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Question
What should be done to prepare for upgrading an IBM WebSphere DataPower SOA 9235/9004 appliance to the 6.0.0 firmware?
Cause
The DataPower 6.0.0 firmware requires more space then earlier firmware versions.
Some generalizations say two or 2.5 times the firmware file size is needed to perform the upgrade. This is not true.
Many factors impact firmware upgrade capability and many are noted in other technical documents such as the Firmware upgrade fails with 'incompatible platform flash capacity' error document.
The appliance has three basic file systems:
Some generalizations say two or 2.5 times the firmware file size is needed to perform the upgrade. This is not true.
Many factors impact firmware upgrade capability and many are noted in other technical documents such as the Firmware upgrade fails with 'incompatible platform flash capacity' error document.
The appliance has three basic file systems:
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- Encrypted
- Temporary
- Internal space.
Note: The 6.0.1 firmware is not supported on an 9235/9004 appliance as noted in the 6.0.1 firmware release information.
Answer
Before taking any steps, free up as much file system space as possible.
1. Check the available file system free space using one of the methods below: |
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2. Set up a custom log target to monitor upgrade actions: |
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3. After freeing up as much space as possible, the general steps for upgrading are: |
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4. Failed upgrades: |
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If you are still having issues please Contact IBM Support.
Additional information:
Connecting to the serial console
Secure backup/restore
Secure restore
Fix Central download site
WebGUI fails after upgrade
Additional information:
Connecting to the serial console
Secure backup/restore
Secure restore
Fix Central download site
WebGUI fails after upgrade
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19 March 2020
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