Find information on downloading and ordering Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs), iSeries Access, Group PTFs and a wealth of other PTF information to help you manage your system.
Fix Central
Fix Central for System i allows you to search, select, order, and download fixes to your system with a choice of delivery options. Fixes provide changes to your software, Licensed Internal Code, or machine code that fix known problems, add new function, and keep your system or Hardware Management Console operating efficiently. With Fix Central, you can also use the customized ordering options to receive only those fixes that your system currently needs. See Fix Central enhancement summary for the latest Fix Central news.
My Notifications
Sign up for this service and begin receiving automatic e-mail notification whenever new or updated fixes become available, in the categories you select.
Guide to fixes
Find fix terminology, FAQs, server maintenance recommendations, and instructions on ordering, downloading and installing fixes for your server.
Ordering PTFs
IBM offers multiple ways for you to download or order PTFs for your system.
Basic software support
Software support services available to you at no additional charge when you purchase your software from IBM.
Group PTFs
Locate the latest Group PTF information in the Preventive Service Planning (PSP) database.
IBM i, i5/OS, and OS/400 release support
Information on defined Program Services periods for IBM i, i5/OS, and OS/400 Releases. Release life cycle provides additional information regarding prior releases.
Fix information for specific products
Recommended fixes
Get the latest fix information directly from the Rochester Support Center without a telephone call. You can locate the fix for a specific problem or obtain the latest fixes for your system.
Hardware Management Console (HMC)
The HMC is a system that controls managed systems. Using service applications, the HMC communicates with managed systems to detect, consolidate, and send information to IBM for analysis.
System i Access
The System i Access site provides reference information on the latest Service packs and downloads, documentation, FAQs, resources, support and other System i Access information.
WebSphere Application Server
Locate a wealth of information related to the WebSphere Application Server including WebSphere Flashes, Support downloads, FAQs, Forums, and Hints and Tips.
WebSphere MQ and WebSphere Business Integration brokers - Recommended Updates
Locate the Recommended updates links for WebSphere MQ and WebSphere Business Integration.
Lotus software support
Find the latest support information and downloads for Lotus software products.
IBM i Integration for Windows Server
Find the latest service information regarding the IBM i Integration for Windows Server feature, including Information APARs, Downloadable Service Packs, OS/400 PTF Descriptions, and supported Microsoft® service packs.
Virtualization Engine fixes
Find Virtualization Engine fixes and updates. Fixes are organized by operating system, group and product component for a given fix period.
PTF information databases
Preventive Service Planning - PSP database
Find a complete range of information on Preventive Service Planning, covering Cumulative PTF packages, HIPERs, Service Packs, and Group PTFs.
PTF Cover Letter database
A PTF Cover Letter provides information on the specific PTF, releases affected, Prerequisite and Corequisite PTFs, and more.
Software demos and downloads
Downloads and drivers
Find downloads and drivers by product.
System iNetwork
This site contains links to System i news, products, and technical information.