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IZ98301: HBA DRIVER LOGS LINK DOWN TOO OFTEN APPLIES TO AIX 5300-11

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • On some Cisco Nexus switches, the adapter will trigger link
    flaps on detach can cause the port to be disabled.
    

Local fix

Problem summary

  • On some Cisco Nexus switches, the adapter will trigger link
    flaps on detach can cause the port to be disabled.
    

Problem conclusion

  • Perform a more robust link quiesce procedure to ensure the PHY
    or laser is disabled.
    

Temporary fix

Comments

  • 5300-10 - use AIX APAR IZ98323
    5300-11 - use AIX APAR IZ98301
    5300-12 - use AIX APAR IZ98062
    6100-03 - use AIX APAR IZ97855
    6100-04 - use AIX APAR IZ97576
    6100-05 - use AIX APAR IZ97260
    6100-06 - use AIX APAR IZ97095
    7100-00 - use AIX APAR IZ97018
    

APAR Information

  • APAR number

    IZ98301

  • Reported component name

    AIX 5.3

  • Reported component ID

    5765G0300

  • Reported release

    530

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Submitted date

    2011-04-06

  • Closed date

    2011-04-06

  • Last modified date

    2013-04-16

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

    IZ97018

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

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    AIX 5.3

  • Fixed component ID

    5765G0300

Applicable component levels

  • R530 PSY U840827

       UP11/06/16 I 1000

PTF to Fileset Mapping

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 April 2013