Download Information: IBM Storage Protect for Space Management 8.1.25

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This document describes how to download IBM Storage Protect for Space Management clients.

IBM Storage Protect for Space Management clients:
- 8.1.25: Available 13 December 2024 on all platforms
- 8.1.25.x: no interim fixes available on this level

Download Description

Note: The product now known as IBM Storage Protect was named IBM Spectrum Protect in levels earlier than 8.1.19. To learn more about the brand change, see IBM Spectrum Protect brand change to IBM Storage Protect.

Packages on PTF distribution website

All IBM Storage 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 Storage 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 Storage 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 Storage 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 Storage 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 Storage Protect for Space Management client for download. The packages available through Passport Advantage are the base level packages. Multiple clients can be in one downloaded 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 Storage 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 Storage Protect for Space Management client, complete the following steps:

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

The following IBM Storage Protect for Space Management client images are available for download in Passport Advantage Online website.

Image Name	Passport Advantage Part number	Platform Supported
IBM Storage Protect for Space Management 8.1.25 (AIX)	M0NR3ML	AIX
IBM Storage Protect for Space Management 8.1.25 (Linux x86)	M0NR4ML	Linux x86_64
IBM Storage Protect for Space Management 8.1.25 (Linux on POWER Little Endian)	M0NR5ML	Linux on POWER Little Endian

Prerequisites

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

For hardware and software requirements, see: Requirements Documents: IBM Storage Protect for Space Management.

IBM Storage 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.

Related information for IBM Storage Protect backup-archive client:

Installation Instructions

To access technical information and various technical resources for this product, go to the IBM Storage Protect for Space Management documentation.

This IBM Storage Protect for Space Management level does not include an updated version of the product documentation. For the most recent product information, go to the IBM Storage Protect for Space Management 8.1.25 documentation.
Detailed installation instructions are available in the Installation and User's Guide for IBM Storage 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 Storage Protect for Space Management client for this level.

To find the download documents for all supported versions and all available download options, see: Download Documents: IBM Storage Protect for Space Management.

How critical is this fix?

The following vulnerabilities are fixed in this level:

IBM Storage Protect for Space Management
First Fixing VRMF Level	Platform	Bulletin Title and Link
8.1.25.0	AIX Linux	Title URL

Problems Solved

For a list of fixed APARs in this level, see: IBM Storage 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 Storage 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 Storage 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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Product Synonym

IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management;

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Document Information

Modified date:
13 December 2024

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ibm17178846

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