In case you are upgrading from a 2018.4.1 firmware older than 2018.4.1.9 you will see an upgrade warning.
That warning was fixed in 2018.4.1.9:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/apar/IT31414
PREVENT DOWNGRADE WARNING WHEN UPGRADING FROM VERSION 2018.4.1.X
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Hermann Stamm-Wilbrandt
Compiler Level 3 support & Fixpack team lead
IBM DataPower Gateways (⬚ᵈᵃᵗᵃ / ⣏⠆⡮⡆⢹⠁⡮⡆⡯⠂⢎⠆⡧⡇⣟⡃⡿⡃)
https://stamm-wilbrandt.de/en/blog/------------------------------
Original Message:
Sent: Thu June 18, 2020 10:17 AM
From: Daniel Temkin
Subject: DataPower v10.0.0.0 Firmware Download Process Change
Starting with DataPower V10.x firmware, there is going to be a change to the process on how it is GA'ed. The V10.0.0.0 level will not be available on the Fix Central download site. However, the V10.0.0.0 firmware will be available on your company's Passport Advantage download page. Here is a link for your reference on how to download from PPA.
Full Support Note: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6233778
KC: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SS9H2Y_10.0/com.ibm.dp.doc/welcome.html
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Daniel Temkin
North America Integration & Development Technical Sales Segment Leader
IBM Global Markets - Cloud Sales
Madison WI
608-316-0611
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