Fixes are available
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 5 (9.0.1.5) for 9.0.1
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 6 (9.0.1.6) for 9.0.1
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 7 (9.0.1.7) for 9.0.1
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 8 (9.0.1.8) for 9.0.1
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 9 (9.0.1.9) for 9.0.1
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 10 (9.0.1.10) for 9.0.1
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 11 (9.0.1.11) for 9.0.1
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 12 (9.0.1.12) for 9.0.1
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 13 (9.0.1.13) for 9.0.1
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
In the Rational ClearCase doucmentation, you are led to believe that the maximum MVFS scaling factor is 24. This is correct for Unix/Linux. In Windows, the maximum scaling factor is 5. If you set it higher than 5, you receive messages in the MVFS logs stating: mvfs(0): INFO: {4 pid/tid 4/50} MVFS: Lowering largeinit setting from 8 to maximum allowable of 5 If you are scripting your installs with the incorrect values, this will impact all of your machines.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * Users of ClearCase MVFS on Windows. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * ClearCase documentation does not correctly list the maximum * * MVFS scaling factor. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
A fix is available in ClearCase version 9.0.1.5 The online help has been updated to include the maximum value MVFS scaling factor on Windows.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI94816
Reported component name
CLEARCASE WIN
Reported component ID
5724G2900
Reported release
901
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2018-03-07
Closed date
2018-11-16
Last modified date
2018-11-16
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
CLEARCASE WIN
Fixed component ID
5724G2900
Applicable component levels
R901 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
12 January 2022