WebSphere® eXtreme Scale Client Version 8.5 product offerings are available in product repositories. In order to access these repositories, you must first install IBM® Installation Manager.
You can install Installation Manager using files available on the product media, or using a file obtained from the Passport Advantage® site, or using a file from the IBM Installation Manager download website. A file is a compressed file that contains installation images.
Installation Manager gives you access to the necessary product repositories. You must access these repositories in order to install the WebSphere eXtreme Scale Version 8.5 product offerings.
Option 1: Access product repositories on the physical media, and use local installation