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VA Technical Reference Model v 24.11

Broadcom Chorus Software Manager (CSM)
Broadcom Chorus Software Manager (CSM) Technology

General Information

Technologies must be operated and maintained in accordance with Federal and Department security and privacy policies and guidelines. More information on the proper use of the TRM can be found on the TRM Proper Use Tab/Section.

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Description: The Broadcom Chorus Software Manager (CSM) is a technology that automates and simplifies the installation and maintenance of many Broadcom technologies using a web-based user interface. The CSM is provided free to licensees of any Broadcom Technologies mainframe product for z/OS who are active on maintenance. The technology is formerly known as Mainframe Software Manager (MSM).

CA Technologies was acquired by Broadcom on 11/05/2018.

Please note that there is no specific product page for this technology and thus the vendor webpage is used in its place.

The vendor has discontinued this technology as of 06/30/2023.
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements: Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
Section 508 Information: This technology has not been assessed by the Section 508 Office. The Implementer of this technology has the responsibility to ensure the version deployed is 508-compliant. Section 508 compliance may be reviewed by the Section 508 Office and appropriate remedial action required if necessary. For additional information or assistance regarding Section 508, please contact the Section 508 Office at Section508@va.gov.
Decision: View Decisions

Decision Source: TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process: One-VA TRM v23.11
Decision Date: 11/28/2023 at 19:44:20 UTC
Aliases: CA Mainframe Software Manager; MSM
Introduced By: TRM Request
Vendor Name: Broadcom
- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (11/28/2023 at 19:44:20 UTC).