SF98188 Defective PTFs I B M i P R E V E N T I V E S E R V I C E P L A N N I N G I N F O R M A T I O N Copyright IBM Corporation 1993, 2024 - The information in this document was last updated: 10 Jan 2024 - The latest cumulative package for IBM i 7.2 is: C1084720 - Cumulative package C1084720 began shipping worldwide: 16 Apr 2021. - Date cumulative PTF package instructions last updated: 28 Feb 2024. - NO ADDITIONAL CUMULATIVE PACKAGES ARE PLANNED. - Users should order Preventive Service Planning (PSP) information and review the recommended HIPER PTFs on a weekly basis. The PSPs can be viewed through the Internet at URL: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/667567 - It is important that users review and understand all new software release considerations. This is especially true of discontinued support for selected software and hardware products and/or features. To get the most current information on discontinued products and/or features along with suggested replacements, go to the IBM i operating system Planning Web site: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/668131 - To review the IBM i operating system Knowledge Center information on installation, upgrades, and migration, follow the link: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i You may find this information useful to install hardware and software, upgrade to a different IBM i release, upgrade your hardware, or migrate your data from one server to another. - Hardware Management Console (HMC) The HMC is a dedicated workstation that runs integrated system management software. As with other software, your HMC should be kept current. For HMC Fixes and update information, refer to the HMC Code Updates or the Server Firmware and HMC Wizard documents at Recommended Fixes: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/667303 For information regarding general HMC support information, go to the following URL: https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral - Server Firmware Server firmware is part of the Licensed Internal Code that enables your hardware. As with other software, your server firmware should be kept current. For the IBM Server Firmware and HMC Code Wizard, see: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/master-document-server-firmware-and-hmc-code-wizard - PTFs may be ordered through the Internet. For more information, go to URL: https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral - Single PTFs, Group PTFs, and Cumulative PTF Packages ordered through Fix Central or using the SNDPTFORD command are shipped priority 2. The delivery criteria for Single PTFs, Group PTFs, and Cumulative PTF Package orders can be found at the following URL: https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/ssos/order_status - The following is a summary of the IBM i 7.2 information that is available through Electronic Customer Support (ECS): ------------------------------------------------------------------------ : INFORMATION : PTF # : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Order the latest cumulative PTF package : SF99720 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Group HIPER PTF : SF99719 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Cur. Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C1084720 : SF98183 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Cur. Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C1084720 : SF96183 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C0296720 : SF98182 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C0296720 : SF96182 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Instructions C0114720 : SF98181 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Previous Cumulative PTF Pkg Listing of PTFs C0114720 : SF96181 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP information for current cumulative package: C1084720 : SF98720 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP info for previously supported cume package: C0296720 : SF98185 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP info for previously supported cume package: C0114720 : SF98184 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Install PSP, including PRPQ service recommendations: : SF98180 : : excluding Upgrades & Migration Corrections : : : (Software Installation Information) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : i 7.2 Upgrade & Migration Corrections (Info Center) : SF98172 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : i 7.2 Installation - Memo to Users & Read This First : SF98116 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Summary of the i 7.2 High Impact/Pervasive (HIPER) PTFs : SF98187 : : and Defective PTFs (PTFs that are in Error (PE)) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Complete detailed list of the i 7.2 Defective PTFs : SF98188 : : (PTFs that are in Error (PE)) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Complete detailed list of the i 7.2 : SF98189 : : High Impact/Pervasive (HIPER) problems : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP information for installing i 7.2 : MF98720 : : Licensed Internal Code and hardware devices : : : (Hardware LIC Information) : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Update for Server Firmware: : MH98720 : : Update Policy Set to HMC : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PSP Update for Server Firmware: : MH98721 : : Update Policy Set to Operating System : : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PTF Fix Cross-Reference Summary - i 6.1 / i 6.1.1 to i 7.2 : SF97047 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : PTF Fix Cross-Reference Summary - i 7.1 to i 7.2 : SF97048 : :----------------------------------------------------------------------: : Summary of the generally available i 7.2 PTFs : SF97720 : : (Fix Summary Listing) : : ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS: ---------------------- NOTE: Refer to the chart above for a list of the currently available PSPs. SF99720 - Order this PTF number when you would like to receive the latest cumulative PTF package that is available in your country. SF99719 - Ordering this PTF number will result in the shipment of a CD-ROM containing all known HIPERs. SF99719 will be refreshed on Tuesday of every other week. SF98181 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF instructions and the detailed installation instructions for a previous cumulative package. SF96181 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF package for a previous cumulative package. SF98182 