DS8000 Code Bundle Information

Recent Changes:

- Microcode bundle 64.36.75.0 was released April 4, 2013
- Microcode bundle 64.36.68.0 was released January 22, 2013
- Microcode bundle 64.36.65.0 was withdrawn January 22, 2013
- Microcode bundle 64.36.65.0 was released December 14, 2012
- Microcode bundle 64.36.63.0 was released September 28, 2012
- Microcode bundle 64.36.48.0 was released June 19, 2012
- Microcode bundle 64.36.44.0 was released April 20, 2012
- Microcode bundle 64.36.35.0 was released January 20, 2012
- Microcode bundle 64.36.21.0 was released November 18, 2011
- Microcode bundle 64.36.4.0 was released June 27, 2011

- 64.3x.x.x Release Notes Cumulative Summary updated April 16, 2013


SECTION 1 - Code Bundle Information.
SECTION 2 - Microcode Bundle Release Note Information
SECTION 3 - DSCLI & Storage Manager Software Levels & Down load Information
SECTION 4 - SDD reference web links
SECTION 5 - IBM CIM Agent for DS Open API Compatibility Matrix link Information
SECTION 6 - SSPC reference web links


SECTION 1
Code Bundle Information.
DS8000 Documentation for R4.0. - Does not support R3.x.x or before. -
Supports Machine Types- 2107, 2421, 2422, 2423, 2424

IBM System Storage™ DS8000™ Series (R4)	Publication Number	Part Number	EC Number
DS8000 Code Reference Flyer	Not Applicable	45W1097	H84557

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DS8000 Documentation for R3.x and lower
Supports DS8000 Machine Types- 2107, 2421, 2422, 2423, 2424

IBM System Storage™ DS8000™ Series (R3)	Publication Number	Part Number	EC Number
DS8000 Code Reference Flyer	Not Applicable	17P9935	H84442

Helpful Hints:

If using DSCLI, you can obtain the CLI and LMC information. Use the following DSCLI command:
Command
ver	The ver command displays the versions of the command-line interface, Storage Manager, and licensed machine code
Parameters	-s (Optional) The -s parameter displays the version of the command line interface program. You cannot use the -s and -l parameters together. -l (Optional) The -l parameter displays the versions of the command line interface, Storage Manager, and licensed machine code. You cannot use the -l and -s parameters together. -cli (Optional) Displays the version of the command line interface program. Version numbers are in the format version.release.modification.fixlevel. -stgmgr (Optional) Displays the version of the Storage Manager. Note: This is not the GUI (Storage Manager GUI). This id is related to HMC (Hardware Master Console code bundle information.) This has no value for users. -lmc (Optional) Displays the version of the licensed machine code (LMC).
Example: Invoking the ver command: dscli> -l The resulting output dscli> ver -l Date/Time: August 13, 2007 10:41:42 AM MST IBM DSCLI Version: 5.2.420.551 DSCLI 5.2.420.551 StorageManager 6.1.2.20070604.1 <------ This is not the GUI level, see Note above. ================Version================= Storage Image LMC ========================== IBM.2107-1300321 5.3.0.654 dscli>

If Using Storage Manager GUI you can obtain the CLI and LMC information.

On the left side of screen (navigation section) 1) select 'Real time Manager', 2)then select 'Manage Hardware', 3)then select 'Storage Images'. 4)Last select under nickname the lpar name. This will display Firmware level -> LMC level. <> SEA or LMC Version:

DS8000 Code Bundle Information

CDROM code bundle contains the CD's indicated for level(s) indicated in the Table. Ask our service Representative if you did not get the current level that matches the code running on the DS8000.

IBM TotalStorage® DS8000 Disk Storage Microcode Bundle Release Note Information

R4 64.x.x.x - levels support DS8000 models 921, 922, 9A2, 931, 932, and 9B2.

