A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
After logging MSNENT_MPIFW_ERR, many MSNENT_LINK_DOWNs get logged, and the network eventually stops responding. The adapter is connected to a non-DCBX capable switch.
Local fix
Block LLDB packets at the switch, or replace the switch with a DCBX capable one.
Problem summary
Network down along with MSNENT_MPIFW_ERR error in errpt when FCoE adapter is connected to non-DCBX switch.
Problem conclusion
Driver is fixed to handle command queue with duplicate DCBX commands.
Temporary fix
Comments
6100-07 - use AIX APAR IV58321 6100-08 - use AIX APAR IV58013 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV56148 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV56148 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV56148 7100-01 - use AIX APAR IV55800 7100-02 - use AIX APAR IV53585 7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV56139 7100-04 - use AIX APAR IV56164
APAR Information
APAR number
IV56139
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2014-03-03
Closed date
2014-03-03
Last modified date
2016-05-10
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 V7.1
Fixed component ID
5765H4000
Applicable component levels
R710 PSY U859788
UP14/05/22 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U859788 devices.pciex.771000801410b003.rte 7.1.3.15
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Document Information
Modified date:
10 May 2016