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF instructions and the detailed installation instructions for a previous cumulative package. SF96182 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF package for a previous cumulative package. SF98183 - This PSP contains a short version of the cumulative PTF instructions and the detailed installation instructions for the current cumulative package. SF96183 - This PSP contains the listing of PTFs on the cumulative PTF package for the current cumulative package. SF98720 - This PSP contains information on all known High Impact and Pervasive (HIPER) PTF problems that are NOT included in the latest cumulative PTF package but may affect your operation. This PSP also contains General Information items. If there are any defective PTFs that were in the cumulative PTF package, they would also be listed in the PTFs in Error Section of this PSP. SF98185 - This PSP provides information for a specific cumulative PTF package level. The summary table (above) cross references the PSP number to the cumulative package level. Order the PSP number that corresponds to the cumulative package you are installing or last installed. This PSP contains HIPERs and General Information items. If there are any defective PTFs that were in the cumulative PTF package, they would also be listed in the PTFs in Error Section of this PSP. The PSP for the cumulative package you have installed should be ordered periodically and reviewed for the latest information on known problems. SF98184 - This PSP provides information for a specific cumulative PTF package level. The summary table (above) cross references the PSP number to the cumulative package level. Order the PSP number that corresponds to the cumulative package you are installing or last installed. This PSP contains HIPERs and General Information items. If there are any defective PTFs that were in the cumulative PTF package, they would also be listed in the PTFs in Error Section of this PSP. The PSP for the cumulative package you have installed should be ordered periodically and reviewed for the latest information on known problems. SF98180 - This PSP provides software installation information that should be reviewed before installing i 7.2 and before adding new program products. Information in this PSP is grouped by product areas that may affect you during installation. SF98172 - This PSP file contains information about Upgrades & Migrations, including PTFs that are critical to operations that occur during the upgrade process and corrections to the Upgrade and Migration topics in the Information Center (i 7.2). SF98116 - A file containing the "Memo To Users" and the "Read This First" documents is available by ordering this PTF number. A printed copy of these documents is included with every i 7.2 shipment. This file is available as a convenience for those users who misplace their original copy. SF98187 - This PSP contains a summary of PTFs that have been identified as High Impact or Pervasive problems and a summary of Defective PTFs (PTFs that have been found to be in error). SF98188 - This PSP provides a complete list of i 7.2 Defective PTFs (PTFs in Error). Users who regularly order and apply individual PTFs should periodically review this PSP. SF98189 - This PSP provides a complete list of all the High Impact or Pervasive (HIPER) problems that have been discovered for i 7.2. Those users who support several systems at different cumulative package levels may find this PSP useful. MF98720 - This PSP provides information that should be reviewed before installing new systems or hardware devices. Problems that may affect the installation or operation of hardware devices are documented here. MH98720 - HMC code must be current. Refer to the HMC Code Updates document in Recommended Fixes: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/667303 MH98721 - This document applies to IBM i operating systems that have the Firmware Update Policy set to Operating System or systems not managed by an HMC. The server firmware information in this document does not apply to Model 595 systems. Server firmware fixes are ordered (using the SNDPTFORD command or Fix Central) and installed as PTFs using the IBM i operating system PTF installation functions. These PTFs have a prefix of MH. Refer to the Server Firmware document in Recommended Fixes: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/667303 SF97047 - This PSP provides a listing to assist you when upgrading from i 6.1/i 6.1.1 to i 7.2. This listing allows you to analyze the PTFs/Fixes you currently have installed on your i 6.1/i 6.1.1 system and determine which i 7.2 PTFs/Fixes you need to order to maintain the same or higher PTF/Fix level as you upgrade to i 7.2. SF97048 - This PSP provides a listing to assist you when upgrading from i 7.1 to i 7.2. This listing allows you to analyze the PTFs/Fixes you currently have installed on your i 7.1 system and determine which i 7.2 PTFs/Fixes you need to order to maintain the same or higher PTF/Fix level as you upgrade to i 7.2. SF97720 - The listing provides you with a convenient reference of the license internal code fixes (fixes) and program temporary fixes (PTFS) that are available by IBM licensed program categories. This listing is updated regularly. You may choose to order a PTF/FIX that would effect one of your IBM licensed programs. C H A N G E S U M M A R Y --------------------------- Section Last Update ----------------------- ----------- PTFS in Error 10 Jan 2024 P T F S I N E R R O R ------------------------- This section provides a complete list of PTFs that were found to cause problems for some users. You should review the 'USERS AFFECTED' field for each item to decide if you are exposed to the problem. If you are exposed to the problem, the 'RECOMMENDATION' should be followed. Users who regularly order and apply individual PTFs should periodically review PSP SF98188. Under certain conditions, we recommend that a PTF applied to your system be removed or that a PTF be omitted when applying a cumulative package. Instructions for removing and omitting PTFs follow the PTFs in error. - 'DEFECTIVE PTF' - This field contains the identity (PTF number) of the PTF that is defective. - 'LICENSED PROGRAM - The Licensed Program Number NUMBER' - 'APAR NUMBER' - The identity of the APAR that reports the problem. - 'USERS AFFECTED' - This field describes the users who are exposed to the problem. - 'REASON DEFECTIVE' - This field provides a description of the problem caused by the error in the PTF. - 'RECOMMENDATION' - This field describes the action you should take to avoid the problem. ************************************************************************* 52. 10 Jan 2024 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI85576 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5798FAX APAR NUMBER: SE81023 USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM Facsimile Support for i REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, FAXes being sent using the Submit FAX (SBMFAX) command do not get sent. The associated spool file is in a held status. Releasing the file does not allow it to be sent, but it is instead moved to the QFFSNDERR queue and message FAXC1FA (SNDFAX command not entered for spooled file found on QFFSNDFAX queue) is logged. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI85663, or remove PTF SI85576, or use the SNDFAX command instead of the SBMFAX command. 51. 17 Nov 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI85059 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE80802 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating systems with 5770SS1 SI85059 applied. REASON DEFECTIVE: SI85059 causes any future LODPTF, APYPTF, or RMVPTF commands unable to find the PTFed objects and put the PTF in a damaged state. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI85367 to the system by itself. No other PTFs should be installed along with SI85367. 50. 06 Oct 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI84584 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE80598 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, MCH6801 - Object domain or storage protection error for offset in object QGLDLIBA may be seen alongside failing jobs. RECOMMENDATION: Either remove the PTF or apply fixing PTF SI84836 for IBM i 7.2. 49. 25 Aug 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI84176 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE80391 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF the DNS server and nslookup client network applications fail to run due to missing open source library dependencies. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI84439 for IBM i 7.2. 48. 08 Aug 2023 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF70936 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA50290 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: Starting the system from an alternate IPL device using SAVSYS media created when the PTF was permanently applied may fail with SRC B6005121. RECOMMENDATION: Permanently apply fixing PTF MF71221. Create new SAVSYS media with the fixing PTF permanently applied. 47. 07 Dec 2021 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI77634 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE76756 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems that apply LIC PTFs may fail when attempting to permanently apply with following errors: CPD35BA - PTF MFnnnnn not eligible for operation. Reason code 06. CPF35A9 - Error occurred while processing Licensed Internal Code fix. In addition, even though the Temp apply of the LIC PTF appears to work, the new code is not active in LIC. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI78039. Enter DSPPTF SELECT(*NOTAPY) to determine if there are PTFs set to be applied at the next IPL. If any PTFs are listed with YES in the IPL Action column, refer to document https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6524 654 Otherwise, CALL QPZSYNC 'L' and then reload and reapply the LIC PTF(s) which have been temporarily applied since the defective PTF was applied. 46. 11 Aug 2021 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI73462 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE75867 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users using SNADS distributions commands such as SNDDST, SNDNETF, and SNDNETSPLF may encounter distribution corruption or SMTP failures following an abnormal IPL or after running RCLSTG. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, some objects that are not a SNADS distribution object are being processed incorrectly as a SNADS distribution object. SMTP processing may also show unexpected errors when starting. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI76759. If problems have already been identified, it is recommended that RCLSTG be run after the fixing PTF is applied to cleanup existing SNADS objects that have been affected. 45. 05 May 2021 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF68556 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA49031 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF as an immediate PTF, many different file system problems can occur. These problems are usually associated with LIC log entries with major code 2B00 (Integrated file system). These problems can result in data loss and loss of access to certain objects. This is an immediate apply issue only. Delay apply of this PTF does not result in this problem. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF68667 for IBM i 7.2. 44. 25 Jan 2021 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF67845 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA48860 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: Database queries requiring CCSID translation may fail with an MCH3601 message indicating the from program as DbpmTranslateOperation. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF68320 for IBM i 7.2. 43. 02 Dec 2020 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF68138 for IBM i 7.2 MF67590 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA48795 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users with a SAS attached TS4300 tape library. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, a SAS attached TS4300 tape library (D/T3555) will not configure properly. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF68179. If a user has experienced the problem with a SAS attached TS4300 tape library they will need to apply the fixing PTF and then do one of the following: 1) IPL the LPAR 2) DLPAR remove and then add the SAS adapter 3) Concurrent maintenance power off and then power on the SAS adapter MF68179 is included in cumulative PTF package C1084720. 42. 06 Oct 2020 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI73839 for IBM i 7.2 SI73601 for IBM i 7.2 SI73431 for IBM i 7.2 SI73331 for IBM i 7.2 SI71769 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE74370 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, a restore of the QUSRSYS library fails to restore *UBPSPC (licensing usage) objects for products that are not currently installed. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI74276. If possible, the fixing PTF should be applied to a source system before backing up for recovery or migration purposes. If this is not possible, it is recommended to apply before restoring the QUSRSYS library on the recovery target system. If this is also not possible, any errors relating to the restore of *UBPSPC objects during the restore of QUSRSYS may be temporarily ignored. Another attempt to restore the library may be made after the fixing PTF can be applied. SI74276 is included in cumulative PTF package C0296720. 41. 21 Jul 2020 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF67510 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA48477 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems IPLing (especially using a manual IPL) with certain configurations can terminate with unpredictable SRCs. SRCB6000406 or SRCB90031FF have been seen. There is also a LIC LOG vl0A004004 showing a damaged context index. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF67576. If this problem occurs, in most cases the damage will be corrected automatically during the context rebuild step of the next IPL, resulting in a long IPL. MF67576 is included in cumulative PTF package C0296720. 40. 27 Mar 2020 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI69824 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE73000 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users saving database files specifying ACCPTH(*YES) or ACCPTH(*SYSVAL) with system value QSAVACCPTH = 1. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, saves of database files specifying ACCPTH(*YES) or ACCPTH(*SYSVAL) with system value QSAVACCPTH = 1 run longer due to increased page faulting. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI72423 for IBM i 7.2. SI72423 is included in cumulative PTF package C0114720. 39. 29 Jul 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI69654 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5733SC1 APAR NUMBER: SE71792 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system 5733SC1 OpenSSH users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF in delayed mode, sshd server fails to start due to missing user profile QSSHD. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing PTF SI70596 for IBM i 7.2. SI70596 is included in cumulative PTF package C9297720. 38. 22 Jul 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI70391 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770JV1 APAR NUMBER: SE71693 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system JDK80 32bit users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, attempts to start any new Java Virtual Machines (JVMs) may result in "JVMJ9VM011W Unable to load jclse29" RECOMMENDATION: First, permanently remove the defective PTF. Then, apply fixing PTF SI70501 for IBM i 7.2. SI70501 is included in cumulative PTF package C9297720. 37. 22 Jul 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI70392 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770JV1 APAR NUMBER: SE71698 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system JDK80 64bit users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, attempts to start any new Java Virtual Machines (JVMs) may result in "JVMJ9VM011W Unable to load jclse29" RECOMMENDATION: First, permanently remove the defective PTF. Then, apply fixing PTF SI70483 for IBM i 7.2. SI70483 is included in cumulative PTF package C9297720. 36. 28 Jun 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF66349 for IBM i 7.2 MF66268 for IBM i 7.2 MF65819 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA47823 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users running on very large partitions using main storage pools of at least 512 gigabytes. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems running certain workloads will experience performance degradation, including excessive paging in the main storage pools. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF66390 for IBM i 7.2. MF66390 is included in cumulative PTF package C9297720. 35. 30 May 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: MH01815 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5733909 APAR NUMBER: MB04215 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users with the following machine types/models: 900822L 900922A 900941A 900942A 922322H 922342H REASON DEFECTIVE: MH01815 upgrades the IBM i server to FW930.00. An issue was found that causes resource information to be changed, specifically the location codes of some resources. For IBM i standalone servers, the issue does not affect OS operations. RECOMMENDATION: If you have already loaded AND applied MH01815, standalone (non HMC-managed IBM i) systems will have resource location changes following the apply IPL, and will generate new resources for internal use. This change will result in non-reporting hardware in Hardware Service Manager. While the non-reporting resources are effectively cosmetic, the removal of the non-reporting hardware should be done after the fixing PTF MH01816 (or its supersede), is applied. You can display the currently applied firmware using command DSPFMWSTS If the *ACTIVE firmware level is "VL930_035 MH01815", then the firmware with the issue is applied. Otherwise, perform the following IBM i command(s): DSPPTF LICPGM(5733909) SELECT(MH01815) RLS(V1R1M0). If the PTF is not found, no further action is required. If the PTF is in "Save file only" or "Not applied" status, issue the following command to delete it: DLTPTF PTF(MH01815) LICPGM(5733909) RLS(V1R1M0) MH01816 will upgrade the server to a FW930 level without the location code changes. If you determine MH01815 is applied, there is no need to remove it. You only need to load and apply MH01816. After applying MH01816, and performing an IPL of the IBM i, you should remove the unneeded resources using the following steps: 1. STRSST and sign in 2. Option 1. Start a service tool 3. Option 7. Hardware service manager 4. Option 4. Failed and non-reporting hardware resources 5. Put a '4' (Remove) against the BCxx (Fabric I/O Bridge) resource that is listed, and then press Enter to remove, and Enter again to confirm the removal. 34. 05 Mar 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF65651 for IBM i 7.2 MF65639 for IBM i 7.2 MF65607 for IBM i 7.2 MF65536 for IBM i 7.2 MF65524 for IBM i 7.2 MF65492 for IBM i 7.2 MF65439 for IBM i 7.2 MF65423 for IBM i 7.2 MF65392 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA47478 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users running queries (SQL or native) with the defective PTF applied. