A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Performing a nim backup db operation may fail with the tar usage message. tar: /tmp/_nimbak.lst.9568356: Invalid tape length Try 'tar --help' or 'tar --usage' for more information. The problem is caused by nim calling the Linux version of tar.
Local fix
Uninstall the Linux version of tar.
Problem summary
Performing a nim backup db operation may fail with the tar usage message. tar: /tmp/_nimbak.lst.9568356: Invalid tape length Try 'tar --help' or 'tar --usage' for more information. The problem is caused by nim calling the Linux version of tar.
Problem conclusion
Added the full path of the tar command to the backup script.
Temporary fix
Comments
6100-08 - use AIX APAR IV70042 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV66426 7100-02 - use AIX APAR IV70287 7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV65534
APAR Information
APAR number
IV70042
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 U868383
UP15/09/18 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U868383 bos.sysmgt.nim.master 6.1.8.20
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 December 2021