IBM Storage Scale System

Upgrade matrix and version information

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Important notice before you upgrade

  • Downgrades are not supported.
  • Before you perform any upgrades, verify the upgrade path and review the prerequisites, system requirements, and upgrade procedures in the IBM Storage Scale System documentation.

Long-term support upgrade guidance

The 6.2.3 stream is the current Long-Term Support (LTS) release. LTS streams receive extended fix packs, security updates, and are the IBM recommended long-term target for all deployments.
BELOW 6.2.3.x Upgrade to the latest 6.2.3 fix level (6.2.3.6). Use the ⤳ Recommended path column in the matrix below for your specific version's step-by-step route.
ABOVE 6.2.3.x Stay on your current stream and keep current with fix packs. A new LTS stream has not yet been published. Wait for IBM to announce the next LTS before planning a major stream upgrade.

Upgrade path checker

Check the supported upgrade path, including any required intermediate releases and the latest LTS recommendation. Use the upgrade matrix below to view all supported paths.

Interactive upgrade matrix

Select a cell to view the upgrade path in the checker above.

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Direct upgrade supported
Intermediate hop required — click for path
No supported upgrade path
Recommended path to latest LTS — click to view
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