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IV59077: UNICAST MODE TCPSOCK CONNECTIONS BOUNCING UP/DOWN APPLIES TO AIX 7100-04

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • When running in a Unicast cluster with multiple interfaces,
the tcpsock interfaces can bounce between each interface.
Can be observed in the AHAFS events.

It brings UP one interface then later takes it DOWN
and brings up another interface. It does this over and over.
Depending on when, it can cause missed packets.

Local fix

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Problem summary


    

  • When running in a Unicast cluster with multiple interfaces,
the tcpsock interfaces can bounce between each interface.
Can be observed in the AHAFS events.

It brings UP one interface then later takes it DOWN
and brings up another interface. It does this over and over.
Depending on when, it can cause missed packets.

    



Problem conclusion


    

  • If an interface is the only active one, do not restrict it.

    



Temporary fix


    

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Comments


    

  • 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV59043
6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV59043
6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV59043
7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV59108
7100-04 - use AIX APAR IV59077

    



APAR Information




    

  • APAR number
    IV59077
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  • Reported component name
    AIX V7.1
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  • Reported component ID
    5765H4000
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  • Reported release
    710
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  • Status
    CLOSED  PER
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  • PE
    NoPE
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  • HIPER
    NoHIPER
    • 

  • Submitted date
    2014-04-10
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  • Closed date
    2014-04-10
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  • Last modified date
    2016-05-10
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  • APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
    

    
IV59043
    

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  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
    

    
002PC0Ÿ
    

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Fix information


    

  • Fixed component name
    AIX V7.1
    • 

  • Fixed component ID
    5765H4000
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Applicable component levels


    

  • R710  PSY  U861566
       UP15/11/22  I  1000
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            Modified date:
            

            10 May 2016
            

            
                      

        


        

        


      

    

  



    

  

  
    
            

          
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