Code bundle(s) 64.20.x.x support the following new functions: Code bundle(s) 64.1.x.x support the following new functions: High Performance FICON for System z requires code bundle 64.1.16.0 or higher. Code bundle(s) 64.x.x.x support the following new functions: RAID-6, 450 GB 15,000 rpm Fiber Channel Disk Drive, Variable LPAR, Extended Address Volumes, and IPv6 Code bundle(s) 64.30.x.x support the following new function(s): Quick initialization for open volumes (M/T 2107, 2421, 2422, 2423, and 2424) IBM® System Storage DS8000 Thin Provisioning for open volumes High Performance FICON® for System z® (zHPF) multitrack operations

R4.3 64.30.xx.x RPC only Microcode - 64.30.500.500

Microcode level 64.30.500.500 is RPC only microcode. This code can be installed directly on the levels identified in the Release Notes for 64.30.500.500. Release Notes for 64.30.500.500 RPC only microcode Microcode bundle 64.30.100.0 contains the RPC code update

DS8000 Code Bundle Level	SEA or LMC Version: Use with dscli ver command	CLI Client Level on customer workstation	Storage Manager Code Level
64.36.75.0	5.4.36.171	5.4.36.169	5.4.36.1166
64.36.68.0	5.4.36.149	5.4.36.149	5.4.36.1146
64.36.65.0	5.4.36.149	5.4.36.149	5.4.36.1146
64.36.63.0	5.4.36.140	5.4.36.131	5.4.36.1130
64.36.48.0	5.4.36.120	5.4.36.120	5.4.36.1109
64.36.44.0	5.4.36.107	5.4.36.107	5.4.36.1097
64.36.35.0	5.4.36.91	5.4.36.91	5.4.36.1007
64.36.21.0	5.4.36.59	5.4.36.30	5.4.36.1007
64.36.4.0	5.4.36.5	5.4.36.5	5.4.36.1001
64.33.29.0	5.4.33.70	5.4.33.70	5.4.33.1033
64.33.20.0	5.4.33.44	5.4.33.44	5.4.33.1033
64.33.13.0	5.4.33.25	5.4.33.28	5.4.33.1022
64.30.100.0	5.4.30.278	5.4.30.278	5.4.30.1277
64.30.99.0	5.4.30.278	5.4.30.278	5.4.30.1277
64.30.87.0	5.4.30.253	5.4.30.253	5.4.30.1252
64.30.78.0	5.4.30.248	5.4.30.248	5.4.30.1047

R4.2 64.21.xx.x RPC only Microcode - 64.21.500.500

Microcode level 64.21.500.500 is RPC only microcode. This code can be installed directly on the levels identified in the Release Notes for 64.21.500.500. Release Notes for 64.21.500.500 RPC only microcode. @@ 64.21.500.500 has not been tested with microcode bundle 64.20.139.0 Microcode bundle 64.21.29.0 contains the RPC code update.

DS8000 Code Bundle Level	SEA or LMC Version: Use with dscli ver command	CLI Client Level on customer workstation	Storage Manager Code Level
64.21.29.0	5.4.21.600	5.4.21.600	5.4.21.1560
64.21.28.0	5.4.21.580	5.4.21.360	5.4.21.1560
64.21.27.0	5.4.21.540	5.4.21.360	5.4.21.1530
64.21.24.0	5.4.21.380	5.4.21.360	5.4.21.1210
64.21.21.0	5.4.21.310	5.4.21.280	5.4.21.1210
64.21.18.0	5.4.21.290	5.4.21.180	5.4.21.1210
64.21.17.0	5.4.21.290	5.4.21.180	5.4.21.1210
64.21.14.0	5.4.21.220	5.4.21.180	5.4.21.1210
64.20.139.0@@	5.4.20.33	5.4.20.27	5.4.20.1032

DS8000 Code Bundle Level	SEA or LMC Version: Use with dscli ver command	CLI Client Level on customer workstation	Storage Manager Code Level
64.1.27.0	5.4.1.96	5.4.1.96	5.4.1.1095
64.1.16.3	5.4.1.81	5.4.1.44	5.4.1.1043
64.1.16.2	5.4.1.55	5.4.1.44	5.4.1.1043
64.1.16.0	5.4.1.50	5.4.1.44	5.4.1.1043
64.0.175.0	5.4.0.663	5.4.0.656	5.4.0.1655

R3 63.x.x.x - levels support DS8000 models 921, 922, 9A2, 931, 932, and 9B2.

Code bundle(s) 63.x.x.x support the following new functions: FlashCopy SE, Dynamic Volume Expansion, Storage Pool Striping (rotate extents), z/OS Global Mirror Multiple Reader, DS Storage Manager (GUI) enhancements, Support for the System Storage Productivity Center (SSPC), and Intermix of DS8000 Machine Types.

R3.1 RPC only Microcode - 63.1.500.500

Microcode level 63.1.500.500 is RPC only microcode. This code can be installed directly on the levels identified in the Release Notes for 63.1.500.500. Release Notes for RPC only microcode Microcode bundle 63.1.69.0 contains the RPC code update.

