Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Changes in the DB model in SWITCH BLADE tables and columns has introduced an issue with generating Cognos Reports. Any Cognos report (predefined or custom) about Switch Ports will display less switches. By selecting Switch Name from the Switch Data section ALL switches will be listed. By selecting Switch Name from the Switch Port Data section only a subset of defined switches will be displayed. RECREATE STEPS: Generate Cognos Report with applicable switches and view results ________________________________________________________________ DB2 Version used for Server: DB2 v10.5.x The defect is against component: Fabric Server/Manager build/release (TPC): 5.2.10 Agent build/release (TPC): N/A Server/Manager (OS): Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Agent (OS): N/A ________________________________________________________________ Problem as described by customer: Unable to generate Cognos report with switches. Initial customer impact (low/med/high): low
Local fix
TBD
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.10 - 5.2.11 users who generate * * Switch Reports with Cognos reporting. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * Any Cognos report (predefined or custom) about Switch Ports * * Performance will display less switches than expected, if * * those switches have blades * * By selecting Switch Name from the Switch Data section ALL * * switches will be listed. * * By selecting Switch Name from the Switch Port Data section * * only a subset of defined switches will be displayed. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The fix for this APAR is targeted for the following maintenance package: | refresh pack | 5.2-TIV-TPC-RP0012 - target November 2016 Fixed in IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.12. 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. | MDVREGR 5.2-TIV-TPC-RP0010 | | MDVREGR 5.2.10-TIV-TPC-FP0001 | | MDVREGR 5.2-TIV-TPC-RP0011 |
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT16879
Reported component name
TPC ADVANCED
Reported component ID
5608TPCA0
Reported release
520
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-09-09
Closed date
2016-10-11
Last modified date
2016-10-11
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
TPC ADVANCED
Fixed component ID
5608TPCA0
Applicable component levels
R52A PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
23 March 2022