IJ27801: IMPROVEMENTS IN THE GPFS KERNEL MODULE FOR LINUX

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• The GPFS kernel module exports an ioctl
  interface used by the mmfsd daemon
  and some of the mm* commands.
  The provided improvements result in a  more
  robust functionality of the kernel module.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• The GPFS kernel module exports an ioctl
  interface used by the mmfsd daemon
  and some of the mm* commands.
  The provided improvements result in a  more
  robust functionality of the kernel module.
  

Problem conclusion

• Benefits of the solution:
  The provided improvements result
  in a  more robust functionality of the
  GPFS kernel module.
  
  Work around: N/A
  
  Problem trigger:  N/A
  
  Symptom:
  Unexpected Results/Behavior
  
  Platforms affected:
  ALL Linux OS environments
  
  Functional Area affected:
  All Scale Users
  
  Customer Impact: N/A
  

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:

  IJ27805

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  SPEC SCALE STD

• Fixed component ID

  5737F33AP

Applicable component levels

• R505 PSY

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