DS8000 Code Bundle Level	SEA or LMC Version: Use with dscli ver command	CLI Client Level on customer workstation	Storage Manager Code Level
63.1.72.0	5.3.1.450	5.3.1.270	5.3.1.1261
63.1.71.0	5.3.1.450	5.3.1.270	5.3.1.1261
63.1.69.0	5.3.1.450	5.3.1.270	5.3.1.1261
63.1.63.0	5.3.1.270	5.3.1.270	5.3.1.1261
63.1.59.0	5.3.1.236	5.3.1.236	5.3.1.1235
63.1.46.2	5.3.1.213	5.3.1.172	5.3.1.1173
63.1.46.0	5.3.1.172	5.3.1.172	5.3.1.1171
63.1.32.3	5.3.1.116 or 5.3.1.104 **	5.3.1.101	5.3.1.1100
63.1.32.0	5.3.1.104	5.3.1.101	5.3.1.1100
63.0.106.2	5.3.0.1136	5.3.0.1144	5.3.0.2135
63.0.106.1	5.3.0.1136	5.3.0.1144	5.3.0.2135
63.0.106.0	5.3.0.1136	5.3.0.1144	5.3.0.2135
63.0.104.0	5.3.0.1125	5.3.421.1125	5.3.0.2124

** After a normal code upgrade to bundle 63.1.32.3, the SEA version will report 5.3.1.116
After a 'sfi efix' code upgrade to bundle 63.1.32.3, the SEA version will report 5.3.1.104
Contact your Service Representative, if you have any questions.

6.2.xx.xx - levels support DS8000 models 921, 922, 9A2, 931, 932, and 9B2. Plus other enhancements announced on August 22, 2006
DS8000 Code Bundle Level	SEA or LMC Version: Use with dscli ver command	CLI Client Level on customer workstation	Storage Manager Code Level
62.42.95.0	5.2.422.27	5.2.422.20	5.2.422.1006
62.42.92.0	5.2.420.698	5.2.420.698	5.2.420.1696
62.42.89.0	5.2.420.694	5.2.420.694	5.2.420.1692
62.42.88.0	5.2.420.690	5.2.420.690	5.2.420.1680
62.42.87.0	5.2.420.686	5.2.420.686	5.2.420.1654
62.42.83.0	5.2.420.636	5.2.420.636	5.2.420.1632
62.42.77.0	5.2.420.531	5.2.420.531	5.2.420.1529
6.2.410.39	5.2.410.401	5.2.410.401	5.2.410.1399
6.2.410.36	5.2.410.333	5.2.410.333	5.2.410.1331
6.2.410.34	5.2.410.319	5.2.410.319	5.2.410.1315
6.2.410.33	5.2.410.299	5.2.410.299	5.2.410.1297
6.2.410.30	5.2.410.270	5.2.410.259	5.2.410.1255
6.2.400.76	5.2.400.437	5.2.400.426	5.2.400.1424
6.2.400.66	5.2.400.348	5.2.400.334	5.2.400.1333
6.2.400.64	5.2.400.327	5.2.400.304	5.2.400.1302
6.2.200.104	5.2.200.551	5.2.200.542	5.2.200.1540
6.2.200.102	5.2.200.534	5.2.200.445	5.2.200.1447
6.2.200.101	5.2.200.517	5.2.200.445	5.2.200.1447
6.2.200.99	5.2.200.497	5.2.200.445	5.2.200.1447
6.1.xx.xx - levels support DS8000 models 921, 922, and 9A2. For code bundle information for 6.1 levels, contact your IBM Storage Representative

SECTION 2
Microcode Bundle Release Note Information

64.3x.x.x Summary of Microcode levels This is a summary of the release notes for 64.3x.x.x microcode bundles

64.30.78.0 to 64.36.75.0 DS8000 Release Notes - 64.3x.xx.x Cumulative Summary v17.pdf

64.3x.x.x levels of Microcode This level of code supports all functions in the 6.2.x.x, 63.0.x.x, 64.x.x.x code levels, plus the new function.

