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WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition

WebSphere software

System Requirements

WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition adds file transfer services to WebSphere MQ for reliable, auditable secure file movement. Please see below for System requirements.

WebSphere MQ - File Transfer Edition V7.0.2

For agent and command queue managers:
- WebSphere MQ V6.0.2.4 or later
- WebSphere MQ V7.0.0.1, 7.0.0.2, 7.0.1

For coordination queue manager:
- WebSphere MQ V7.0.0.1, 7.0.0.2, 7.0.1


Operating SystemVersions supported for WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition Server and WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition ClientAdditional versions supported for WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition Client only
AIX AIX® 5.3 plus TL04 and appropriate firmware

AIX V6.1
AIX 5.2 with Maintenance level 3
HP-UX HP-UX 11i V2 (11.23) (Itanium)

HP-UX 11i V3 (11.31) (Itanium)

HP-UX V11.11 (PA-RISC)

Linux for System x 32-bit:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V5.0, V5.1, V5.2, V5.3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V10 with Service Pack 1, or later

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V11

64-bit:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V11
32-bit:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V4.0 Update 8, or later

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V9 with Service Pack 4, or later
Linux for System P 64-bit:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V9, Service Pack 3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V10, Service Pack 2

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V11

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V5.0.2

Linux for System z 64-bit:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V5.0, V5.1, V5.2, V5.3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V10 with Service Pack 1, or later

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V11

Solaris
Sun Solaris V10 on SPARC Sun Solaris V8 (with SunSolve-recommended Patch Cluster level) on SPARC

Sun Solaris V9 (with SunSolve-recommended Patch Cluster level) on SPARC
Windows 32-bit:

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (Service Pack 2 or later)

Microsoft Windows Server 2008
32-bit:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Microsoft Windows Vista (Business, Edition)

64-bit:

Microsoft Windows Vista (Business, Edition)
i5/OS, OS/400, System i, IBM i 32-bit:

Version 5.4 plus PTF 5722SS1 SI35777

(included with Cumulative PTF Packages C8183540, C8305540, and C9104540)

Version 6.1 plus PTF 5761999 MF46740
(included in Java(TM) Group PTF SF99562, level 10, available since Aug 12, 2009)

z/OS z/OS V1.6, V1.7, V1.8, V1.9, or V1.10

WebSphere MQ for z/OS V6.0 with at least the following fixes PK67851 (6.0.2.5 MQ Java).

WebSphere MQ for z/OS V7.0 with at least the following fix PK74350.


Hardware requirements:
Any hardware that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide a statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider (if not IBM).

z/OS Hardware requirements:
Any IBM System z processor, capable of running the required level of operating system, that has enough storage to meet the combined requirements of the programming prerequisites, WebSphere MQ for z/OS, the access methods, and the application programs.


Notes:

The prerequisites to run the database logger are as follows:

If you are using Oracle 10.2, you must refer to the following technote before you use the database logger: Oracle 10.2 technote

The prerequisites to run the protocol bridge agent are as follows:

To run the WebSphere MQ Explorer plug-in:

Compatibility:

WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition Servers and clients interoperate with servers and clients from any previous level of WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition.

WebSphere MQ - File Transfer Edition V7.0.1


Operating SystemVersions supported for WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition Server and WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition ClientAdditional versions supported for WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition Client only
AIX AIX® 5.3 plus TL04 and appropriate firmware

AIX V6.1
AIX 5.2 with Maintenance level 3
HP-UX HP-UX 11i V2 (11.23) (Itanium)

HP-UX 11i V3 (11.31) (Itanium)

Linux for System x 32-bit:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V5.0

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V10 with Service Pack 1, or later

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V11

64-bit:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V11
32-bit:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V4.0 Update 8, or later

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V9 with Service Pack 4, or later
Linux for System z 64-bit:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V5.0

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V10 with Service Pack 1, or later

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V11

Solaris
Sun Solaris V10 on SPARC Sun Solaris V8 (with SunSolve-recommended Patch Cluster level) on SPARC

Sun Solaris V9 (with SunSolve-recommended Patch Cluster level) on SPARC
Windows 32-bit:

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (Service Pack 2 or later)

Microsoft Windows Server 2008
32-bit:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later)

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Microsoft Windows Vista (Business, Edition)

64-bit:

Microsoft Windows Vista (Business, Edition)
z/OS z/OS V1.6

z/OS V1.7

z/OS V1.8 or later

WebSphere MQ for z/OS V6.0 with at least the following fixes PK67851 (6.0.2.5 MQ Java).

WebSphere MQ for z/OS V7.0 with at least the following fix PK74350.

Hardware requirements:
Any hardware that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide a statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider (if not IBM).

z/OS Hardware requirements:
Any IBM System z processor, capable of running the required level of operating system, that has enough storage to meet the combined requirements of the programming prerequisites, WebSphere MQ for z/OS, the access methods, and the application programs.


Notes:

The prerequisites to run the database logger are as follows:

If you are using Oracle 10.2, you must refer to the following technote before you use the database logger: Oracle 10.2 technote

To run the WebSphere MQ Explorer plug-in:

Compatibility:

WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition Servers and clients interoperate with servers and clients from any previous level of WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition.

WebSphere MQ - File Transfer Edition V7.0


Operating SystemVersions supported for WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition Server and WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition ClientAdditional versions supported for WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition Client only
AIX AIX® 5.3 plus TL04 and appropriate firmware

AIX V6.1

WebSphere MQ V6.0.2.4 or later.

WebSphere MQ V7.0, if running as Coordination Queue Manager.
Any hardware that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide a statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider (if not IBM).
HP-UX HP-UX Itanium:

HP-UX 11i V2 (11.23)

HP-UX 11i V3 (11.31)

WebSphere MQ V6.0.2.4 or later.

WebSphere MQ V7.0, if running as Coordination Queue Manager.
Any hardware that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide a statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider (if not IBM).
Linux for System x 32-bit:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) V5.0

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) V10 with Service Pack 1, or later
Any hardware that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide a statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider (if not IBM).
Solaris
Sun Solaris SPARC:

Sun Solaris V10 on SPARC
Any hardware that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide a statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider (if not IBM).
Windows File Transfer Server and Client:

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (Service Pack 2 or later)

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32-bit)

WebSphere MQ V6.0.2.4 or later. WebSphere MQ V7.0, if running as Coordination Queue Manager.

File Transfer Clients only:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit) (Service Pack 2 or later)

Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit) (Business, Edition)
Any hardware that is explicitly compatible and fully capable of running the specified operating system, all the corresponding supporting software, and any associated applications unmodified. Responsibility to provide a statement of full compatibility between machines lies with the original equipment provider (if not IBM).
z/OS z/OS V1.8 or later

WebSphere MQ for z/OS V6.0 with at least the following fixes PK67851 (6.0.2.5 MQ Java).

WebSphere MQ for z/OS V7.0 with at least the following fix PK74350.
Any IBM System z processor, capable of running the required level of operating system, that has enough storage to meet the combined requirements of the programming prerequisites, WebSphere MQ for z/OS, the access methods, and the application programs.

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