A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
May cause application data corruption and core dumps when using vector operations inside of a transaction. This can only occur on Power8 systems running in Power8 mode.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * Systems running the 7100-03 Technology Level with the * following fileset at 7.1.3.0 or later, up to 7.1.3.17: * bos.adt.include * bos.mp64 * bos.pmapi.pmsvcs **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * May cause application data corruption and core dumps when * using vector operations inside of a transaction. * This can only occur on Power8 systems running in Power8 mode. **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * Install APAR IV62820. ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Preserve contents of the condition register when granting ownership of the vector unit to applications that are using Transactional Memory.
Temporary fix
********* * HIPER * *********
Comments
7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV62820
APAR Information
APAR number
IV62820
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
YesPE
HIPER
YesHIPER
Submitted date
2014-07-22
Closed date
2014-07-22
Last modified date
2016-05-11
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
IV62821 U868054
Fix information
Fixed component name
AIX V7.1
Fixed component ID
5765H4000
Applicable component levels
R710 PSY U868054
UP14/10/29 I 1000
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Document Information
Modified date:
11 May 2016