A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
mksysb (or backbyname) may hang while trying to backup a soft link to another filesystem that doesn't responds. If /usr/link is a link to /otherfs and /otherfs is a filesystem that doesn't responds (NFS, autofs, gpfs, gsa, etc...) the mksysb (or backbyname will hang). This is due to the backbyname using standard stat functions to backup extended attributes instead of using ones that don't follow the link.
Local fix
Fix the filesystem mount hang. Or exclude the file from the backup or mksysb (link will need to be rebuilt manually after restore)
Problem summary
mksysb (or backbyname) may hang while trying to backup a soft link to another filesystem that doesn't responds.
Problem conclusion
Enable appropriate control flags for usage by backbyname.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV05182
Reported component name
AIX 5.3
Reported component ID
5765G0300
Reported release
530
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2011-08-09
Closed date
2011-08-09
Last modified date
2013-04-16
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
AIX 5.3
Fixed component ID
5765G0300
Applicable component levels
R530 PSY U844882
UP11/10/07 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U844882 bos.rte.archive 5.3.11.6
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 April 2013