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IBM DataPower Gateway, Monitoring Agent, Firmware Versions, Compatibility, SNMP, SOMA API DataPower versions, firmware 7.0, IDG 10.x, 2018.4.1.x, physical appliances, virtual appliances, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud deployments, SOMA XML Management Interface DataPower Gateway firmware 7.0+ supported across physical appliances (9235, 9250, 9255), virtual appliances (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM), containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud) via SNMP and SOMA API.

What DataPower Gateway versions are supported?

What DataPower Gateway versions are supported?

IBM DataPower Gateway firmware 7.0+ is fully supported, including:

  • IDG 7.x - Legacy firmware still in production
  • IDG 10.x - Current major version with enhanced security features
  • 2018.4.1.x - Cloud-native releases optimized for container deployments

Supported Deployment Models

The Nodinite DataPower Monitoring Agent connects via standard protocols (SNMP traps + SOMA XML Management Interface), ensuring compatibility across all deployment models:

Physical Appliances

  • IBM DataPower Gateway 9235 - Entry-level hardware appliance
  • IBM DataPower Gateway 9250 - Mid-range appliance for departmental deployments
  • IBM DataPower Gateway 9255 - High-performance enterprise appliance

Virtual Appliances

  • VMware ESXi - DataPower Virtual Edition on vSphere infrastructure
  • Microsoft Hyper-V - DataPower on Windows Server virtualization
  • KVM - DataPower on Linux virtualization platforms (RHEL, Ubuntu)

Container Deployments

  • Docker - DataPower Gateway container images for development/testing
  • Kubernetes - Production container orchestration (OpenShift, AKS, EKS, GKE)
  • IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service - Managed Kubernetes with DataPower

Cloud Deployments

  • AWS (Amazon Web Services) - DataPower Gateway AMI on EC2 instances
  • Microsoft Azure - DataPower Gateway on Azure Virtual Machines
  • IBM Cloud - DataPower Gateway as a Service (managed offering)
  • Google Cloud Platform - DataPower Gateway on Compute Engine

Monitoring Protocol Consistency

The agent uses standard protocols that work across all DataPower versions and deployment models:

  • SNMP traps - Real-time event notifications (certificate expiration, failed logins, service state changes)
  • SOMA XML Management Interface - HTTPS-based polling for metrics (CPU, memory, disk, service health)

This protocol-based approach ensures:

  • No firmware-specific customization required - Same agent configuration works with DataPower 7.x, 10.x, and 2018.4.1.x
  • No deployment model dependencies - Monitor physical appliances, virtual appliances, containers, and cloud instances using identical agent setup
  • Future-proof compatibility - New DataPower firmware versions inherit SNMP/SOMA API compatibility (IBM backwards-compatible commitment)

Older Firmware Versions

If running DataPower firmware 6.x or earlier, contact Nodinite support for compatibility guidance:

  • Email: support@nodinite.com
  • Subject line: "DataPower 6.x compatibility inquiry - [Your Company Name]"
  • Include: Current firmware version, deployment model (physical/virtual), integration requirements

DataPower 6.x uses earlier SOMA API schema versions that may require agent configuration adjustments.

Version Detection

The Nodinite agent automatically detects DataPower firmware version during initial connection:

  1. Agent sends SOMA API request: <dp:request><dp:get-status class="FirmwareVersion"/></dp:request>
  2. DataPower responds with firmware details: Version, build date, deployment model
  3. Agent logs version information in Nodinite Log Database for inventory tracking
  4. Version displayed in Monitor Views (useful for multi-appliance environments with mixed firmware versions)

Example: Monitor View "DataPower Appliance Inventory" shows:

  • Prod-Primary: IDG 10.0.5.0 (Physical 9250)
  • Prod-Secondary: IDG 10.0.5.0 (Physical 9250)
  • Dev-Test: 2018.4.1.15 (Docker container on Linux)
  • DMZ-External: IDG 7.8.2.0 (VMware ESXi)

Next Steps

To ensure your DataPower Gateway monitoring is configured for your specific firmware versions, follow these steps:

  1. Verify Your Current Firmware - Log into each DataPower appliance WebGUI (System → Information) to confirm firmware version (7.x, 10.x, or 2018.4.1.x).

  2. Confirm SOMA API Availability - Ensure your firmware version has SOMA XML Management Interface enabled (port 5550), which is standard on all supported versions.

  3. Configure the Monitoring Agent - Deploy Nodinite DataPower Monitoring Agent and verify automatic firmware version detection during initial connection (check agent logs for FirmwareVersion SOMA API call).

  4. Create Inventory View - Build a Monitor View showing all DataPower appliances with their firmware versions, deployment models (physical/virtual/container), and last update date for compliance audits.

  5. Plan Firmware Upgrades - Use the appliance inventory to identify DataPower instances approaching end-of-support dates, and plan upgrades to DataPower 10.x for enhanced security features.