IJ33177: FIX GPFS.GPLBIN INSTALL FAILURE ON RHEL8 DUE TO BUILD ID CONFLICT WITH DIFFERENT KERNEL VERSIONS.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When compiling gpfs.gplbin rpm packages on RHEL8 for
  multiple kernel versions, installing them at the same time
  might fail due to conflicting build ids in the packages.
  

Local fix

• Remove the installed
  gpfs.gplbin package before installing the new one.
  

Problem summary

• When compiling gpfs.gplbin rpm packages on RHEL8 for
  multiple kernel versions, installing them at the same time
  might fail due to conflicting build ids in the packages.
  

Problem conclusion

• This problem is fixed in 5.1.1  PTF 2
  To see all Spectrum Scale APARs and
  their respective fix solutions refer to page
  https://public.dhe.ibm.com/storage/spectrumscale/spectrum_scale_
  apars.html
  
  Benefits of the solution:
  gpfs.gplbin packages can be concurrently installed on
  RHEL8 for multiple kernel versions, which can simplify
  kernel upgrades while using Spectrum Scale.
  
  Work around:
  Remove the installed
  gpfs.gplbin package before installing the new one.
  
  Problem trigger:
  RHEL8 RPM builds
  Symptom:
  Upgrade/Install failure
  Platforms affected:
  All RHEL8 platforms.
  Functional Area affected:
  All Scale Users
  Customer Impact:
  Suggested
  

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

  SPEC SCALE STD

• Fixed component ID

  5737F33AP

Applicable component levels