A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
As part of the backup operation FlashCopy Manager figures out the storage LUN ids on which a FlashCopy or snapshot should be performed. When using Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) hardware with the Rocket Device Adapter Pack, FlashCopy Manager may fail to correctly identify those HDS storage LUN ids. The backup operation will fail in this case.
Local fix
A patch to correct this issue can be requested if needed prior to delivery of the 4.1.1. PTF
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All users of IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for Unix * * 4.1 on AIX using Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) hardware with * * the Rocket Device Adapter Pack. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See ERROR DESCRIPTION * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply fixing level when available. This fix is projected to * * be available in IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for * * Unix 4.1.1 * * which is targeted for 4Q14. Note: This is subject to * * change at the discretion of IBM. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
IBM Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager for Unix on AIX will be updated to correctly identify Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) LUN ids.
Temporary fix
A patch to correct this issue can be requested if needed prior to delivery of the 4.1.1. PTF.
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT03249
Reported component name
FLSHCPY DB2 AGE
Reported component ID
5608AC6DB
Reported release
41A
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2014-07-18
Closed date
2014-07-31
Last modified date
2014-07-31
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
FLSHCPY DB2 AGE
Fixed component ID
5608AC6DB
Applicable component levels
R41A PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
24 September 2021