Notification
Risk classification
HIPER (High Impact and/or Pervasive)
Risk categories
Data Loss
Affected Domain
All DS8900F below R9.3 SP3.3 - 89.33.45.0
Abstract
Potential DS8900F Data Loss during a system power outage, without graceful shutdown.
Description
A rare condition exists, where volatile write cache may not be preserved during a sudden power down of the DS8900F system
(system power outage without graceful shutdown).
(system power outage without graceful shutdown).
Recommended Action
Potential Mitigation:
Ensure DS8900F system power cords are properly connected to fully redundant UPS-protected power.
Fix:
Update to R9.3 SP3.3 – 89.33.45.0 or higher.
Note: This update will require approximately 1 additional hour, per processor node, than the usual bundle update.
Reference ID
363205
Date first published
05 December 2023
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Document Information
Modified date:
05 December 2023
UID
ibm17084247