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Download fixes and updates

Get updates and fixes and apply them to your IBM software and
hardware to stay at current maintenance levels:

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Downloads and fixes – Fix Central

Consolidated tool to download software and hardware fixes for most IBM products

Features	Benefits
Obtain fixes, device drivers, software updates and more	Obtain a wide breadth of software and hardware/firmware downloads 24x7 for support in one location with a common interface, eliminating the need to call a Support Center representative or hunt across multiple support sites.
Read about fixes, install instructions and change history	Readmes, release notes, install instructions and change history files are provided with the recommendations and downloads. You get the complete package when you are ready to download.
Access special downloads	Same interface for special downloads or customized content – Registered clients are able to access custom fixes, or beta program fixes, that aren't ready for wide availability; there is no longer a need for you to call into support and ask for these fixes to be shipped on media.
Interim fixes for IBM products	Immediacy – Fixes made available for clients experiencing a particular problem, without waiting for a fix pack or release.

Provides minimum recommended fix level information on key components with prerequisites and co-requisites considered.

Features	Benefits
Download fix packs using Recommended Fixes	Comprehensive list of recommended, generally available (GA) fixes for IBM products. List of fix packs for one product by version. Includes fix packs and feature packs. All the fix information is included in one place.
Download multiple fixes, tested together	List of fix packs for one product by version. Includes fix packs and feature packs. All the fix information is included in one place.

A health check tool for comparing current system fix levels against recommendations from IBM

Features	Benefits
Find recommended fix level information on key components of IBM Power Systems running AIX, IBM i or Linux	Use FLRT when planning to upgrade key components or to verify the current feasibility of a system. Helps you keep track of cross-product compatibility requirements.
Find product-specific and cross-product recommendations	Find and deploy preventive maintenance recommended by IBM experts. Cross-product recommendations (product prerequisites and co-requisites) are provided, eliminating the need to do extensive product research.

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