Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
This problem is the limitation of the TSM Management Console. The Management Console cannot convert the DeviceName to \\.\Tapexxx format of the tape devices, where xxx is greater than 255. This is only a display problem . TSM Versions Affected: All on Windows . Initial Impact: Low . Additional Keywords: MC Windows 256 Tape
Local fix
The tape devices greater then 255 can be used as normal in TSM, use the command line to continue viewing or configuring tape devices.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All TSM Server or Storage Agent users * * of TSM Management Console. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: See ERROR DESCRIPTION. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing level when available. * * This problem is currently projected * * to be fixed in level 5.4.5 and 5.5.3. * * Note that this is subject * * to change at the discretion of IBM. * **************************************************************** *
Problem conclusion
The Management console has been corrected.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IC59052
Reported component name
TSM SERVER
Reported component ID
5698ISMSV
Reported release
54W
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2008-11-28
Closed date
2008-12-17
Last modified date
2008-12-17
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
TSM SERVER
Fixed component ID
5698ISMSV
Applicable component levels
R54W PSY
UP
R55W PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 December 2008