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the defective PTF, it is possible that some query results could experience incorrect output due to this defect. As the incorrect output is access plan dependent it is difficult to characterize which queries might be impacted. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF65692 for IBM i 7.2. MF65692 is included in cumulative PTF package C9123720. 33. 04 Feb 2019 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF65570 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA47439 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users with Ethernet adapters with CCINs 2B93, 2CC0, 2CC1, 2CE3, and 2CE4. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, small Ethernet frames may end up being dropped due to invalid checksums being computed. This has been observed to impact telnet, Navigator for i, and IBM i Access Client Solutions connections to IBM i. RECOMMENDATION: Apply fixing LIC PTF MF65628 for IBM i 7.2. MF65628 is included in cumulative PTF package C9123720. 32. 20 Sep 2018 DEFECTIVE PTF: MH01783 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5733909 APAR NUMBER: MB04197 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users trying to update their system firmware via PTF. REASON DEFECTIVE: In band firmware update issues can occur. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MH01798. 31. 14 Sep 2018 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF65194 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA47274 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i optical media users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, writing to optical media may fail. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF65329 for i 7.2. MF65329 is included in cumulative PTF package C9123720. 30. 26 Apr 2018 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF64822 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA47056 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems running certain IBM i NetServer SMB1 workloads may experience NetServer connection problems or loss of Windows file serving function. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF64937 for i 7.2. MF64937 is included in cumulative PTF package C8249720. 29. 04 Jan 2018 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI65785 for IBM i 7.2 SI65879 for IBM i 7.2 SI65980 for IBM i 7.2 SI66047 for IBM i 7.2 SI66054 for IBM i 7.2 SI66191 for IBM i 7.2 SI66206 for IBM i 7.2 SI66247 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE68603 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users running queries with defective PTFs SI65785, SI65879,SI65980,SI66047,SI66054, SI66191,SI66206 or SI66247 applied. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, the following problems may occur when a view, a program containing embedded SQL, or an SQL function or SQL procedure is created on the system with the PTF and then restored on a system at the same release without the PTF. 1. Incorrect results for views or SQL queries in embedded SQL programs that use FETCH FIRST n ROWS 2. Pervasive vlogs for SQL functions and procedures that have statements that run using expression evaluator. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing PTF SI66536 for i 7.2. After applying the fixing PTF any views, programs, SQL functions, and SQL procedures that were created while using the defective PTF should be re-created and re-deployed. SI66536 is included in cumulative PTF package C8249720. 28. 20 Nov 2017 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI65804 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE68397 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users with 1Gb Ethernet adapters FC 5899, CCIN 576F REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, line descriptions associated with Ethernet adapters with FC 5899, CCIN 576F can fail to vary on resulting in loss of LAN connectivity. This error will typically be encountered when the line description specifies a line speed or duplex other than the default *AUTO values. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing PTF SI66269 to IBM i 7.2. Note that PTF SI66269 is a distribution requisite of PTF MF99107. If you have applied PTF MF99107 to your system, you should apply the fixing PTF SI66269. SI66269 is included in cumulative PTF package C8032720. 27. 08 Sep 2017 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI65348 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE68040 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i 7.2 operating system users with native fibre channel IOA's of these types 577F, 578E, 578F, and have LIC PTF MF63638 applied. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, the system may crash with a B6000103 SRC while IPLing. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing PTF SI65804 to IBM i 7.2. Note that PTF SI65804 is a distribution requisite of PTF MF99107. If you have applied PTF MF99107 to your system, you should apply the fixing PTF SI65804. SI65804 is included in cumulative PTF package C7290720. 26. 16 Aug 2017 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF63500 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA46566 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, PCI card CCINs FC EN15, FC EN16, FC EN17, and FC EN18 in dedicated SR-IOV mode may fail. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF64001 for i 7.2. MF64001 is included in cumulative PTF package C7290720. 25. 10 Aug 2017 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF63482 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA46559 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users with native fibre channel attached multi-path capable tape drives. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, saves that require multiple volumes will fail with a CPF5110 message. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF63987 for i 7.2. MF63987 is included in cumulative PTF package C7290720. 24. 10 Aug 2017 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF63739 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA46562 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After loading the PTF and creating new install media, performing a D-mode IPL and selecting the option to Initialize System and Install Licensed Internal Code caused a failure with return code 62. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF63991 for i 7.2, then create new Install media. MF63991 is included in cumulative PTF package C7290720. 