IBM System Storage TS7650G with ProtecTIER Software Release Notes GC53-1196-03 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 for version 2.4.7.0 of the IBM System Storage TS7650G software. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Available Education N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Prerequisites - This patch requires that the V2.3 or V2.4 package code be previously installed on the system (This patch will fail to install on a fresh Linux OS installation). - PT Manager V2.4.4.0 or higher must be installed. - Upgrade the ProtecTIER server operating system to RH5.4 using "TS7650 / TS7650G Maintenance and Recovery Disk (Red Hat Linux 5.4 DVDRom w/Kickstart)" v15 or higher. This media can be obtained by the customer, by ordering the Media Supply feature (at no charge) for their existing ProtecTIER license, from their respective IBM Sales representative. Upon receipt of this request, the IBM sales representative must then place a normal order for feature code 5829 for PID 5639-XXB (Enterprise Edition), or feature code 5809 for PID 5639-XXP (Appliance Edition). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Code Levels TS7650 Software level 2.4.7.0 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 the "Software Upgrade and Replication Enablement Guide" (gc53-1196-04.pdf). Upgrades from V2.4.7.0 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 TS7650G ----------------- a) For an upgrade installation on top of TS7650G V2.4.5.X systems or lower ,conccurent upgrade doesn't supported. The vtfd and ptcluster processes should be stopped for both nodes before upgrade: Follow the procedure in paragraph (e) below for each of the nodes b) For an upgrade installation on top of TS7650G V2.4.6.X systems: 1) For Upgrade from v2.4.6.X, use the current code V2.4.7.0 following the procedure mentioned in "ProtecTIER Software Upgrade and Replication Enablement Guide" (gc53119604.pdf) Chapter 6, Sub-Section "Upgrading ProtecTIER" under section "Upgrading Red Hat and ProtecTIER on a stand-alone server" or "Upgrading Red Hat and ProtecTIER on clustered servers" accordingly 2) At the end of the installation of cluster node B, initialize the vtfd service on node B by running 'service vtfd init', to allow it to join the cluster. Failure to manually initialize the VTFD on the node B, will not allow it to start successfully after the installation. c) For an upgrade installation on top of TS7650G V2.3.X systems: 1) For Upgrade from v2.3.X, use the current code V2.4.7.0 following the procedure mentioned in "ProtecTIER Software Upgrade and Replication Enablement Guide" (gc53119604.pdf) Chapter 6, Sub-Section "Upgrading ProtecTIER" under Section "Upgrading Red Hat and ProtecTIER on a stand-alone server" or "Upgrading Red Hat and ProtecTIER on clustered servers" accordingly 2) At the end of the installation of cluster node B, initialize vtfd service on node B by running 'service vtfd init', to allow it to join the cluster. Failure to manually initialize the VTFD on the node B, will not allow it to start successfully after the installation. d) For an upgrade installation on top of TS7650G V2.2.X systems: 1) For Upgrade from v2.2.0.X use the current code V2.4.7.0 following the procedure mentioned in "ProtecTIER Software Upgrade and Replication Enablement Guide" (gc53119604.pdf) Chapter 5, Sub-Section "Preparing for the 2.4.1.x upgrade" Chapter 6, Sub-Section "Upgrading ProtecTIER" under Section "Upgrading Red Hat and ProtecTIER on a stand-alone server" or "Upgrading Red Hat and ProtecTIER on clustered servers" accordingly 2) At the end of the installation of cluster node B, initialize vtfd service on node B by running 'service vtfd init', to allow it to join the cluster. e) Node Installation Instructions: ================================ Important: before starting the upgrade process power off the second node. When you will finish the upgrade for the first node, power on the second node back and start the upgrade process for the second node. 1. Log in to the ProtecTIER server as root. 2. Locate this PT_TS7650G_V2.4.7.0.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_TS7650G_V2.4.7.0.x86_64.tar'. 5. Type the command 'cd PT_TS7650G_V2.4.7.0.x86_64'. 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 TS7650G 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 Installation procedures can be done by TSSC as well. In order to install by TSSC: Log into the TSSC with userid: service and password: service. A blue screen appears. Right click on the blue screen and a selection menu is displayed. Select Terminal from menu and a command line terminal session opens. Enter: ssh ptadmin@172.31.1.xxx where xxx is what eth5 (DD3 server) or eth3 (DD1 server) is set for on the TS7650G. If the ssh key has not been accepted, answer yes to the question. Then insert the password as needed. Once the password is entered, you are on a command line for the TS7650G. Continue with code upgrade procedure (a) through (c) above. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Additional Documentation The TS7600 support homepage contains all the relevant documentation under: Select Product family "Storage software" and Product "System Storage ProtecTIER" Click "Documentation" on the right and Available topics: "Documentation". The latest version of all TS7650G documentation can be downloaded in PDF format from the support website: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&tc=STVRB7&q=ssg1*&sort=desc&dc=DA400+DA100+DA110+DA120+DA450+DA300&dtm (search for keyword 'ProtecTIER') It is also located on the TS7650G 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 TS7650G" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Known Issues and Restrictions in this Level Do not perform any configuration operations 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 10830 In case of upgrading a DD1 system with only 4 network links the RAS Call IBM support - a specific file in the PT will installation will fail and a misguiding call home will start need to be replaced This will cause no down time to the systems 13224 Performing a bug check for both nodes when cluster internal network Both nodes will be rebooted. disconnected from PT for duration of exactly 11-15 seconds. After start up, the system resumes to work proprely ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Compatibility Server patch PT_TS7650G_V2.4.7.0 should work with TSSC code level 5.7.8 or higher. Server patch PT_TS7650G_V2.4.7.0 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. All existing replication configurations are supported regardless of the ProtecTIER version running on the repositories. New replication setup requires the use of the V2.4 PT software. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------