack 8.1.8 - Available 27 June 2019
Interim fix 8.1.8.1 - Available 18 July 2019 - Fix Pack 8.1.9 - Available 22 November 2019
- Fix Pack 8.1.10 - Available 12 June 2020
- Fix Pack 8.1.11 - Available 20 November 2020
- Fix Pack 8.1.12 - Available 23 April 2021
- Fix Pack 8.1.13 - Available 10 December 2021
- Fix Pack 8.1.14 - No IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows client delivered in level 8.1.14.
- Fix Pack 8.1.15 - Available 29 June 2022
Interim fix 8.1.15.2 - Available 16 September 2022
To find the download documents for all supported versions and all available download options, see: IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows Client Downloads - All Downloads Doc.
How critical is this fix?
- Flashes, alerts, and bulletins for IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows
- Flashes, alerts, and bulletins for Tivoli Storage Manager HSM for Windows
Note: you need to subscribe this product in My Notifications website, see also in Featured Documents for IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows.
Problems Solved
For lists of fixed APARs in 7.1 and 8.1 versions, see:
- IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows Client APARs fixed in 8.1.x
- IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows Client V7.1 fix pack 8 (7.1.8) and interim fix APARs
- IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows Client V7.1 fix pack 6 (7.1.6) and interim fix APARs
- IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows Client V7.1 fix pack 4 (7.1.4) and interim fix APARs
- IBM Spectrum Protect HSM for Windows Client V7.1 fix pack 3 (7.1.3) and interim fix APARs
Known Side Effects
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Document Information
Modified date:
19 September 2022
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