A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
lsmksysb fails on some tape drives when block_size=0
Local fix
Set block_size=512 using the chdev command or use SMIT to alter the tape drive block size.
Problem summary
Symptoms on tape backup are: Creating tape boot image ................................. Copying backup to tape. 0512-008 mksysb: The /usr/bin/dd command failed with return code of 0. Backup canceled.
Problem conclusion
The solution for tape backup is to default to 512 bs
Temporary fix
Comments
5300-12 - use AIX APAR IV37327 6100-07 - use AIX APAR IV58276 6100-08 - use AIX APAR IV57826 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV50941 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV50941 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV50941 7100-01 - use AIX APAR IV57522 7100-02 - use AIX APAR IV56974 7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV50855
APAR Information
APAR number
IV50855
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2013-10-15
Closed date
2013-10-15
Last modified date
2014-08-14
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 V7.1
Fixed component ID
5765H4000
Applicable component levels
R710 PSY U858992
UP14/05/22 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U858992 bos.sysmgt.sysbr 7.1.3.15
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 August 2014