Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Start scripts log the following when trying to start the WebSphere Liberty (WLP) hosted Spectrum Control services on AIX-based Spectrum Control servers recently upgraded to 5.2.11: /opt/IBM/TPC/scripts/startTPCDevice.sh[10]: unlimited: 0403-009 The specified number is not valid for this command. This same error output is seen when issuing any of the following scripts: /opt/IBM/TPC/scripts/startTPCDevice.sh /opt/IBM/TPC/scripts/startTPCWeb.sh /opt/IBM/TPC/scripts/startTPCAlert.sh Updates are needed to each of the scripts as well as the AIX rc scripts. RECREATE STEPS: Attempt to start the Device, Alert, or Web server processes on an AIX-hosted Spectrum control upgraded to 5.2.11 ________________________________________________________________ DB2 Version used for Server: N/A The defect is against component: 5608TPC00 Server/Manager build/release (TPC): 5.2.11 ________________________________________________________________ Problem as described by customer: post upgrade, 5.2.11 device server not starting properly Initial customer impact (low/med/high): high
Local fix
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Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.11 users upgrading on AIX server. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.11 AIX users who've upgraded may * * experience the Spectrum Control service scripts do not start * * the services. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply fix maintenance when available * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The fix for this APAR is targeted for the following maintenance package: | refresh pack | 5.2-TIV-TPC-RP0012 - target December 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.
Temporary fix
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APAR Information
APAR number
IT18041
Reported component name
TPC
Reported component ID
5608TPC00
Reported release
52B
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-11-18
Closed date
2016-11-21
Last modified date
2016-11-21
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
Fixed component ID
5608TPC00
Applicable component levels
R52B PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
23 March 2022