IJ45403: IMPROVEMENTS IN THE GPFS KERNEL MODULE.

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

• This problem is fixed in 512 PTF 10
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  apars.html
  
  Benefits of the solution:
  The provided improvements result in a
  more robust functionality of the GPFS kernel module.
  Work around: None
  Problem trigger: None
  Symptom: Unexpected Results/Behavior
  Platforms affected: All
  Functional Area affected: All
  Customer Impact: Critical
  

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

  SPEC SCALE STD

• Fixed component ID

  5737F33AP

Applicable component levels