IBM Spectrum Protect Server Readme

Version 8, Release 1, Modification 10.200

ATTENTION

This is interim fix (patch) level 8.1.10.200.

It is intended to provide relief for critical problems where a local circumvention is unavailable.

A limited amount of testing was done to verify the fixes. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you perform additional testing before you put the package into a production environment.

These fixes will be tested further by the IBM Spectrum Protect development team and included in the next maintenance (fix pack) level.

Contents

Fix history
System requirements
Supported hardware
Getting started
Updates, limitations, and known problems
Updates for previous levels
Notices and trademarks

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Fix history

To learn about APARs that are addressed in V8.1.10 interim fix levels, see APARs fixed in IBM Spectrum Protect server 8.1.10 interim fix levels.

Known issue with NAS backup operations: If your system environment includes a network-attached storage (NAS) file server and you are using the network data management protocol (NDMP) to run a differential backup operation, the operation might fail. You might see ANR9999D messages that are similar to the following examples:

ANR9999D_4237730896 SdAdjustBuf(sdbuf.c:1735) Thread<371>: The number of CQ slots for session 000000BD65823CE0 is being reduced to ZERO.(SESSION: 28)

ANR9999D Thread<371> issued message 9999 from: (SESSION: 28)

ANR9999D Thread<371>  7ffdab864504 OutDiagToCons()+b4(SESSION: 28)

ANR9999D Thread<371>  7ffdab85db72 outDiagfExt()+112(SESSION: 28)

ANR9999D Thread<371>  7ffdab5a31c8 SdAdjustBuf()+4b8(SESSION: 28)

If you experience this issue, contact IBM Software Support.

System requirements

For information about system requirements, see the server requirements website.

Supported hardware

For information about supported devices and hardware, see the supported devices websites:

Getting started

For information about installing an interim fix, see the following links:

Updates, limitations, and known problems

For information about the known issue related to NAS file servers, see Fix history.

Publication updates, limitations, and known problems are documented in the form of individual technotes in the knowledge base of the IBM Spectrum Protect Support portal. As problems are discovered and resolved, the IBM Software Support team updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you might be able to find workarounds, solutions to problems, and updates for the product documentation.

Updates for previous levels

Readme files and release notes for previous levels of the V8.1 server are available online.

Notices and trademarks

Where to find documentation

Product documentation is available online. Documentation is available in PDF or HTML formats, or in most cases both.

To use the PDF format, you can obtain the Adobe Acrobat Reader. To install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your operating system, run the appropriate installation file, and follow the online installation instructions.

You can also visit the IBM Spectrum Protect Support portal for flashes (alerts from technical support), client requirements, server requirements, supported devices, manuals, and downloads. Search problem reports and other service information for topics of interest. Register at the site to use "My support" to create a customized support page for your use.

To participate in user discussions about IBM Spectrum Protect, subscribe to an Internet listserv forum. This forum is not officially supported by IBM, but IBM support people do participate in the discussions, along with other users. You can subscribe by sending a note to listserv@vm.marist.edu that contains the following command in the message body:

SUBSCRIBE ADSM-L yourfirstname yourlastname

Posts can then be sent to: adsm-l@vm.marist.edu.

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