Release notes for IBM Spectrum Protect Suite Entry Version 7.1.6

IBM Spectrum Protect Suite Entry (previously known as IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Suite for Unified Recovery Entry) V7.1.6 is available. Overview, documentation, and support information is provided.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Suite Entry V7.1.6 is a bundled offering that is designed for businesses with smaller storage environments. It provides a comprehensive, unified recovery management solution that covers all aspects of data protection requirements. Pricing and licensing are based on a back-end terabyte metric.

IBM Spectrum Protect Suite Entry V7.1.6 applies to Data Protection environments with the following size restrictions:
  • A maximum of two IBM Spectrum Protect servers per enterprise.
  • A maximum of 100 terabytes under management by IBM Spectrum Protect servers per enterprise.
  • If a customer reaches the maximum of 100 terabytes under management and foresees the need for more licenses, IBM requires an upgrade to IBM Spectrum Protect Suite (5725-X05).
The following products are available with IBM Spectrum Protect Suite Entry V7.1.6:
  • IBM Spectrum Protect Extended Edition V7.1.6
  • IBM Spectrum Protect for Databases V7.1.6
  • IBM Spectrum Protect for Enterprise Resource Planning V7.1.3
  • IBM Spectrum Protect for Mail V7.1.6
  • IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management V7.1.6
  • IBM Spectrum Protect for SAN V7.1.6
  • IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments V7.1.6
  • IBM Spectrum Protect Snapshot V4.1.6

Announcement

Information that is related to the IBM Spectrum Protect Suite Entry V7.1.6 release is available in the Software Announcement Letter for this offering, dated 14 June 2016.

To search for the product announcement, complete the following steps:
  1. Go to the product announcement website at http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi.
  2. In the Search for field, enter the product identifier (PID) for your product. The PID for IBM Spectrum Protect Suite Entry V7.1.6 is 5725-X06.
  3. In the Date range area, select the option for a customized range and enter the offering date.
  4. In the Information Type field, select Announcement letters.
  5. Click Search.
Tips:
  • From the Search in list, select Product Number.
  • In the Refine Your Search pane on the left side of the window, select the country where you reside. From this pane, you can also customize the date range by expanding it a few days if the announcement letter does not appear in the list.

Documentation

Relevant product overview, installation, and user documentation for each of the products included in IBM Spectrum Protect Suite Entry V7.1.6 is available in the IBM Spectrum Protect Suite Entry V7.1.6 Information Portal.

Support

Customer support is available for function that is purchased with the IBM Spectrum Protect Suite Entry V7.1.6 program number (PID) only. Therefore, when you contact customer support, you must specify the IBM Spectrum Protect Suite Entry V7.1.6 PID 5725-X06 to receive entitled assistance.

Related product support information is available at the following IBM websites: