A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
new function
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: RMF users * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: RMF support for IBM Virtual Flash * * Memory and Multi-Threading on SAPs. * * * * Following RMF reports were changed: * * - Postprocessor Storage Class Memory * * Activity * * - Monitor III SCM Activity * * * * Following SMF record is modified: * * - SMF 74 subtype 10 Storage class * * memory configuration measurement * * section * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** New function APAR to provide RMF support for IBM Virtual Flash Memory and Multi-Threading on System Assist Processors. +--------------------------------------------------------------+ >>>>>> POSTPROCESSOR SCM ACTIVITY REPORT <<<<<< The Postprocessor Storage Class Memory Activity report is enhanced to report IBM Virtual Flash Memory activity. Enhanced report fields for IBM Virtual Flash Memory: Card ID The identifier of the flash adapter card. VFM is reported if the hardware has configured Virtual Flash Memory. Util(%) The average utilization of the flash card during the interval as reported by the SCM measurement facility. The average utilization of Virtual Flash Memory is reported as the percentage of the time spent on System Assist Processors (SAP) for SCM processing compared to the total available SAP time in this reporting interval. +--------------------------------------------------------------+ >>>>>> MONITOR III SCM ACTIVITY REPORT <<<<<< The Monitor III Storage Class Memory Activity report is enhanced to report IBM Virtual Flash Memory activity. Enhanced report fields for IBM Virtual Flash Memory: Card ID The identifier of the flash adapter card. VFM is reported if the hardware has configured Virtual Flash Memory. Util(%) The average utilization of the flash card during the interval as reported by the SCM measurement facility. The average utilization of Virtual Flash Memory is reported as the percentage of the time spent on System Assist Processors (SAP) for SCM processing compared to the total available SAP time in this reporting interval. +--------------------------------------------------------------+ >>>>> SMF RECORD TYPE 74 SUBTYPE 10 - SCM ACTIVITY <<<<< Field descriptions in the Storage class memory configuration measurement data section are changed: OFFSET NAME LEN FORMAT DESCRIPTION ... 44 x2C R7410CWUC 4 binary Utilization at CPC level. This value designates the sum of the average CPC utilization per second in percent multiplied by the number of seconds of this interval. 48 x30 R7410CWU 4 binary Utilization at LPAR level. This value designates the sum of the average LPAR utilization per second in percent multiplied by the number of seconds of this interval. Fields are added to the Storage class memory configuration measurement data section: OFFSET NAME LEN FORMAT DESCRIPTION ... 52 x34 R7410FLG 1 binary Flag byte. Bit Meaning when set 0 SCM resource type is Virtual Flash Memory 1-7 Reserved. 53 x35 3 Reserved.
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Comments
KEYWORDS: E3906/K
APAR Information
APAR number
OA50761
Reported component name
RMF
Reported component ID
566527404
Reported release
790
Status
CLOSED UR1
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
YesSpecatt / New Function / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-06-21
Closed date
2017-08-30
Last modified date
2017-10-02
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UA93177 UA93178 UA93179
Modules/Macros
ERBMFBSR ERBMFIZS ERBMFRGR ERBPCTBL ERBPPRSM ERBRMFPP ERBSMFI ERB3GCTC ERB3GISS ERB3GMEM ERB3GSMF ERB3GSMM ERB3RSCM ERB3RTBR ERB3SCM2 GPMHTC
| SA380667XX | SC342665XX |
Fix information
Fixed component name
RMF
Fixed component ID
566527404
Applicable component levels
R7AJ PSY UA93179
UP17/09/07 P F709
R7A0 PSY UA93177
UP17/09/07 P F709
R790 PSY UA93178
UP17/09/07 P F709
Fix is available
Select the PTF appropriate for your component level. You will be required to sign in. Distribution on physical media is not available in all countries.
[{"Business Unit":{"code":"BU054","label":"Systems w\/TPS"},"Product":{"code":"SG19M","label":"APARs - z\/OS environment"},"Component":"","ARM Category":[],"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"790","Edition":"","Line of Business":{"code":"","label":""}},{"Business Unit":{"code":null,"label":null},"Product":{"code":"SG19O","label":"APARs - MVS environment"},"Component":"","ARM Category":[],"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"790","Edition":"","Line of Business":{"code":"","label":""}}]
Document Information
Modified date:
02 October 2017