Fixes are available
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.9 (February 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.10 (May 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.10.1 (July 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.11 (August 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.12 (November 2016)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.13 (March 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.14 (May 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.15 (August 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.15.2 (November 2017)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.16 (March 2018)
IBM Spectrum Control V5.2.17 (May 2018)
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Setup a large environment on 5.2.8 level After adding storage/fabric and immediately hit alert core dump. The alert server is down in the system management panel on the webui. In some cases these core dumps cause the server to hang for long periods of time and a reboot is required. Hitting these on a daily basis and sometimes multiple times of day.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * Spectrum Control 5.2.8 users * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * Core and heap dumps occur with the Alert Server. See ERROR * * DESCRIPTION. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply fix maintenance when available. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The fix for this APAR is targeted for the following maintenance package: | refresh pack | 5.2-TIV-TPC-RP0009 - target February 2016 Fixed in IBM Spectrum Control 5.2.9. http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?&uid=swg21320822 The target dates for future refresh packs do not represent a formal commitment by IBM. The dates are subject to change without notice.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT13144
Reported component name
TPC ADVANCED
Reported component ID
5608TPCA0
Reported release
528
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-01-12
Closed date
2016-02-09
Last modified date
2016-02-09
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
ALERT
Fix information
Fixed component name
TPC ADVANCED
Fixed component ID
5608TPCA0
Applicable component levels
R527 PSY
UP
R528 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
22 February 2022