A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When configuring multiple VTL / rmt devices utilizing the qlogic driver, the adapter may inadvertently leave some tape drives in a defined state when attempting to configure them with cfgmgr. You might see the following error in AIX cfgmgr output cfgmgr -v -----------Cut-------------- attempting to configure device 'rmt20' Time: 0 LEDS: 0x899 invoking /etc/methods/cfgAtape -l rmt20 Number of running methods: 1 ---------------- Completed method for: rmt20, Elapsed time = 0 return code = 27 ****************** no stdout *********** ****************** no stderr *********** -------------Cut---------------------- /usr/include/cf.h #define E_DEVSTATE 27 /* The device is in the wrong state */ The above may leave the rmt device in a defined state.
Local fix
Problem summary
Tape drives are left in defined state after running cfgmgr.
Problem conclusion
Qlogic drivers code fixed to resolve the issue.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IZ71881
Reported component name
AIX 610 STD EDI
Reported component ID
5765G6200
Reported release
610
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2010-03-02
Closed date
2010-03-02
Last modified date
2013-04-17
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 610 STD EDI
Fixed component ID
5765G6200
Applicable component levels
R610 PSY U831320
UP10/04/26 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U831320 devices.pci.77102224.com 6.1.1.6
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 April 2013