A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Files with a series of null values may be corrupt after a restore. The Mac client is incorrectly treating these files as 'sparse' files; the restored files will have the garbage data instead of series of null values. Product & platforms affected: The on Mac OS X client versions 7.1.6.5, 7.1.6.6, 8.1.0, 8.1.0.2 and 8.1.2 are affected
Local fix
The local work around is to install a client prior to 7.1.6.5
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * Backup-archive client versions 7.1.6.5, 7.1.6.6, 8.1.0, * * 8.1.0.2 and 8.1.2 running on Macintosh OS X platform * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See Error Description * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Apply fixing level when available. This problem is currently * * projected to be fixed in levels 7.1.6.7, 7.1.8 and 8.1.4. * * Note that this is subject to change at the discretion of * * IBM. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
When a file with embedded nulls is restore or retrieved, the file is restored/retrieved correctly.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT21310
Reported component name
TSM VE DP MS HY
Reported component ID
5725TVEHV
Reported release
71M
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2017-07-05
Closed date
2017-08-21
Last modified date
2017-12-06
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
GUI
Fix information
Fixed component name
TSM CLIENT
Fixed component ID
5698ISMCL
Applicable component levels
R71M PSY
UP
R81M PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
08 January 2022