What is the current AIX version?

IBM AIX

Developer	IBM
Working state	Current
Source model	Closed source
Initial release	February 1986
Latest release	7.2 TL5 / November 2020

What is AIX TL?

TL is a set of fixes, and new features added to an AIX version or new hardware support. You should considered moving to a new TL version for the following reasons: A new function provided in a new TL is needed. If the existing TL is out or is about to go out of new fixes and service packs.

Can AIX 6.1 run on POWER8?

AIX is not supported on POWER8 L or LC models.

Is AIX 6.1 supported on POWER9?

The AIX operating system supports POWER9™ processor-based servers.

What versions of AIX are supported on POWER9 scale out servers?

AIX expert Jaqui Lynch gives technical specs on the latest POWER9 servers.

• 9009-41G – S914. This is a 1 socket 4U system that has either 4, 6 or 8 cores.
• 9009-42G – S924. The S924 is a 1 or 2 socket 4U system that supports up to 24 cores.
• 9009-22G – S922. The S924 is a 1 or 2 socket 2U system that supports up to 22 cores.

What is AIX platform?

IBM’s Advanced Interactive eXecutive, or AIX, is a series of proprietary UNIX-based operating systems built and sold by IBM. AIX is the leading open standards-based UNIX operating system providing secure, scalable, and robust infrastructure solutions for enterprise.

What minimum versions of IBM i are supported on POWER9 scale-out servers?

The S914 and S924 models allow both native and VIOS configurations. Note that for POWER9 compatibility mode, the absolute minimum memory required to IPL an IBM i partition is 1 GB for all IBM i releases. However, the recommended minimum for an IBM i partition is at least 2 GB.

What are the release notes for AIX 7.2?

Some items that affect the installation or operation of AIX® Version 7.2, AIX Version 7.2 Expansion Pack, AIX 5.2 Workload Partitions for AIX 7, and AIX 5.3 Workload Partitions for AIX 7 are identified in the release notes. To view PDF files of the AIX release notes, see the AIX PDFs topic.

Is there an APAR fix for AIX 7.2?

If you are using the minimum operating system TL level for AIX 7.2 listed above, then install the following AIX APAR fix: AIX APAR numbers are tied to AIX versions and technology levels. Download and install the APAR that matches your AIX versions and Technology Levels from the IBM fix central website at the following URL:

What kind of networking is included in AIX v2?

AIX v2 included full TCP/IP networking, as well as SNA and two networking file systems: NFS, licensed from Sun Microsystems, and Distributed Services (DS). DS had the distinction of being built on top of SNA, and thereby being fully compatible with DS on the IBM midrange AS/400 and mainframe systems.

Do you need AIX 7.2 for Oracle RAC?

The following filesets are required for Oracle Real Application Clusters (Oracle RAC) Installations only: If you are using the minimum operating system TL level for AIX 7.2 listed above, then install the following AIX APAR fix: AIX APAR numbers are tied to AIX versions and technology levels.