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IBM Spectrum Control 5.3.7 (May 2020)

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Abstract

Version 5.3.7 contains new features, APAR fixes, and currency support for IBM® Spectrum Control™.

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What's New in 5.3.7?

Notes:
  • Use the GNU tar program (1.14 or higher) rather than the native AIX tar program to extract files from the IBM Spectrum Control installation images. The AIX tar program can truncate long file names, which may cause errors with the IBM Spectrum Control application.

Prerequisites

IBM Spectrum Control V5.3.7 can be applied as a new installation or as an upgrade to IBM Spectrum Control 5.3.x or 5.2.x.  If you are applying this as an upgrade, your existing license will be transferred.  If you are doing a new installation, a license is required and is included on Passport Advantage® Online. 

Installation Instructions

To prepare for an upgrade or new installation:

  • Review the 5.3.7 Limitations and Known Issues for IBM Spectrum Control technote prior to applying this release. It contains last-minute information and changes that could not be included in the final product documentation.
  • If you are applying this as an upgrade, review the upgrade procedures in the IBM Spectrum Control Knowledge Center.
  • For a new installation, review the new installation procedures in the IBM Spectrum Control Knowledge Center.

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To download the packages for a desired operating system, follow the link below and select the package you desire.

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Problems Solved

The following APARs are solved in this release:

IT32043 IT32458 IT32459 IT32460 IT32461 IT27885 IT29592 IT29606 IT30505 IT30765 IT31114 IT31476 IT31544 IT31651 IT31775 IT31798 IT31811 IT31812 IT31853 IT31890 IT31922 IT31927 IT31932 IT31994 IT31997 IT32062 IT32100 IT32192 IT32224 IT32265 IT32270 IT32274 IT32384 IT32385 IT32423 IT32456 IT32462 IT32518 IT32531 IT32540 IT32550 IT32584 IT32734

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Problems (APARS) fixed
IT32043 IT32458 IT32459 IT32460 IT32461 IT27885 IT29592 IT29606 IT30505 IT30765 IT31114 IT31476 IT31544 IT31651 IT31775 IT31798 IT31811 IT31812 IT31853 IT31890 IT31922 IT31927 IT31932 IT31994 IT31997 IT32062 IT32100 IT32192 IT32224 IT32265 IT32270 IT32274 IT32384 IT32385 IT32423 IT32456 IT32462 IT32518 IT32531 IT32540 IT32550 IT32584 IT32734

Document Information

Modified date:
23 March 2022

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