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Validated stack for the IBM Smart Analytics System 5600 V3 (based on System x3650 M4)

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This document describes the software and firmware stack validated for the IBM Smart Analytics System 5600 V3. This technote applies to systems based on System x3650 M4 servers, DS3500 storage, and Juniper and IBM Ethernet switches.

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IBM Smart Analytics System Support strongly advises that you remain on the validated software and firmware stack for an IBM Smart Analytics System environment. If you must deviate from the validated stack, consult the FAQ about software and firmware upgrades.

For information about past validated stacks, see: Version history of validated stack for the IBM Smart Analytics System 5600 V3.


IBM Smart Analytics System 5600 V3

Software stack (December 2, 2015)
CategoryComponentVersion
IBM Smart Analytics System Enterprise Software bundle version 1.3IBM InfoSphere Warehouse10.1 FP2
IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition (ESE) for Linux, UNIX, and Windows9.7 FP11
or
10.1 FP5
IBM Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms4.1.0.2
IBM InfoSphere Optim Performance Manager Extended Edition for Linux, UNIX, and Windows5.3.1.0 interim fix 8419
IBM WebSphere Application Server8.0.0.11
IBM Installation Manger1.8.2.1
IBM Java SDK8.0-2.0
System component softwareSUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) Edition11 SP4 with kernel 3.0.101-63.1
OpenSSL0.9.8j-0.77.1
IBM Spectrum Scale4.1.1.3
IBM Systems Director Express Edition for x866.3.7
IBM DS Storage Manager10.86
IBM Remote Support Manager for Storage (RSM for Storage)2.8.5
Extreme Cloud Administration Toolkit (xCAT) core2.9.1
Extreme Cloud Administration Toolkit (xCAT) dep2.9.1
IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU)9.63
IBM Dynamic System Analysis (DSA)9.61
UpdateXpress System Pack Installer9.63
ServeRaid Utility (StorCLI)1.12.15
Note:
- All software is 64-bit unless otherwise indicated. All DB2 features must be at the same level as the ESE software.
Driver and firmware stack (December 2, 2015)
CategoryComponentVersion
ServerIntegrated management module 2 (IMM2)5.20
Unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI)2.00
Pre-boot DSA9.54
NetworkIntel Gigabit Network driver5.2.15-k -- [1]
Emulex firmware4.2.433.3
Emulex Linux NIC driver10.4s -- [1]
SSD storageIBM 400GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD firmware1.17.02
Internal storageServeRAID M5110e SAS/SATA controller firmware package06.806.08.00-rc1 -- [1]
LSI MegaRAID SAS driver6.806.08.00
SAS/SATA hard disk drive and SSD update program1.17.02
External storageIBM DS3500 firmware bundle07.86.51.00
IBM DS3K hard disk drive firmware package4.20
Linux multipathd driverkernel-based -- [1]
QLogic driver8.07.00.18-k -- [1]
QLogic driver firmware8.00.00 (90d5) -- [1]
Qlogic Multi-boot Image for 8 Gb FC HBAs - Flash firmwareMB_3.10.8 -- [2]
SwitchesIBM J48E and Juniper EX4500 switch firmware12.3R11.2
IBM TotalStorage SAN firmware7.4.1
Footnotes:
[1] These levels of the Intel Gigabit Network, Emulex NIC, ServeRAID, Linux multipathd, and QLogic drivers all ship with SLES11 SP4.
[2] The Qlogic multi-boot image package for 8 Gb FC HBAs is a compressed file that contains the following files:
  • BIOS version 3.24
  • UEFI version 6.08
  • Firmware version 7.02.00


The IBM Smart Analytics System 5600 V3 User Guide can be downloaded from the documentation download site.



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InfoSphere Balanced Warehouse

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Modified date:
16 June 2018

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