A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Setting "receive_q_elem" to a high value on the CT3 (RedRiver) adapter causes a hang in ifconfig. The hang is caused because the memory requested by the adapter is bigger than a heap segment (256MB). The hang can occur during ifconfig at bootup (causing a boot hang) or when running ifconfig is done at the command line after changing the variable to a high value.
Local fix
The workaround for this problem is to leave "receive_q_elem" at its default value of 4096. Values higher than 19,0000 are expected to cause the hang.
Problem summary
Setting "receive_q_elem" to a high value bigger than a heap segment (256MB)on the CT3 (RedRiver) adapter causes a hang in ifconfig.
Problem conclusion
Correct the netmalloc code such that ifconfig will not hang, when memory requested by the adapter is bigger than a heap segment (256MB)
Temporary fix
Comments
6100-08 - use AIX APAR IV70724 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV68001 7100-02 - use AIX APAR IV66673 7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV67208
APAR Information
APAR number
IV67208
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2014-11-21
Closed date
2014-11-21
Last modified date
2015-09-30
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 U865837
UP15/05/19 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U865837 bos.mp64 7.1.3.45
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Document Information
Modified date:
30 September 2015