Fixes are available
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 09 (7.1.2.9) for 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 05 (8.0.0.5) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 14 (7.1.2.14) for 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 11 (8.0.0.11) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 12 (8.0.0.12) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 15 (7.1.2.15) for 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 13 (8.0.0.13) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 16 (7.1.2.16) for 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 17 (7.1.2.17) for 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 14 (8.0.0.14) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 18 (7.1.2.18) for 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 15 (8.0.0.15) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 19 (7.1.2.19) for 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 16 (8.0.0.16) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 17 (8.0.0.17) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 18 (8.0.0.18) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 19 (8.0.0.19) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 20 (8.0.0.20) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 21 (8.0.0.21) for 8.0
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When running an IBM Rational ClearCase server on Microsoft Windows 2008 or 2008 R2, a sporadic port allocation failure may occur. Albd Error: Unable to allocate port in specified range: 49152, 65535 Albd Error: bind: 0 The issue appears to be caused by another application holding the desired port open as a shared port but running as a separate user. This response to this condition appears to be specific to the newer releases of Windows.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** When running an IBM Rational ClearCase server on Microsoft Windows 2008 or 2008 R2, a sporadic port allocation failure may occur.
Problem conclusion
A fix is available in ClearCase versions 7.1.2.9 and 8.0.0.5
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PM71714
Reported component name
CLEARCASE WIN
Reported component ID
5724G2900
Reported release
711
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-08-28
Closed date
2012-12-15
Last modified date
2012-12-15
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
CLEARCASE WIN
Fixed component ID
5724G2900
Applicable component levels
R711 PSN
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
15 December 2012