IT46853: LONG TAPE MOUNT OR DISMOUNT TIME SEEN STARTING WITH VERSION 8.1.23.000

8.1.25.000-IBM-SPSRV-WindowsX64-340
8.1.25.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxx86_64-340
8.1.25.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxs390x-340
8.1.25.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxppc64le-340
8.1.25.000-IBM-SPSRV-AIX-340

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• A long tape library mount or dismount delay can be observed when
  using IBM Storage Protect server 8.1.23.000.
  The delay will be more visible in large library sharing
  environment with multiple library client server accessing the
  same library manager.
  
  | MDVREGR 8.1.23.0-TIV_5698MSV | IT45963
  
  
  IBM Storage Protect Versions Affected:  All IBM Storage
  Protect Server at 8.1.23.000 on all supported platforms
  
  
  Additional Keywords: TS012967868
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
  * All IBM Storage Protect server users of tape libraries.      *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
  * See error description.                                       *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  * Apply fixing level when available.                           *
  * This problem is currently projected to be fixed in level     *
  * 8.1.25.                                                      *
  * Note that this is subject to change at the discretion of     *
  * IBM.                                                         *
  *                                                              *
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Problem conclusion

• This problem was fixed.
  Platforms fixed:  AIX, Linux, and Windows.
  

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

  TSM SERVER

• Fixed component ID

  5698ISMSV

Applicable component levels