Direct links to fixes
IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.11 - Windows Server
IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.11 - Linux Server
IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.11 - AIX Server
IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.11 - Agent
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.11 (August 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.12 (November 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.13 (March 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.14 (May 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.15 (August 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.15.2 (November 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.16 (March 2018)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.17 (May 2018)
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The IBM Spectrum Control Discovery process fails due to the inaccurate data retrieved from the CIMOM. in the msg.https_xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5989.......log: 2016-06-10 09:44:02.971 HWN021503E A device server operation cannot be completed. Check the log files and try the operation again. 2016-06-10 09:44:02.971 HWN021728I IBM Spectrum Control discovery on CIMOM https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5989 is complete. 2016-06-10 09:45:28.016 BTADS0035E The execution of the job failed with: (null) . 2016-06-10 09:45:28.265 BTADS0102E The discover process that has the Device server run ID 153105 and job ID 372223 completed with one or more errors. The process status is 4 and the return code is 8 .
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.x users monitoring switch * * performance * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See ERROR DESCRIPTION. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply fix maintenance when available. * **************************************************************** NullPointerException occurring
Problem conclusion
The fix for this APAR is targeted for the following maintenance package: | refresh pack | 5.2-TIV-TPC-RP0011 - target August 2016 Fixed in IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.11. http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg21320822 The target dates for future refresh packs do not represent a formal commitment by IBM. The dates are subject to change without notice.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT15873
Reported component name
TPC
Reported component ID
5608TPC00
Reported release
52A
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-06-27
Closed date
2016-08-03
Last modified date
2016-08-03
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
FABRIC
Fix information
Fixed component name
TPC
Fixed component ID
5608TPC00
Applicable component levels
R52A PSY
UP
R520 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
22 February 2022