23. 13 Jul 2017 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI63653 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE67681 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i 7.2 operating system users with MF99106 permanently applied. REASON DEFECTIVE: The system may crash with a B6000103 SRC while IPLing to install PTFs. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing PTF SI65328 to IBM i 7.2. Note that PTF SI65328 is a distribution requisite of PTF MF99106. If you have applied PTF MF99106 to your system, you should apply the fixing PTF SI65328. SI65328 is included in cumulative PTF package C7290720. 22. 08 Feb 2017 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF63020 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA46202 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users that start mirror protection on an auxiliary storage pool REASON DEFECTIVE: Mirror protection was started on an ASP (Auxiliary Storage Pool). When the partition was IPLd, some pages on the disks were not synchronized between the mirror pairs of units in the ASP. This resulted in damaged objects in the ASP. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF63243 for i 7.2. The fixing PTF will not correct any damage that has occurred in the ASP. You have to perform recovery actions to restore the data in the ASP. MF63243 is included in cumulative PTF package C7068720. 21. 19 Aug 2016 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI57348 for IBM i 7.2 SI57397 for IBM i 7.2 SI58106 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE64952 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users who register EPs for QIBM_QCA_CHG_COMMAND exit point. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, original registered EPs for QIBM_QCA_CHG_COMMAND exit point will stop being triggered when a proxy CL command was run first. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing PTF SI62046 for i 7.2. SI62046 is included in cumulative PTF package C6306720. 20. 09 Jun 2016 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI55346 for IBM i 7.2 SI56820 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE64999 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i users of Electronic Customer Support (ECS) functions (PTF orders using SNDPTFORD, all Electronic Service Agent (ESA) functions including sending system inventory and PM Agent data, manual and automatic problem reporting, including the use of Send Service Request (SNDSRVRQS) and remote support). REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, the file /QIBM/UserData/OS400/UniversalConnection/TR USTLIST.JKS may be deleted, causing ECS functions to fail. SNDPTFORD will fail with message CPF8C24: "Error occurred while processing the request"; however, there will not be a previous message which explains the reason for failure. ESA functions will fail with a message similar to the following in the ESA audit log: "WSWS3713E: Connection to the remote host 129.42.160.51:443 failed. Received the following error: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Invalid trust file name of null." RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing PTF SI61011 for i 7.2. SI61011 is included in cumulative PTF package C6306720. 19. 29 Apr 2016 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI60308 for IBM i 7.2 SI60333 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE64718 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, there are no 7.2 functional problems; however, upgrading to 7.3 will encounter failures with SQL catalog views during Option 1 Install. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing PTF SI60543 for i 7.2 and refer to http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/ibmi/soft ware prior to upgrading to i 7.3. SI60543 is included in cumulative PTF package C6306720. 18. 13 Apr 2016 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF61744 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA45541 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users with defective LIC PTF MF61744 applied. REASON DEFECTIVE: Customers using Telnet SSL to connect to the IBM i system will fail to establish a session. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF61880 for i 7.2. Before applying LIC PTF MF61880, it is recommended to permanently remove LIC PTF MF61744 to avoid permanently applying it. MF61880 is included in cumulative PTF package C6306720. 17. 02 Mar 2016 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI58599 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770RD1 APAR NUMBER: SE64221 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users running Content Manager OnDemand with IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM). REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems running Content Manager OnDemand with IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) may experience an issue which can prevent access to historical data stored in TSM and cause newly loaded data to be named incorrectly. The only customers potentially affected are using TSM and have the default instance name of QUSROND. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF SI59863 for i 7.2. SI59863 is included in cumulative PTF package C6127720. 16. 18 Feb 2016 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF61193 for IBM i 7.2 MF61317 for IBM i 7.2 MF61400 for IBM i 7.2 MF61498 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA45367 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTFs, the Translation Look-Aside Buffer Invalidate Entry (TLBIE) throttling mechanism will no longer work. This can lead to performance degradation of the system. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF61524 for i 7.2. MF61524 is included in cumulative PTF package C6127720. 15. 18 Feb 2016 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF61051 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA45362 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: After applying the PTF, systems running certain workloads will experience perfor- mance degradation, including excessive paging in the main storage pools. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF61514 for i 7.2. MF61514 is included in cumulative PTF package C6127720. 14. 