IBM System Storage TS7610SM1 with ProtecTIER Software Release Notes GA32-0842-11 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Available Education 3. Prerequisites 4. Code Levels 5. Problems Resolved and New Features in this Build 6. Installation Instructions for New Clusters 7. Further Documentation 8. Known Issues and Restrictions in this Level 9. Compatibility ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Introduction This document is a reference for installation and other useful information regarding version 2.1.7.0 of IBM System Storage TS7610SM1 software. This document reffers to both Small and Medium products ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Available Education N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Prerequisites - This patch requires V2.1 package code to be already installed on the system (This patch will fail to install on a fresh Linux OS installation). - PT Manager V2.4.4.0 or higher to be installed. - ProtecTIER server operating system needs to be upgraded to RH5.4 using "TS7610SM1 Maintenance and Recovery Disk (Red Hat Linux 5.4 DVDRom w/Kickstart)" v15 or higher. This media can be obtained by the customer, to order the Media Supply feature (no charge) for their existing ProtecTIER license, from their respective IBM Sales representative. Upon receipt of this request, the IBM sales rep must then place a normal order for feature code 5829 against PID 5639-XXB (Enterprise Edition) or feature code 5809 against PID 5639-XXP (Appliance Edition). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Code Levels TS7610SM1 Software level 2.1.7.0 dtcemulex 5215.002-0 pt_firmwares 1.0-3 ptlinux 7121.150-0 ptrepmgr 6121.094-0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Problems Resolved in this Build Problems Resolved in this Build: Issue ID Fix number Description --------- ------------ ------------------ 13093 81018419 PMR 42545,180,000 AIG : fence event on LIV production site - Jun 11 04:20 13145 81018391 PMR 06425,227,000 (WB) : Could not access cluster_db 81018405 13182 81018478 PMR# 50385,841,758 - Generali Business - Node Bugchecked 13261;12210 81018592 VTL target collector reaction to a misbehaving driver should be improved; VTL target collector errors in vtf_internal while TSM is scanning 13277 81018527 81018545 Collect mcelog automatically 13302 81017662 PMR #42545,180,000 - Heavy memory swapping preceeding token loss 81018166 13250 81018125 TSM & Legato: PVR block headers loose sync when frame headers sequence ends 12154 81017985 Low Replication throughput 12325 81017566 Defect 12325: vtf_internal filled up with GetDfsFileNum messages 81015927 VTR modules didn't update grid manager with correct versions 12301 81017509 vtl core dumped 13389 81018506 add monitoring of swap file usage and issue a callhome if it passes certain thresholds 13247 81018305 ptcluster should set hardware time 81017038 add new capacity calculation mode 12154 81017500 add to the compressor xml max number of compressors 81018443 Reduce the trace level in case there is no buffer in pool 9574 81015770 decrease number of VTR_CART_NEED_RESYNC messages 10913 81015794 wrong unique id translation 81016253 GetSpaceInformation wrong calculation 81016766 vtlutil for set max cart size 81016777 Cartridge report to be reserved (vtlutil) 81016952 vtlutil -recovery_cart - additional option for cartridge info file recovery 10204 81015026 One node fail to come up, while other node running - CARTLIST_COUNT_MISMATCH 10781 81015699 AC_TIMEOUT while trying to load cartridge implicitly 13247 81018305 ptcluster should set hardware time 13246 81018307 Remove the --best option when compressing the package in rsCerLogCollect ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Installation Instructions Full installation instructions can be found in document "IBM System Storage® TS7610 ProtecTIER® Deduplication Appliance Express Installation and Setup Guide" (GA32-0777-00.pdf). http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S7003268&aid=1 Upgrades from V2.1.7.0 and higher to V3.1.0.X and V3.1.1.X are not supported. If you are at one of those levels, please upgrade to V3.1.2.0 or higher. Upgrading SM1 ----------------- For an upgrade installation on top of V2.1.0.X or V2.1.1.X systems: 1. Log in to the ProtecTIER server as root. 2. Locate this PT_TS7610_Medium_V2.1.7.0.x86_64.tar or PT_TS7610_Small_V2.1.7.0.x86_64.tar file under /install/ (if the /install directory does not exist, create it using the command: 'mkdir /install'). 3. Type the command: 'cd /install'. 4. Type the command: 'tar xvf PT_TS7610_Medium_V2.1.7.0.x86_64.tar' (or PT_TS7610_Small_V2.1.7.0.x86_64.tar). 5. Type the command 'cd PT_TS7610_Medium_V2.1.7.0.x86_64.tar' (or PT_TS7610_Small_V2.1.7.0.x86_64.tar). 6. Type the command './autorun '.If the vtfd service is running, you will be asked to confirm stopping it by typing 'Y'. At the end of the PT installation, the TS7610SM1 server will require a reboot confirmation. 7. In order to verify the component versions on the ProtecTIER server, run the following command on the ProtecTIER server: /opt/dtc/app/sbin/get_versions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Additional Documentation TS7600 support homepage contains all relevant documentation. It can be found under: http://www947.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/selectproduct?brandind=5000034&familyind=5369260&oldbrand=5000034&oldfamily=0&oldtype=0&taskind=1&psid=bm Select Produce family "Storage software" and Product "System Storage ProtecTIER" Click on "Documentation" on the right and Available topics: "Documentation". The latest version of all TS7610SM1 documentation can be downloaded in PDF format from the support website: http://www.elink.ibmlink.ibm.com/publications/servlet/pbi.wss?CTY=US (search for keyword 'ProtecTIER') It is also located on the TS7610SM1 Publications CD-ROM The latest version of the qualification matrix (ISV) located under http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/storage/tape/library.html#compatibility "Independent Software Vendor Matrix (ISV) for TS7610SM1" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Known Issues and Restrictions in this Level Do not perform any configuration operation if both nodes of the cluster do not have the same patch level. Do not move a cartridge from the shelf of the remote repository while it's being replicated to. Issue ID Description Workaround -------- ------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- 9035 PT Manager does not startup when working in Dual Mode Refrain from working with Dual Mode Display display with specific drivers of Nvidia graphic cards 9149 When using ptcli for moving cartridges, vtfd service Call IBM Software Support can not be stopped until all cartridges are moved successfully ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Compatibility Server patch PT_Linux_V2.1.7.0 requires the use of PT_Manager_V2.4.4.0 or higher. The previous PT manager code is not compatible with this new server code level, therefore, it will fail to connect to it. You will have to install the new PT_Manager code in order to resolve this connectivity issue. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------