IT47967: IBM STORAGE PROTECT SERVER NEEDS TO VERIFY THE LABEL BLOCKS AFTER WRITING THEM.

8.1.27.000-IBM-SPSRV-WindowsX64-162
8.1.27.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxx86_64-162
8.1.27.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxs390x-162
8.1.27.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxppc64le-162
8.1.27.000-IBM-SPSRV-AIX-162

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• ANR8355E might be logged at mounting or dismounting tapes if
  label blocks do not have expected data.
  
  ANR8355E I/O error reading label for volume xxx in drive xxx
  
  
  The volumes cannot be read or written any more.
  Or
  
  ANR8889E is logged at the first backup of scratch volumes.
  
  ANR8889E Volume xxx in drive xxx in library xxx does not have a
  standard IBM label.
  
  
  The messages are not reported when labeling volumes.
  
  The cause of the issue is hardware, however it is better to
  verify label after writing it.
  
  This verification can ensure a good label is on the volume.
  
  IBM Storage Protect Versions Affected:
  All IBM Storage Protect server versions on all platforms.
  
  Additional Keywords:
  TS018549377, volume label, verification
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
  * All IBM Storage Protect server users.                        *
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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     *
  * 8.1.27.                                                      *
  * Note that this is subject to change at the discretion of     *
  * IBM.                                                         *
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Problem conclusion

• This problem was fixed.
  Affected platforms: 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