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QRadar: Firmware rollback not supported.

Question & Answer


Question

Is Firmware rollback supported on QRadar Appliances?

Cause

There are times when you cannot rollback a firmware update due to a downgrade being blocked by the firmware itself.

Answer

QRadar does not support firmware rollbacks. The firmware stack covers a multitude of components. These updates include bug fixes, stability improvements, performance improvements, vulnerability fixes, and new features.

If an issue is found with firmware, IBM will provide a fix though Fix Central or though IBM support.

For more information on firmware for QRadar Appliances, please refer to this link

Master Firmware Version List for QRadar Appliances (Updated)



Where do you find more information?

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 June 2018

UID

swg22013329