64.36.75.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.36.75.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.36.68.0 DS8000 Release Notes - 64.36.75.0 v2.pdf

64.36.68.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.36.68.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.36.63.0 DS8000 Release Notes - 64.36.68.0 v2.pdf

64.36.65.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.36.65.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.36.63.0 WITHDRAWN

64.36.63.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.36.63.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.36.48.0 DS8000 Release Notes - 64.36.63.0 v2.pdf

64.36.48.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.36.48.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.36.44.0 DS8000 Release Notes - 64.36.48.0 v4.pdf

64.36.44.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.36.44.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.36.35.0

64.36.35.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.36.35.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.36.21.0

64.36.21.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.36.21.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.36.4.0

64.36.4.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.36.4.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.33.29.0

64.33.29.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.33.29.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.33.20.0

64.33.20.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.33.20.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.33.13.0

64.33.13.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.33.13.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.30.100.0

64.30.100.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.30.100.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.30.99.0

64.30.99.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.30.99.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.30.87.0

64.30.87.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.30.87.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.30.78.0

64.30.78.0 - New level of code. No code bridge information available.

64.21.x.x levels of Microcode This level of code supports all functions in the 6.2.x.x, 63.x.x.x, 64.1.x.x, 64.20.x.x code levels, plus new functions. Tip for new code upgrades to 64.x.x.x code levels R4.1 Microcode DS8000 Embedded CIM Agent - User and Device Management changes (DSCIMCLI) http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=1118&context=STC4NKB&dc=DB500&uid=ssg1S1003409&loc=en_US&cs=utf-8&lang=en This applies to all R4.1 and higher levels of code, when coming from 63.x.x.x levels or lower.

64.21.29.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.21.29.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.21.28.0

64.21.28.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.21.28.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.21.27.0

64.21.27.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.21.27.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.21.24.0

64.21.24.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.21.24.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.21.21.0

64.21.21.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.21.21.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.21.18.0

64.21.18.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.21.18.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.21.17.0

64.21.17.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.21.17.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.21.14.0

64.21.14.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.21.14.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.20.139.0

64.20.139.0 - New level of code. No code bridge information available. Also, review tip above and the CIMagentrel41.pdf

64.1.x.x levels of Microcode This level of code supports all functions in the 6.2.x.x, 63.0.x.x, 64.x.x.x code levels, plus the new function. Tip for new code upgrades to 64.x.x.x code levels R4.1 Microcode DS8000 Embedded CIM Agent - User and Device Management changes (DSCIMCLI) http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=1118&context=STC4NKB&dc=DB500&uid=ssg1S1003409&loc=en_US&cs=utf-8&lang=en This applies to all R4.1 and higher levels of code, when coming from 63.x.x.x levels or lower.

64.1.27.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.1.27.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.1.16.3 Also, review tip above and the CIMagentrel41.pdf

64.1.16.3 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.1.16.3 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.1.16.2 Also, review tip above and the CIMagentrel41.pdf

64.1.16.2 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.1.16.2 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.1.16.0 Also, review tip above and the CIMagentrel41.pdf

64.1.16.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 64.1.16.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 64.0.175.0 Also, review tip above and the CIMagentrel41.pdf

64.0.175.0 - New level of code. No code bridge information available. Also, review tip above and the CIMagentrel41.pdf

63.1.x.x levels of Microcode This level of code supports all functions in the 6.2.x.x, 63.0.x.x code levels, plus the new function.

63.1.72.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 63.1.72.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 63.1.71.0

63.1.71.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 63.1.71.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 63.1.69.0

63.1.69.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 63.1.69.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 63.1.63.0

63.1.63.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 63.1.63.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 63.1.59.0

63.1.59.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 63.1.59.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 63.1.46.2

63.1.46.2 - New level of code. The fixes in 63.1.46.2 are based on a bridge from bundle 63.1.46.0 The 2 fixes added to this code bundle are not in 63.1.47.0, nor in 63.1.49.0 (no longer available)

63.1.46.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 63.1.46.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 63.1.32.3

63.1.32.3 - New level of code. The fixes in 63.1.32.3 are based on a bridge from bundle 63.1.32.0

63.1.32.0 - New level of code. The fixes in 63.1.32.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 63.0.106.0

See attachment(s) for details 63.0.x.x levels of Microcode - Supports DS8000 models 921,922, and 9A2. - Supports DS8000 models 931,932, and 9B2 This level of code supports all functions in the 6.2.x.x code levels, plus the new functions announced third quarter 2007. This code bundle supports the following new functions: ---- FlashCopy SE ---- Dynamic Volume Expansion ---- Storage Pool Striping (rotate extents) ---- z/OS Global Mirror Multiple Reader ---- DS Storage Manager (GUI) enhancements, ---- Support for the System Storage Productivity Center (SSPC) ---- Intermix of DS8000 Machine Types. Note: New install machines from manufacturing with 63.0.x.x levels of code require a SSPC to configure the machine with the DS Storage Manager. Contact your IBM Storage Representative for details of this new enhancement and what is involved to configure a new installed machine.

