PM84779: REQUEST FOR KERNEL SUPPORT FOR 2.6.18-308.20.1

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Need fixpack to add kernel support for 2.16.18-308.20.1.el5PAE
  to Load Balancer 8.0.0.5.
  

Local fix

• none- customer is unable to downgrade their kernel
  

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:  Load Balancer for ipv4 users on Redhat 5    *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Request for kernel support for          *
  *                      2.6.18-308.20.1                         *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  The Load Balancer for ipv4 is kernel intrusive. Everytime you
  upgrade the kernel for Linux, the Load Balancer for ipv4 needs
  to provide a corresponding kernel extension in order for the
  executor module to work. This dependency can be avoided by
  using the Load Balancer for ipv4 and ipv6 which is not kernel
  intrusive.
  

Problem conclusion

• Fix applies to the Load Balancer for ipv4 only.
  Fix levels :
     8.0.0.6
     fix pack following 8.5.0.2
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  WEBS LOAD BALAN

• Fixed component ID

  5724H8811

Applicable component levels

• R800 PSY

     UP

• R850 PSY

     UP