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IC55709: TSM API Can Incorrectly Store Data Under Specific Conditions
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| | | Abstract | | Under certain conditions the TSM API can back up or archive data incorrectly to the TSM Server. This can only happen when all of the following are used: LAN-Free data movement, encryption, and compression. | | | | | | Content | PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
When using the TSM API in combination with all of the following options during backup or archive operations, the TSM API can back up or archive data incorrectly to the TSM Server. This can only happen when all of the following conditions are true: - LAN-Free data movement is used
- TSM DES56 or AES128 encryption is used
- TSM compression is used
- The compression operation results in a file size greater than 32 KB
There will be no errors communicated during the backup/archive operation. The problem will only become evident when you try to restore or retrieve the data.
WHAT IS THE RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM?
You will be permanently unable to restore or retrieve the data. The problem will manifest itself on restore or retrieve operations in one of several ways: - A message will be issued indicating the data format is invalid.
- A message will be issued indicating the data could not be decompressed.
- The application that uses the API might crash.
WHAT API LEVELS ARE AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM?
This problem exists in the TSM API versions: - 5.3.0.0 – 5.3.5.5
- 5.4.0.0 – 5.4.1.6
- 5.5.0.0 – 5.5.0.5
WHICH PLATFORMS ARE AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM?
All API platforms that support a combination of LAN-Free data movement, encryption, and compression: - AIX
- HP-UX
- Linux
- Solaris
- Windows
WHICH APPLICATIONS ARE AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM?
Any application that uses an affected level of the TSM API to send data to the TSM server is affected when all of the previously described conditions are met.
RECOMMENDATION
IBM strongly urges you to apply the fix to this problem as soon as it is available for your API version and platform. Until the fix is available, you should ensure that do not enable the exact combination of product features that cause the problem.
WHERE CAN I OBTAIN A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM?
Click on the platform name in this table to take you to the code download directory for the platform and fix level. Interim fixes and fix packs are cumulative, so interim fixes or fix packs after these fix levels will also include the fix.
| Fix Level | Date Available | Platforms | | 5.5.1.0 | June 27, 2008 | AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows | | 5.5.0.6 | April 11, 2008 | AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows | | 5.4.2.0 | March 28, 2008 | AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows | | 5.3.6.0 | April 30, 2008 | AIX, Linux x86 (RHEL 3), Solaris SPARC (Solaris 8), Windows x32 (Windows 2000) |
It is not required to upgrade your Tivoli Data Protection components in order to obtain the fix for this problem. The fix is included in the API packages. Therefore, you may simply download and install the API fix that supports the version that you are using.
Tivoli Data Protection components that release after the publication of this flash will ship the corrected V5.5.0.6 API in their respective media refresh packages:
WHO CAN I CALL IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM?
After reviewing this document, if you think your data might be affected or if you are not sure whether your data might be affected, contact IBM technical support for further assistance. Be sure to say that you are calling about APAR IC55709.
IBM technical support will work with you to: - Help you determine whether your data might be affected.
- Help you determine which objects, if any, are affected.
| | | | | | | | Cross Reference information | | Segment | Product | Component | Platform | Version | Edition | | Storage Management | IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Advanced Copy Services | Not Applicable | AIX | Version Independent | Edition Independent | | Storage Management | IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Copy Services | Not Applicable | Windows | Version Independent | Edition Independent | | Storage Management | IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases | Not Applicable | AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows | Version Independent | Edition Independent | | Storage Management | IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Enterprise Resource Planning | Not Applicable | AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows | Version Independent | Edition Independent | | Storage Management | IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail | Not Applicable | AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows | Version Independent | Edition Independent | | Storage Management | IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for System Backup and Recovery | Not Applicable | AIX | Version Independent | Edition Independent |
| Product Alias/Synonym | | Tivoli Storage Manager | | |
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| | Software | |
| | Storage Management | |
| | Data Protection | |
| | IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Databases | |
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AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows
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| Software version: |
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5.3, 5.4, 5.5
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| Reference #: |
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1301637
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| IBM Group: |
| | Software Group |
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| Modified date: |
| | 2008-07-22 |
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