Fix Readme
Abstract
The IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.2 Fix Readme lists important information about this fix pack and includes instructions for downloading, installing, and staying up to date with notifications. All fixes from a previous fix pack are included in the current fix pack.
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APARs Resolved Table
The APARs Resolved Table is a cumulative list of all changes for IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.x. Search the table for a given APAR fix and determine the level at which the fix was introduced. You can also view a list of all APARs that are included within a given fix level.
Summary of Changes
The Summary of Changes section summarizes changes to the IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.x licensed program and the IBM Storage Scale library.
The Summary of Changes section summarizes changes to the IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.x licensed program and the IBM Storage Scale library.
Known Issues
IBM Storage Scale packages are missing a dependency that ensures that the iputils-arping package be installed. Ubuntu users must manually install iputils-arping to make CES ip-failover work correctly. If the iputils-arping package is not installed manually, IBM Storage Scale packages are installed without error, but the CES ip-failover function is affected. CES protocol clients may not pick up the CES IP configuration after the CES IP move for many minutes.
Installation Information
View installation information on the following areas:
- An overall understanding of the concepts and the processes involved in planning and installing IBM Storage Scale.
For more information, see IBM Storage Scale Concepts, Planning, and Installation Guide. - A detailed overview of the IBM Storage Scale installation process.
For more information, see IBM Storage Scale Install Process. - An overview of the upgrade process for an existing IBM Storage Scale installation.
For more information, see Upgrading an Existing Installation of IBM Storage Scale. - An understanding of the prerequisites for upgrading, like validating the operating systems, kernels, and architectures that are supported.
For more information, consult the tables in Supported OS and software versions. - For the latest informational updates on IBM Storage Scale, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.
IBM Technology Expert Labs for Systems Services
- IBM Technology Expert Labs for IBM Storage offerings are recommended for an optimal end user experience. IBM Technology Expert Labs brings expertise, best practices, and deep skills in IBM Storage solutions and technologies, and can help with your most difficult technical challenges.
Links for more information: - To quote and order services, the seller must get a separate agreement from Systems Expert Labs. Contact systems-expert-labs@ibm.com for the necessary agreement.
Download Methods
Fix Central supports three methods for downloading fixes:
Fix Central supports three methods for downloading fixes:
- Download Director - This is a Java application that provides enhanced download capability to IBM customers who download our products from the internet. It provides high-performance, reliable downloads with pause and resume capabilities. It starts in a separate window and provides a graphical user interface (GUI) that specifies the download location, and displays the download status.
For more information, see: - Bulk ftps (sftp) - This is a web service that enables downloading a package by using the ftps/sftp command or other download commands like wget.
For more information, see Bulk FTP FAQs. - HTTPS - This uses the browser native protocol to download files one at a time.
For more information, see HTTPS FAQs.
Entitlement
Downloads are available only to users who are entitled to provide either one of the following services:
Downloads are available only to users who are entitled to provide either one of the following services:
- Technical support of the product under a Software Maintenance Agreement or other applicable Software Support Agreement.
- Technical support of a machine covered under IBM Warranty or Maintenance Support Contract.
For more information, see IBM Support > Fix Central > Fix Central Help > Entitlement.
Notifications
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For more information, see MyNotifications.
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For more information, see MyNotifications.
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Modified date:
10 July 2025
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ibm17238941