A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The netstat/entstat "Timeout Errors" field for devices using the nmentdd network device driver can be greater than the actual number of errors due to a single error being counted twice in some conditions. Some network devices using this device driver are: 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet PCI-Express Adapter (e4143a16e4143009) 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet PCI-Express Adapter (e4143a16e4140909) 2-Port Integrated Gigabit Ethernet PCI-Express Adapter (e4143a161410ed03) 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet PCI-Express Combo Adapter (e4143a161410a003)
Local fix
Problem summary
The netstat/entstat "Timeout Errors" field for FC8291 can be greater than the actual number of errors due to a single error being counted twice in some conditions.
Problem conclusion
Code changed so that the tx_timeout counter gets incremented only once per actual timeout.
Temporary fix
Comments
6100-08 - use AIX APAR IV69984 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV68793 7100-02 - use AIX APAR IV70236 7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV69521
APAR Information
APAR number
IV69984
Reported component name
AIX 610 STD EDI
Reported component ID
5765G6200
Reported release
610
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2015-02-26
Closed date
2015-02-26
Last modified date
2015-09-30
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 610 STD EDI
Fixed component ID
5765G6200
Applicable component levels
R610 PSY U868776
UP15/09/18 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U868776 devices.pciex.e4143a16e4143009.rte 6.1.8.16
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 December 2021