V7.7.1.9 Spectrum Virtualize Software

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Spectrum Virtualize Software release V7.7.1.9 (code level 130.17.1805101159000)

Please refer to the following Concurrent Compatibility information to identify the appropriate upgrade path:

• Spectrum Virtualize Software Concurrent Compatibility and Code Cross Reference
• SAN Volume Controller Inter-cluster Metro Mirror and Global Mirror Compatibility Cross Reference

This code release may contain critical fixes. All customers are strongly advised to read the accompanying release note to determine whether they are currently exposed to any issues that are fixed in this release.

Please refer to the following cross reference table for full details of which node hardware types are supported on each release of Spectrum Virtualize Software:
Spectrum Virtualize Software - Hardware Requirements

Please refer to the System Storage Interoperability Center (SSIC) for the interoperability matrix:

• SSIC
• V7.7.1.x Configuration Limits and Restrictions for IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller

To avoid potential problems, any exceptions to supported interoperability MUST be requested via an approved RPQ (SCORE) agreement. Please contact your IBM representative or authorized IBM Business Partner to request support.


Important Upgrade Information


Real-time compression:
It is important to note that when the first compressed volume is created, the performance of existing volumes may be affected due to re-allocation of hardware resources.

Please refer to the IBM Real-time Compression in SAN Volume Controller and Storwize V7000 Redpaper for more details:

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/Redbooks.nsf/RedpieceAbstracts/redp4859.html

Please ensure you have read the release note and are familiar with the following Flash Announcements before upgrading:

SAN Volume Controller and Storwize V7000 Software Upgrade Test Utility

If a SAN Volume Controller or Storwize V7000 Code Upgrade Stalls or Fails then Contact IBM Support for Further Assistance

Intra-Cluster Global Mirror Not Supported With V6.x and V7.x Code

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