03 Feb 2016 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI56592 for IBM i 7.2 SI58571 for IBM i 7.2 SI58879 for IBM i 7.2 SI59094 for IBM i 7.2 SI59417 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE63926 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: If you use Object type or Object attribute to subset the object list in WRKOBJPDM, the list will show the correct type or attribute objects. However, if you proceed to add in a "Position to" request and select any object on the list to be deleted (Option 4), the delete confirmation panel will show a different object instead. If you continue to press Enter to execute, PDM will physically delete the object on the confirmation panel and not the object you intended to delete. The same scenario also occurs with Copy (Option 3), Rename (Option 7), and Move (Option 11) which will apply their specific action on the incorrect object. RECOMMENDATION: Apply PTF SI59479 for i 7.2. SI59479 is included in cumulative PTF package C6306720. 13. 02 Feb 2016 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI52944 for IBM i 7.2 SI57182 for IBM i 7.2 SI58068 for IBM i 7.2 SI58138 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE63673 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users who do not already have PTF SI58138 applied. REASON DEFECTIVE: If these PTFs are applied with DELAYED(*NO) or DELAYED(*IMMDLY) while the system is not in restricted state, there is a PTF timing issue that can cause program QDMCOPEN to be corrupted. Any attempt to open a file or device will then fail with messages CPF4182, CPF9845, or MCH4404. Users will not be able to sign on. If this occurs, the PTF cannot be removed because RMVPTF is dependent on QDMCOPEN and fails with the same error; the operating system must be slip installed to recover. RECOMMENDATION: If you already have PTF SI58138 or PTF SI59096 applied, nothing needs to be done. Otherwise, install the fixing PTF SI59096 for i 7.2 instead. If you plan to install cumulative package C5310720, be sure to fully apply the fixing PTF SI59096 before loading any PTFs from the C5310720 media. SI59096 is included in cumulative PTF package C5311720. 12. 28 Jan 2016 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF61204 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA45290 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: If a system adapter (IOP/IOA) with attached tape resources is re-IPLed, the adapter may FUNCTION CHECK, and not all attached resources will report back into the system. Once this error occurs, a partition IPL may be required before the adapter can be used. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF61391 for i 7.2. MF61391 is included in cumulative PTF package C6127720. 11. 31 Dec 2015 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF60931 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA45160 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users previously encountering message CPI0909 and message CPI0902 during IPLs. REASON DEFECTIVE: The PTF contained algorithms to calculate the minimum amount of main store necessary for the machine pool. On certain systems, the minimum amount of main store calculated was too small. This resulted in a system hang during the IPL because the machine pool was out of memory. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF61176 for i 7.2. MF61176 is included in cumulative PTF package C6127720. 10. 21 Oct 2015 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI57649 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE63005 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i 7.2 operating system users with mirrored load sources. REASON DEFECTIVE: The system may hang with C6003962 during IPL processing if the load source is mirrored and one mirror subunit is suspended or failed. RECOMMENDATION: If mirrored load sources are present, ensure that mirroring is Active prior to installing PTF MF99103. Apply the fixing PTF SI58108 to IBM i 7.2. Note that PTF SI58108 is a distribution requisite of PTF MF99103. If you have applied PTF MF99103 to your system, you should apply the fixing PTF SI58108. SI58108 is included in cumulative PTF package C5310720. 9. 14 Aug 2015 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI56217 for IBM i 7.2 SI56219 for IBM i 7.2 SI56252 for IBM i 7.2 SI56392 for IBM i 7.2 SI56832 for IBM i 7.2 SI56836 for IBM i 7.2 SI56981 for IBM i 7.2 SI57079 for IBM i 7.2 SI57114 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE62444 USERS AFFECTED: Any IBM i operating system user with long- -running DRDA connections where the application server (AS) side has the defective PTF applied. REASON DEFECTIVE: The failure is limited to the use of the SET or VALUES INTO SQL statements and only appears in QRWTSRVR jobs being used by long-running DRDA connections. The most common symptoms are an MCH3601 message to service programs QSQRUN3 or QSQRUN2, or an MCH0601 message. The MCH0601 message will reference the space QSQCURSORS. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing PTF SI57498 for i 7.2. SI57498 is included in cumulative PTF package C5310720. 8. 02 Jul 2015 DEFECTIVE PTF: MH01533 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5733908 APAR NUMBER: MB03922 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users with the following machine types/models: 8284-22A, 8286-41A, 8286-42A. REASON DEFECTIVE: IBM i stand-alone systems (non-HMC managed) upgrading from FW810 to FW830 firmware will encounter a long delay (up to 2 hours). During this long upgrade, SRC D133C002 is posted on the operator panel. NO FURTHER ACTION is required during this time period. To avoid the extended delay during firmware upgrade please install MH01534 (FW810.31), upon availability, and IPL the system prior to installing any FW830 firmware PTF's. This notice does NOT apply to systems that are HMC managed, currently on FW830 or not using IBM i. RECOMMENDATION: If you have already loaded AND applied MH01533, no further action is required. (This can be verified through DSPFMWSTS by checking the *ACTIVE firmware level. If "SV830_048 MH01533" is active, no further action is required.) Otherwise, perform the following IBM i command(s): DSPPTF LICPGM(5733908) SELECT(MH01533) RLS(V1R1M0) If the PTF is not found, no further action is required. If the PTF is in "Save file only" status, issue the following command to delete it: DLTPTF PTF(MH01533) LICPGM(5733908) RLS(V1R1M0) If the PTF is in "Not applied" or "Temporarily applied" status, issue the following commands to remove and delete it: RMVPTF LICPGM(5733908) RLS(V1R1M0) SELECT(MH01533) RMV(*PERM) DLTPTF PTF(MH01533) LICPGM(5733908) RLS(V1R1M0) Once the issue with MH01533 has been resolved, a future firmware level will be available and listed in Fix Central. Apply the fixing PTF MH01534 for Firmware level FW810.31 before upgrading to FW830 firmware, PTF MH01541, or its supersede(s). 