A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
This APAR resolves the problem of 'Destination Port Unreachable' appearing in the output when the command 'ping -c N1 -i N2 -v <Remote_Host>' is issued.
Local fix
Problem summary
ping returns 'destination port unreachable' when used with -c and -i options.
Problem conclusion
The problem was solved by making ping check if the process ID matches that of ping before processing and displaying output.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IY60328
Reported component name
AIX 5.3
Reported component ID
5765G0300
Reported release
530
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2004-08-09
Closed date
2004-08-09
Last modified date
2004-12-14
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
AIX 5.3
Fixed component ID
5765G0300
Applicable component levels
R530 PSY U498630
UP04/12/14 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U498630 bos.net.tcp.client 5.3.0.10
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 December 2004