A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
xmalloc garbage collector not traversing all kernel heaps causing pinned kernel heap growth.
Local fix
Problem summary
********************************************************* * USERS AFFECTED: * Systems running the 7100-03 Technology Level with * bos.mp64 below the 7.1.3.2 level. ********************************************************* * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * xmalloc garbage collector is not traversing all kernel * heaps, causing pinned and virtual memory growth. This * can lead to low memory or low paging space issues, * resulting in performance degradations and, in some * cases, a system hang or crash. ********************************************************* * RECOMMENDATION: * Install APAR IV53587. * Prior to fix availability, an interim fix is available * from either * ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/ifixes/iv53587/ * https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/ifixes/iv53587/ *********************************************************
Problem conclusion
correct garbage collection
Temporary fix
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Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV53587
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
YesPE
HIPER
YesHIPER
Submitted date
2013-12-27
Closed date
2013-12-27
Last modified date
2014-05-23
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
AIX V7.1
Fixed component ID
5765H4000
Applicable component levels
R710 PSY U858978
UP14/05/22 I 1000 ®
PTF to Fileset Mapping
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Document Information
Modified date:
23 May 2014