APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The TSM server fails to clean IBM LTO 2 & 3 (TD2 and TD3) drives when the cleanfrequency parameter is set to asneeded. The actlog will show the following tapealert message but the TSM server does not act upon tapealert messages: ANR8950W Device mtx.x.x.x, volume 0000123 has issued the following Warning TapeAlert: The tape drive is due for routine cleaning: 1. Wait for the current operation to finish. 2. Then use a cleaning cartridge. Check the tape drive users manual for device specific cleaning instructions. (PROCESS: XXX) Initial impact: Medium Keywords: MSGANR8950W CLEANFREQ CLEAN DRIVE
Local fix
Use cleanfreq=gigabytes or allow the tape library to use built in cleaning function by using cleanfreq=none.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: TSM customers using the TSM server * * with all types of IBM LTO drives. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: See ERROR DESCRIPTION * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing level when available. This * * problem is currently projected to be fixed * * * * in level 5.3.6 and 5.4.1. * * Note that this is subject to change at the * * * * discretion of IBM. * **************************************************************** *
Problem conclusion
The problem has been fixed in the TSM server.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IC52187
Reported component name
TSM SERVER
Reported component ID
5698ISMSV
Reported release
53W
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2007-03-19
Closed date
2007-04-03
Last modified date
2007-04-03
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
R53A PSY
UP
R53H PSY
UP
R53L PSY
UP
R53S PSY
UP
R53W PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
03 April 2007