IT39214: THE "PROTECT STGPOOL" OPERATION CAN MOUNT A TAPE VOLUME WHICH IS ALREADY FULL FOR BACKUP

8.1.16.000-IBM-SPCMS-WindowsX64
8.1.16.000-IBM-SPCMS-WindowsI32
8.1.16.000-IBM-SPCMS-Linuxx86_64
8.1.16.000-IBM-SPOC-WindowsX64
8.1.16.000-IBM-SPOC-Linuxx86_64
8.1.16.000-IBM-SPOC-Linuxs390x
8.1.16.000-IBM-SPOC-LinuxPPC64le
8.1.16.000-IBM-SPOC-AIX
8.1.16.000-IBM-SPSRV-WindowsX64
8.1.16.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxx86_64
8.1.16.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxs390x
8.1.16.000-IBM-SPSRV-Linuxppc64le
8.1.16.000-IBM-SPSRV-AIX

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• The "protect stgpool" operation can mount a tape volume which is
  already full for backup.
  
  This full volume selection can cause frequent mounts and
  dismounts of this tape volume
  
  to a tape drive without writing any data.
  
  This frequent  mounts/dismounts result in a reduced life of
  this tape.
  
  
  
  Here a typical sequence as seen in the ACTLOG:
  ANR8341I End-of-volume reached for LTO volume TAPE00L8
                           (SESSION: 12832, PROCESS: 27)
  ANR1362I Output volume NB0092L8 closed (full). (SESSION:
  ANR8468I LTO volume NB0092L8 dismounted from drive
                           IBMDRIVE3 (/dev/IBMtape2) in library
  IBMLIB. (SESSION:
                           12832, PROCESS: 27)
  ANR8337I LTO volume NB0092L8 mounted in drive IBMDRIVE2
                           (/dev/IBMtape1). (SESSION: 12832,
  PROCESS: 27)
  ANR0513I Process 27 opened output volume TAPE00L8
                         (SESSION: 12832, PROCESS: 27)
  ANR8341I End-of-volume reached for LTO volume TAPE00L8
                           (SESSION: 12832, PROCESS: 27)
  ANR1362I Output volume NB0092L8 closed (full). (SESSION:
                           12832, PROCESS: 27)
  ANR8468I LTO volume NB0092L8 dismounted from drive
                           IBMDRIVE2 (/dev/IBMtape1) in library
  IBMLIB. (SESSION:
                           12832, PROCESS: 27)
  ANR8337I LTO volume NB0092L8 mounted in drive IBMDRIVE1
                           (/dev/IBMtape0). (SESSION: 12832,
  PROCESS: 27)
  ANR0513I Process 27 opened output volume TAPE00L8
                           (SESSION: 12832, PROCESS: 27)
  ANR8341I End-of-volume reached for LTO volume TAPE00L8
                           (SESSION: 12832, PROCESS: 27)
  ANR1362I Output volume NB0092L8 closed (full). (SESSION:
                           12832, PROCESS: 27)
  ANR8468I LTO volume NB0092L8 dismounted from drive
                           IBMDRIVE1 (/dev/IBMtape0) in library
  IBMLIB. (SESSION:
                           12832, PROCESS: 27)
  
  
  IBM Spectrum Protect Server Version Affected:
  
  Version 7.1, 8.1 and above on all supported platforms
  
  
  
  
  
  Additional Keywords: protect stgpool, Full, end-of-volume,
  ANR8341i, tape, LTO, TS005569507
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
  * All IBM Spectrum Protect server users.                       *
  *                                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
  * See Error Description.                                       *
  *                                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  * Apply fixing level when available.                           *
  * This problem is currently projected to be fixed in level     *
  * 8.1.16.                                                      *
  * Note that this is subject to change at the discretion of     *
  * IBM.                                                         *
  ****************************************************************
  

Problem conclusion

• This problem was fixed.
  Affected platforms for reported release: AIX, Linux, and
  Windows.
  Platforms fixed:  AIX, Linux, and Windows.
  
  ANR8341I End-of-volume reached for XYZ (device type) volume
  ABCDE (volume label)
  
  Explanation
  The server has detected an end-of-volume condition for the given
  volume.
  
  System Action
  The volume is marked full if the transaction is committed.
  If the transaction is stopped before it is committed, the volume
  remains in a filling state.  If more data must be stored, the
  server
  must use another volume to complete the storage.
  
  User Response
  Insert tape cartridges with available storage to the tape
  library.
  

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

  TSM SERVER

• Fixed component ID

  5698ISMSV

Applicable component levels