PH48385: GDPS Metro does not trigger HyperSwap for IOS1002A message when RS2 primary

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APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When running in a Metro environment with multiple subchannel
  sets and RS2 primary, loss of connectivity to a primary device
  (indicated by an IOS1002A message) is ignored by GDPS instead
  of triggering a HyperSwap.
  
  Additional symptom:
  
  When running in a Metro environment with multiple subchannel
  sets and RS2 primary, loss of connectivity to a secondary device
  (indicated by an IOS002A message) in RS1 incorrectly triggered
  a Freeze event.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED: GDPS Metro users of multiple subchannel sets *
  *                                                              *
  *                 keywords: GDPSMETRO/K                        *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: GDPS Metro does not trigger HyperSwap   *
  *                      for IOS1002A message when RS2 primary   *
  ****************************************************************
  When running in a Metro environment with multiple subchannel
  sets and RS2 primary, loss of connectivity to a primary device
  (indicated by an IOS1002A message) is ignored by GDPS instead
  of triggering a HyperSwap.
  
  When running in a Metro environment with multiple subchannel
  sets and RS2 primary, loss of connectivity to a secondary device
  (indicated by an IOS002A message) in RS1 incorrectly triggered
  a Freeze event.
  
  Similar scenarios exist for RL2 and RL3 in an MM3SITE topology.
  

Problem conclusion

• This PTF corrects the reported problems.
  
  DOCUMENTATION CHANGES
  
  GDPS Metro Installation and Customization Guide (ZG24-6755) is
  updated as follows:
  
  - The MSGFLDxx sample now includes IOS1002A. See doc hold for
    details.
  
  - Conditions validated by GDPS_CHECK_CONSOLE are updated with
    references to IOS1002A
  
  - Multiple existing references to IOS002A now also talk about
    IOS1002A.
  
  
  ACTIONS REQUIRED
  
  This PTF updates the VPC8C005 load module for the GDPS
  HealthCheck GDPS_CHECK_CONSOLE. For information on the actions
  required to implement this change, see the Technote at the
  following URL:
  http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21959594
  
  Prior to installing this PTF, update Message Flood Automation
  parameters (MSGFLDxx) on all systems in your GDPS sysplex, to
  include specific message IOS1002A as described in the DOC hold.
  
  Prior to installing this PTF, ensure that message IOS1002A is
  eligible for NetView automation in all domains in your GDPS
  sysplex. See the guidance for MAT messages in the SGDPSAMP
  member for your installed offering (GEOM4MT or GEOM4HM).
  

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:

  UI83530 UI83531 UI83532

Modules/Macros

• GEOM4HM  GEOM4MT  GEOMSGGP VPC8C005 VPCEMMTA VPCEMSGH
  

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  GDPS

• Fixed component ID

  694235B00

Applicable component levels

• R430 PSY UI83532

     UP22/12/02 P F212 ¢

• R440 PSY UI83531

     UP22/12/02 P F212 ¢

• R450 PSY UI83530

     UP22/12/02 P F212 ¢

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