APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
After a new virtual disk (VMDK) is added to a VM, all subsequent incremental backups created by IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.12.0 - 8.1.17.2 are corrupted. The first incremental backup that occurs after the disk was added shows that 0 (zero) bytes were sent for the new disk. Each subsequent incremental backup might show a different number of bytes backed up. However, all of the backups that are created after the disk is added are potentially corrupted. After restore of an affected backup version, the restored VM might not boot. If the VM can be booted, then data might be missing or corrupted. Important: The corrupted backup chain persists even after the fixed version is installed. A new full backup must be created to initiate a new incremental forever backup chain. Additional Keywords: =================== VMware, VM, VDDK, Restore, boot, TS009544958 | MDVREGR 8.1.12.0-5725TVEVM |
Local fix
Existing backups that are affected cannot be repaired. Create full backups For VMs that were backed up by version 8.1.12.0 - 8.1.17.2 after a new disk was added. If you do not know which VM backups are affected, then create full backups for all VMs. Then resume incremental backups. Until the fixed version is installed, if you add a disk to a VM, then immediately create a full backup of the VM to prevent a recurrence of the problem.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * IBM Spectrum Protect for Virtual Environments Data * * Protection for VMware versions 8.1.12.x - 8.1.17.x running * * on Windows x64 and Linux x86_64 platforms * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See ERROR DESCRIPTION * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply the fixing level when available. This problem is * * projected to be fixed in Data Protection for VMware level * * 8.1.19. * * Note that until the fixing level is actually available, this * * information is subject to change at the discretion of IBM. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
IFINCR VM backup succeeds, CBT is backed up and bytes are transferred to the server. Restore of the VM to the alternate location succeeds. All CBT data is restored successfully.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT43031
Reported component name
TSM FOR VE DP V
Reported component ID
5725TVEVM
Reported release
81L
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
YesHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2023-02-01
Closed date
2023-04-26
Last modified date
2024-01-16
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 FOR VE DP V
Fixed component ID
5725TVEVM
Applicable component levels
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 January 2024