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A sequence of selection fields is available with each entry you select. Selection fields include
an operating system (for example IBM i, AIX, Linux) and other software categories that
include microcode, firmware, and others. For most options you must select a release level.
The Fix Central Web site provides information about how to obtain the software using the
media (for example, the CD-ROM).
You can also use the Fix Central Web site to search for and download individual operating
system fixes licensed program fixes, and additional information.
Part of the fix processing includes Fix Central dialoguing with your IBM i or AIX operating
system to identify fixes already installed, and whether additional fixes are required.
1.5.1 IBM AIX 5.3
When installing AIX 5L™ 5.3 on the 595 server, the following minimum requirements must be
met:
AIX 5.3 with the 5300-06 Technology Level and Service Pack 7, or later
AIX 5.3 with the 5300-07 Technology Level and Service Pack 4, or later
AIX 5.3 with the 5300-08 Technology Level, or later
IBM periodically releases maintenance packages (service packs or technology levels) for the
AIX 5L operating system. These packages can be ordered on CD-ROM or downloaded from:
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral/main/pseries/aix
The Fix Central Web site also provides information about how to obtain the software via the
media (for example, the CD-ROM).
You can also get individual operating system fixes and information about obtaining AIX 5L
service at this site. From AIX 5L V5.3 the Service Update Management Assistant (SUMA),
which helps the administrator to automate the task of checking and downloading operating
system downloads, is part of the base operating system. For more information about the suma
command, refer to:
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/pseries/v5r3/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.aix
.cmds/doc/aixcmds5/suma.htm
AIX 5L is supported on the System p servers in partitions with dedicated processors (LPARs),
and shared-processor partitions (SPLARs). When combined with one of the PowerVM
features, AIX 5L Version 5.3 or later can make use of all the existing and new virtualization
features such as micro-partitioning technology, virtual I/O, virtual LAN, and PowerVM Live
Partition Mobility.
1.5.2 IBM AIX V6.1
IBM AIX 6.1 is the most recent version of AIX and includes significant new capabilities for
virtualization, security features, continuous availability features, and manageability. The
system must meet the following minimum requirements before you install AIX 6.1 on the 595
server:
AIX 6.1 with the 6100-00 Technology Level and Service Pack 5, or later
AIX 6.1 with the 6100-01 Technology Level, or later
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