The fixes in 63.0.106.2 are based on a bridge from bundle 63.0.106.1 The fix in this level of code is not in code bundle 63.1.32.0, the next code bundle above this one that has the fix is 63.1.32.3

The fixes in 63.0.106.1 are based on a bridge from bundle 63.0.106.0

The fixes in 63.0.106.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 63.0.104.0 For 3rd & 4th frame expansion, use this level or higher.

63.0.104.0 , New level of code.

No code fix bridge information is available between 62.x.x.x and 63.x.x.x code levels.

See attachment(s) for details 6.2.x.x & 62.42.x.x levels of Microcode - Supports DS8000 models 921,922, and 9A2. - Supports DS8000 models 931,932, and 9B2 The fixes in 62.42.95.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 62.42.92.0 The fixes in 62.42.92.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 62.42.88.0 The fixes in 62.42.89.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 62.42.88.0 The fixes in 62.42.88.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 62.42.87.0 The fixes in 62.42.87.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 62.42.83.0 The fixes in 62.42.83.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 62.42.77.0 The fixes in 62.42.77.0 are based on a bridge from bundle 6.2.410.39 The fixes in 6.2.410.39 are based on a bridge from bundle 6.2.410.36 The fixes in 6.2.410.36 are based on a bridge from bundle 6.2.410.34 The fixes in 6.2.410.34 are based on a bridge from bundle 6.2.410.33 The fixes in 6.2.410.33 are based on a bridge from bundle 6.2.410.30 The fixes in 6.2.410.30 are based on a bridge from bundle 6.2.400.76 The fixes in 6.2.400.76 are based on a bridge from bundle 6.2.200.66 The fixes in 6.2.400.66 are based on a bridge from bundle 6.2.200.64 The fixes in 6.2.400.64 are based on a bridge from bundle 6.2.200.104 The fixes in 6.2.400.64 are based on a bridge from bundle 6.2.200.104 The fixes in 6.2.200.104 are based on a bridge from bundle 6.2.200.102. The fixes in 6.2.200.102 are based on a bridge from bundle 6.2.200.101. The fixes in 6.2.200.99 , - N/A - no bridge. New level of code.

SECTION 3
DS8000 Command Line Interface and Storage Manager Client Software Levels & Down load information
Please refer to the 'Support & downloads' section under 'IBM System Storage' for product DS8100 or DS8300.

DS8000 Storage Manager Download Information:
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=1113&context=HW2B2&dc=D400&q1=ssg1*&uid=ssg1S4000562&loc=en_US&cs=utf-8&lang=en

DSCLI Download Information: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=1113&context=HW2B2&dc=D400&q1=ssg1*&uid=ssg1S4000641&loc=en_US&cs=utf-8&lang=en

SECTION 4
Cross Reference for SDD to DS8000 Code Bundles.
Please refer to the web links below for all SDD information.

http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/software/sdd/

http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/supportsite.wss/supportresources?brandind=5000033&familyind=5329528&taskind=1

http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=540&context=ST52G7&q1=HP&uid=ssg1S7001350&loc=en_US&cs=utf-8&lang=en


SECTION 5
IBM CIM Agent for DS Open API Compatibility Matrix link Information
Link to Compatibility Information:
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=1118&context=STC4NKB&dc=DB500&uid=ssg1S1002714&loc=en_US&cs=utf-8&lang=en

Link to 'IBM CIM Agent for DS Open API FAQ'
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=1118&context=STC4NKB&dc=DB500&uid=ssg1S1003070&loc=en_US&cs=utf-8&lang=en

Example of one of many questions answered on the above link:
I heard that the CIM agent is now embedded on the Hardware Master Console (HMC) of the DS8000. How do I use it?

SECTION 6
SSPC System Storage Productivity Center Information links
SSPC Overview and Information
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/storage/software/sspc/index.html

SSPC Information Center
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/tivihelp/v4r1/index.jsp

SSPC Support
http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/supportresources?brandind=5000033&familyind=5356448&taskind=1