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Abstract

This document describes how to download IBM Spectrum® Protect for Space Management (HSM) 8.1.17.x clients.

IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management packages in this level:
-8.1.17: Available 9 December 2022 all platforms
-8.1.17.2: Available 17 March 2023 all platforms

Download Description

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

All IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management maintenance packages (fix packs), and interim fixes can be accessed by using the PTF distribution website. The HTTPS link in the download list 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 for Space Management clients, 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 for Space Management client from a previous version or release. Maintenance packages (fix packs) and interim fixes are delivered on Fix Central.

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 for Space Management". The HTTPS link in the download list 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 for Space Management clients, 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 offers complete images of IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management client for download. The packages available through Passport Advantage are the base level packages. Multiple clients can be in one download image.

The Passport Advantage Online website is a secure website that requires an account ID and password. It has all of the component and platform packages associated with IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management clients available for download. The HTTPS link in the download list directs to the Passport Advantage Online website.

To download and assemble the installation parts for IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management client, complete the following steps:

  1. Go to Passport Advantage Online website, click Customer sign in, and sign in by using your IBMid and password.
  2. In the Software and services online page, click Software download & media access.
  3. Use one of the search options under Browse your entitled software to find the link to the IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management product.
    The fulfilled program number for IBM Spectrum Protect is 5725-X04.
  4. On the product download page, ensure that the Required checkbox is selected, and then click Download.
    The following table contains the descriptions and part numbers of the parts for IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management client.
  5. When the download is finished, unpack each downloaded part into a single temporary directory on your system.
  6. To install the product, follow the instructions in the IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management client product documentation.
  7. Follow the package links to view the readme files, independent of the package.
    See also: IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1 fix pack readme files.

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 for Space Management clients, include both English and non-English-language clients where supported.


 

The following images are available for download in Passport Advantage Online website.
Supported platforms File name Description
AIX 64-bit M08ZLML.tar.gz IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1.17 AIX), Multi-Language
Linux x86_64 M08ZMML.tar.gz IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1.17 (Linux x86), Multi-Language
Linux on IBM Power Systems - little endian M08ZNML.tar.gz IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1.17 (Linux on IBM Power Systems - little endian), Multi-Language



 

Prerequisites

For hardware and software requirements, see: IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (HSM) - All Requirements Documents.

IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management client space requirements for this level:
Supported platforms Disk space
AIX 64-bit
1200 MB of disk space to download the part, plus
1300 MB of disk space to unpack the part.
1600 MB of disk space for the installed AIX GPFS component.
Linux x86_64
700 MB of disk space to download the part, plus
700 MB of disk space to unpack the part.
1500 MB of disk space for the installed product.
Linux on IBM Power Systems - little endian
550 MB of disk space to download the part, plus
550 MB of disk space to unpack the part.
900 MB of disk space for the installed product.


For featured technical support documents, see: Featured Documents for IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management.

Related information for IBM Spectrum Protect backup-archive client:


 

Installation Instructions

To access technical information and various technical resources for this product, go to the IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management documentation.
Note: In the IBM Documentation, IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1.17 does not include an updated version of the product documentation. For the most recent product information, go to the IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1.13 documentation.

Detailed installation instructions are available the Installation and User's Guide for IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management. For more information, see Installing the space management client.

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Download Package

The HTTPS link in the Download Options column directs you to the IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management client for this level.

To find the download documents for all supported versions and all available download options, see:  IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management - All Downloads Doc.


 

How critical is this fix?

Following vulnerabilities are fixed in this level on IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management:

IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management
First Fixing VRMF Level Platform Bulletin Title and Link
8.1.17.0 AIX
Linux		 Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty, FasterXML jackson-databind, and Zlib affect IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management Client (CVE-2022-34165, CVE-2022-42003, CVE-2022-42004, CVE-2018-25032)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6846533
8.1.17.2 AIX,
Linux		 Security Bulletin: Security Vulnerabilities in moment, ansi-regex, Node.js, and minimatch may affect IBM Spectrum Protect Client and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (CVE-2022-31129, CVE-2022-24785, CVE-2021-3807, CVE-2022-29244, CVE-2022-3517)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6956237
8.1.17.2 AIX,
Linux		 Security Bulletin: A denial of service vulnerability in JDOM affects IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (CVE CVE-2021-33813)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6962863
8.1.17.2 AIX,
Linux		 Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilites in Java SE affect IBM Spectrum Protect Backup-Archive Client, IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments and IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (CVE-2022-21628, CVE-2022-21626, CVE-2022-21624, CVE-2022-21619)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6963071
8.1.17.2 AIX,
Linux		 Security Bulletin: A vulnerability in IBM Storage Protect Client, IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments, and IBM Storage Protect for Space Management can lead to denial of service (CVE-2023-33832)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7011761


 

Problems Solved

For a list of fixed APARs in this level, see: IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (HSM) APARs fixed in 8.1.x
Note: Maintenance is cumulative. APARs fixed in the previous fix packs and interim fixes are also fixed in the most current delivery.

For changes, updates, and other clarifications to the currently available IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 8.1.x publications, see: Version 8.1: Documentation updates for IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management  


 

Known Side Effects

For known issues and limitations in this level, see: IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management (HSM) 8.1 known problems.


 

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Technical Support

See the Passport Advantage Online support at: eCustomer Care contact information.

For additional information, go to the following websites:


 

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
13 July 2023

UID

ibm16833196

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