7. 11 Jun 2015 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF60224 for IBM i 7.2 MF60169 for IBM i 7.2 MF60119 for IBM i 7.2 MF60058 for IBM i 7.2 MF60034 for IBM i 7.2 MF59993 for IBM i 7.2 MF59985 for IBM i 7.2 MF59976 for IBM i 7.2 MF59891 for IBM i 7.2 MF59880 for IBM i 7.2 MF59855 for IBM i 7.2 MF59846 for IBM i 7.2 MF59841 for IBM i 7.2 MF59830 for IBM i 7.2 MF59821 for IBM i 7.2 MF59820 for IBM i 7.2 MF59765 for IBM i 7.2 MF59727 for IBM i 7.2 MF59627 for IBM i 7.2 MF59585 for IBM i 7.2 MF59573 for IBM i 7.2 MF59553 for IBM i 7.2 MF59526 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA44668 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users running queries with defective LIC PTFs MF60224, MF60169, MF60119, MF60058, MF60034, MF59993, MF59985, MF59976, MF59891, MF59880, MF59855, MF59846, MF59841, MF59830, MF59821, MF59820, MF59765, MF59727, MF59627, MF59585, MF59573, MF59553, or MF59526 applied. REASON DEFECTIVE: The PTF contained algorithms to consider additional indexes during the query optimization phase. In some cases, sub- optimal indexes were being chosen over better indexes. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF60251 for i 7.2. MF60251 is included in cumulative PTF package C5310720. 6. 18 Dec 2014 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI54216 for NLV 2924 SI54217 for NLV 2902 SI54218 for NLV 2903 SI54219 for NLV 2904 SI54220 for NLV 2905 SI54221 for NLV 2906 SI54222 for NLV 2909 SI54223 for NLV 2911 SI54224 for NLV 2912 SI54225 for NLV 2913 SI54226 for NLV 2914 SI54227 for NLV 2922 SI54228 for NLV 2923 SI54229 for NLV 2925 SI54230 for NLV 2926 SI54231 for NLV 2928 SI54232 for NLV 2929 SI54233 for NLV 2930 SI54234 for NLV 2931 SI54235 for NLV 2932 SI54236 for NLV 2933 SI54237 for NLV 2937 SI54238 for NLV 2938 SI54239 for NLV 2939 SI54240 for NLV 2940 SI54241 for NLV 2942 SI54242 for NLV 2954 SI54243 for NLV 2956 SI54244 for NLV 2957 SI54245 for NLV 2958 SI54246 for NLV 2961 SI54247 for NLV 2962 SI54248 for NLV 2963 SI54249 for NLV 2966 SI54250 for NLV 2972 SI54251 for NLV 2974 SI54252 for NLV 2975 SI54253 for NLV 2976 SI54254 for NLV 2978 SI54255 for NLV 2979 SI54256 for NLV 2980 SI54257 for NLV 2981 SI54258 for NLV 2984 SI54259 for NLV 2986 SI54260 for NLV 2987 SI54261 for NLV 2989 SI54262 for NLV 2992 SI54263 for NLV 2994 SI54264 for NLV 2995 SI54265 for NLV 2996 SI54266 for NLV 2998 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770TC1 APAR NUMBER: SE60871 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: If one or more of the National Language Version (NLV) PTFs are applied and then 5770TC1 is reinstalled without removing the NLV PTF(s) first, the system will hang in the unattended IPL process if the NLV PTF(s) is/are reapplied as delayed. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing NLV PTF(s) for i 7.2 when it/they become available. SI55607 is included in cumulative PTF package C5135720. 5. 11 Nov 2014 DEFECTIVE PTF: SI54605 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770SS1 APAR NUMBER: SE60609 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: When using the System Snap function (SYSSNAP)of MGTOOLS to collect data and store it in the IFS, the tool creates a directory under /tmp to store the requested data. In very rare circumstances, the program will get an error and use /qibm as the IFS structure, resulting in the removal of the contents of that directory. It should be noted that only IBM Licensed Program Products use the /qibm directory, and there is no exposure to client data residing in the IFS in other directories. To avoid the unlikely occurrence of the SYSSNAP collection clearing data in the /qibm directory, use the OUTPUT parameter to store the output in a physical file (*PF) rather than the IFS (*IFS). In the unlikely event that this problem is encountered, you should call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378) to open a PMR with the IBM i Software Support team to determine the appropriate recovery option. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing PTF SI55314 for i 7.2. SI55314 is included in cumulative PTF package C5135720. 4. 02 Jul 2014 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF58655 for IBM i 7.2 MF58694 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA43887 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users who use Independent Auxiliary Storage Pools (IASPS) with geographic mirroring. REASON DEFECTIVE: Target system may crash when resuming geographic mirroring. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF58784 for i 7.2. MF58784 is included in cumulative PTF package C4276720. 3. 22 May 2014 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF58573 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA43784 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i 7.2 operating system users. REASON DEFECTIVE: An optical media formatted with file systems other than UDF will cause HFS and IFS file read operations to fail with message OPT1815. This may prevent optical devices from being used to install program fixes. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF58615 for i 7.2. MF58615 is included in cumulative PTF package C4276720. 2. 22 May 2014 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF58351 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA43763 USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i 7.2 operating system users with defective LIC PTF MF58351 applied. REASON DEFECTIVE: Unloading a virtual optical volume using LODIMGCLGE OPTION(*UNLOAD) or LODIMGCLG OPTION(*UNLOAD) can leave a mutex lock on the IFS file containing the virtual volume. Subsequent operations may hang indefinitely. The hang may include PWRDWNSYS, and the recovery may require an HMC immediate power down to recover. RECOMMENDATION: Apply the fixing LIC PTF MF58615 for i 7.2. MF58573 is included in cumulative PTF package C4276720. 1. 15 May 2014 DEFECTIVE PTF: MF58351 for IBM i 7.2 LICENSED PROGRAM = 5770999 APAR NUMBER: MA43763 Item updated 22 May 2014, see Item 2. OMITTING A PTF -------------- Refer to Appendix A in the detailed cumulative PTF package installation instructions. REMOVING A PTF -------------- Refer to the IBM Knowledge Center: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ssw_ibm_i IBM i and related software->Maintaining and managing IBM i and related software ->Using software fixes->Removing software fixes) R E A D E R C O M M E N T S ----------------------------- Questions concerning this file should be directed to your provider of software service.