Fixes are available
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
The deprecated Load Balancer for IPv4 requires the executor to be built specifically for each linux level. This update provides support for the two newest RHEL6 kernels.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: IBM WebSphere Application Server Network * * Deployment Load Balancer for ipv4 RHEL6 * * users * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Load Balancer for ipv4 requires a new * * executor module for each kernel * * update. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** RHEL6 has released kernel updates 2.6.32-754.14.2 and 2.6.32-754.15.3. This apar provided support for these kernels in the Load Balancer for IPv4 release. To avoid requiring kernel specific module, users should use the Load Balancer for IPv4 and IPv6.
Problem conclusion
Kernel support provided for 2.6.32-754.14.2 and 2.6.32-754.15.3 Fix : 8.5.5.16 The Load Balancer for IPv4 is going out of support Sep 30, 2019 and no additional kernel specific modules will be provided. Use of the Load Balancer for IPv4 and IPv6 is recommended to avoid having to have kernel specific modules.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH13516
Reported component name
WEBS LOAD BALAN
Reported component ID
5724H8811
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-06-19
Closed date
2019-06-24
Last modified date
2019-06-24
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
WEBS LOAD BALAN
Fixed component ID
5724H8811
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022