A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When running backbyinode to back up a large sparse file, the backup process takes a long time and reports the following messages: dbnk21p1:/ # backup -f /remotebu/UNIX/0323_DontDelete/metacapture4 -0u /meta backup: The date of this level 0 backup is Mon Mar 28 17:01:12 CDT 2011. backup: The date of the last level 0 backup is the epoch. backup: Backing up /dev/rfslv04 (/meta) to /remotebu/UNIX/0323_DontDelete/metacapture4. backup: Mapping regular files. This is Pass 1. backup: Mapping directories. This is Pass 2. backup: There are an estimated 643284 1k blocks. backup: Backing up directories. This is Pass 3. backup: Backing up regular files. This is Pass 4. backup: 3699.36% of the backup is done. It is overdue by 4:51. backup: 8045.29% of the backup is done. It is overdue by 9:52. backup: 12434.84% of the backup is done. It is overdue by 14:52. backup: 16597.05% of the backup is done. It is overdue by 19:52. ...
Local fix
n/a
Problem summary
When running backbyinode to back up a large sparse file, the backup process takes a long time and reports the following messages: backup: 8045.29% of the backup is done. It is overdue by 9:52. backup: 12434.84% of the backup is done. It is overdue by 14:52. backup: 16597.05% of the backup is done. It is overdue by 19:52. ...
Problem conclusion
Variable data type was not correct to hold TB+ data, so data type of variable is change so that it can hold TB+ data.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV04249
Reported component name
AIX 5.3
Reported component ID
5765G0300
Reported release
530
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2011-08-03
Closed date
2011-08-03
Last modified date
2013-04-07
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
AIX 5.3
Fixed component ID
5765G0300
Applicable component levels
R530 PSY U844673
UP11/10/10 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U844673 bos.rte.archive 5.3.12.4
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Document Information
Modified date:
07 April 2013