IBM System Storage TS7610 SM1 with ProtecTIER Software Release Notes GA32-0842-13 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Available education 3. Prerequisites 4. Code levels 5. New features and resolved problems 6. Installation instructions 7. Additional documentation 8. Restrictions and known issues 9. Compatibility ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Introduction This document is a reference for installation and contains other useful information about the IBM System Storage TS7610 SM1 with ProtecTIER V2.5.6.0. This document refers to both small and medium products. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Available education Not applicable ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Prerequisites - ProtecTIER Manager V2.5 or later must be installed. - The full package code must already be installed on the system; installation of this patch on a Linux OS system without the full package code already installed will fail. - RAS should be configured before the upgrade. The first RAS configuration for version 2.5 installed on DD3 or DD1 servers is not supported. Installation from this level will fail and a scratch installation is then required. - Prerequisites for upgrading from 2.5 or 2.1 are listed in section 6. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Code levels - TS7650AP1 software level 2.5.6.0 - dtcemulex 5223.008-0 - pt_firmwares 1.0-10 - ptlinux 7123.159-0 - ptrepmgr 6123.099-0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. New features and resolved issues The IBM System Storage® TS7610 ProtecTIER® Deduplication Appliance Express Introduction and Planning Guide, GA32-0776-02, fully describes the new features in this release. IBM has found during testing, that under certain circumstances there maybe a condition where metadata is no longer correct in ProtecTIER systems running version 2.1 or higher. This issue may lead to user data inaccessibility or data loss. This new level of software, version 2.5.6, prevents the conditions leading to this issue. If you experience user data inaccessibility issues with your ProtecTIER system, please contact IBM for assistance. Customers who consider upgrading to version 2.5.5 or 2.5.4 are advised to upgrade to version 2.5.6 that is currently available for download. Issues resolved Issue ID Fix ID Description -------- ------ ------------------ 13913 81018859 Solves an issue with LUN masking when configuration is updated 81018863 Adds more detail to the trace under ReportLuns in the log 81019013 Prevents entering the error state to allow continued operation of DSPF. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Installation instructions Full installation instructions for VTL systems are in the IBM System Storage TS7610 ProtecTIER Deduplication Appliance Express Installation and Setup Guide for VTL Systems, GA32-0777-01. Full installation instructions for OpenStorage systems are in the IBM System Storage TS7610 ProtecTIER Deduplication Appliance Express Installation and Setup Guide for OpenStorage Systems, GA32-0836-00. IMPORTANT: If the RAS package was already configured on a server, it is not necessary to use ./ptconfig to reconfigure it. The server's RAS settings will not be overwritten or altered as a result of the software upgrade process. Upgrades from 2.5.6.0 and later to 3.1.0.X and 3.1.1.X are not supported. If you have one of those levels, upgrade to V3.1.2.0 or later. Upgrading the TS7610 SM1 ------------------------ Perform the upgrade according to the instructions in the IBM System Storage TS7610 ProtecTIER Deduplication Appliance Express Software Upgrade Guide, GA32-0837-00. NOTE: This upgrade is relevant only to VTL installations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Additional documentation The TS7600 support homepage contains all relevant documentation. To access the additional documentation: a. In a web browser, navigate to http://www-01.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&tc=STVRB7&q=ssg1*&sort=desc&dc=DA400+DA100+DA110+DA120+DA450+DA300&dtm b. Search for keyword 'ProtecTIER' ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Restrictions and known issues - Before performing any configuration operation, upgrade both nodes to the same patch level. - Do not move a cartridge from the shelf of the remote repository while it is the target of a replication operation. Issue ID Description Workaround -------- ----------- ---------- 9035 PT Manager does not start 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 cannot be stopped until all cartridges are moved successfully. 10438 In case of service vtfd stop during config session, error Restart VTFD messages appear in vtf_internal.log "Send GetCMState failed - AC_RPC_CANTSEND" 10445 The directories /dev/cdrom and /dev/dvd disapear; Run Linux command /sbin/start_udev to recreate them this is caused by a DD4 IMM issue. 10636 Replication failure (rare). The following error appears in Call IBM support in the vtf_internal.log: "NrmTriggerManager::LinkedList:: IsValid: m_head is NRM_TRIGGER_MGR_NOT_A_PAGE&& m_size = 1" 10892 Unexpected fence node in cluster may cause reboot to the Call IBM support ProtecTIER node (this is a rare Red Hat issue. The fenced node starts as fenced. After a reboot, the system is fully functional. 10994 After repository creation, the PT Manager GUI shows Manually select the repository view the previous view. 11063 The PT Manager GUI does not return to repository view Manually select the repository view after an increase in capacity. 11089 R2.5-VTL-Chassis Event Log 100% full - preventing new Clear the logs as follows: hardware error entries - needs to wrap or FIFO a) Telnet to the TSSC & Internal Error b) Enter "readlog" and analyze the problem c) Quit readlog d) Clear the log by entering "clearlog" 11091 When setting the VTL port speed higher then the card limit Call IBM support (for example, setting 8G for a 4G hardware) through the PT Manager GUI, the system reverts to the previous speed with no warning. 12656 The maximum number of OpenStorage Restore streams supported Use a maximum of 256 Restore streams in OpenStorage is 256. 13224 Performing a bug check for both nodes when the cluster Reboot both nodes. After startup, the system resumes internal network is disconnected from PT for a duration of proper operation. 11 to 15 seconds. 13025 No connection when using loop on HP-UX Call IBM support ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Compatibility Server patch PT_Linux_V2.5.6.0 requires the use of PT_Manager_V2.5.0.0 or later. The previous PT manager code is not compatible with this new server code level; communication between the two will fail. Install the new PT Manager code to resolve this communication issue. All existing replication configurations are supported regardless of ProtecTIER version running on the repositories. New replication setup requires the use of V2.5 ProtecTIER software. OpenStorage compatibility ------------------------- ProtecTIER Server 2.5.6 is compatible with OpenStorage plug-in 2.5.0.0 and later. Compatibility matrix -------------------- The compatibility matrix can be found at: ftp://public.dhe.ibm.com/storage/tape/ts7650_support_matrix.pdf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------