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IBM Cloud Pak System Upgrades for Version 2.3.2.0

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This document provides upgrade information about IBM Cloud Pak System Version 2.3.2.0.


OVERVIEW:
This upgrade must be run with IBMENG.

PREREQUISITES:
This upgrade can be applied on V2.3.1.1 for systems on Intel or Power.

FIRMWARE UPDATES:

Gen 2 Intel: W2500

Gen 3 Intel: W3500

Gen 3 Intel: W3550

Gen 2 Power: W2700

Gen 3 Power: W3700

Gen 3+ Power: W3700+

Automated Steps: up to 5 hours

  • PSMs (5 hours)

Automated Steps: up to 5 hours

  • PSMs (5 hours)

Automated Steps: up to 5 hours

  • PSMs (5 hours)

Automated Steps: up to 5 hours

  • PSMs (5 hours)

Automated Steps: up to 5 hours

  • PSMs (5 hours)

Automated Steps: up to 8 hours

  • PSMs (5 hours)

Node Updates: NA

Node Updates: NA

Node Updates: NA

Node Updates: NA

Node Updates: NA

Node Updates: NA

Content Update: 10 hours *

Content Update: 10 hours *

Content Update: 10 hours *

Content Update: 6 hours *

Content Update: 6 hours *

Content Update: 6 hours *

1) Content update involves loading new files only. The client is responsible for enabling new content for use from the System > Catalog menu.
2) To request an upgrade for your system, open a case (Severity 4 only) from the MySupport page.
PRE-UPGRADE QUICK CHECKLIST:
- Put the rack into maintenance mode.
- If Call home is set up, disable it.
    -> Select the option not to create a service ticket and not to collect logs.
- Collect and check system health under System > Troubleshooting.
    -> Collect System Logs..., select System Health Check.
    -> Run System Health Report.
    -> Verify that there are no critical HW errors or problems.
- Upload the upgrade package and run Check.
- Review the known issues before you start the upgrade.
- If your (client's) system scheduled a backup, plan maintenance around the backup schedule, or get client approval to disable backup to allow maintenance to complete, and re-enable the backup upon completion.
POST-UPGRADE QUICK CHECKLIST:
- Check and verify critical problems and events; if verified, clear them.
- Remove Maintenance mode.
- Collect System Health log.
- Import new content data.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Upgrade Packages on FixCentral:

Content Files for Gen 3 Intel: W3500 & W3550

Content Files for Gen 3 Power: W3700

Group Content

Group Base
 

Content Files for Gen 1 & 2 Intel: W1500 & W2500

Content Files for Gen 1 & 2 Power: W1700 & W2700
Group Base
Bring your own license (BYOL) is available with V2.3.2.0 (applicable for Intel systems) - To be uploaded by SWAT based on client request

Note: For V2.3.2.0, before Group Content is loaded, upload of CoreOS Image by SWAT is a necessary step [images are packaged with BYOL OpenShift Container Platform].

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Document Information

Modified date:
07 October 2022

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