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| IBM Sterling File Gateway | 6.2.0.0 - 6.2.0.6_1, 6.2.1.0 - 6.2.1.2, 6.2.2.0 - 6.2.2.1 | IT49865 | Apply 6.2.0.6_2, 6.2.1.2_1 or 6.2.2.1_1 |
The IIM versions 6.2.1.2_1 and 6.2.2.1_1 are available on Fix Central.
The container versions of 6.2.1.2_1 and 6.2.2.1_1 are available in IBM Entitled Registry
For 6.2.0.6_2, contact the support
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