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09-21-2009 07:35 AM
09-21-2009 07:35 AM
MSL6060 fibre tape connectivity to AIX server
We have a unique issue with the MSL6060 fibre tape library connectivity with our AIX P5 servers. For whatever reason, the devices go into a DEFINED state once we try to add the tape drives via Data Protector 6.1. We also have had a call logged to IBM regarding this issue but not getting a solution.
All zoning is correct and we have the MSL6060 NSRs utilizing 'Port 0 Device Mapping'. We have no issues with Windows or HP-UX. We also have other AIX server throughout the world working perfectly with other HP Tape Libraries via (non MSL6060s however)fibre connectivity.
Best practice is that we seperate HBAs for data and tape, but we don't have that luxury and we have been through some exhaustive cross-checks, compatibility matrices, etc... and have done hours of trouble shooting to no avail.
Also, all our AIX servers are on the same OS level and TL release. All HBA drivers are the same release, etc...
Has anyone else had a similar issue as described above? If so, please help me out here. ;-)
Thanks in advance.
All zoning is correct and we have the MSL6060 NSRs utilizing 'Port 0 Device Mapping'. We have no issues with Windows or HP-UX. We also have other AIX server throughout the world working perfectly with other HP Tape Libraries via (non MSL6060s however)fibre connectivity.
Best practice is that we seperate HBAs for data and tape, but we don't have that luxury and we have been through some exhaustive cross-checks, compatibility matrices, etc... and have done hours of trouble shooting to no avail.
Also, all our AIX servers are on the same OS level and TL release. All HBA drivers are the same release, etc...
Has anyone else had a similar issue as described above? If so, please help me out here. ;-)
Thanks in advance.
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09-21-2009 08:55 AM
09-21-2009 08:55 AM
Re: MSL6060 fibre tape connectivity to AIX server
Hi Joe,
How exactly do you have the library cabled ?
I'm wondering if you're being caught out due to the issue discussed in this advisory:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00659626〈=en&cc=us&taskId=101&prodSeriesId=316040&prodTypeId=12169
Maybe AIX handles errors different to other OSs and causes them to get into the state you're seeing...
Hope this helps,
Regards,
Rob
How exactly do you have the library cabled ?
I'm wondering if you're being caught out due to the issue discussed in this advisory:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00659626〈=en&cc=us&taskId=101&prodSeriesId=316040&prodTypeId=12169
Maybe AIX handles errors different to other OSs and causes them to get into the state you're seeing...
Hope this helps,
Regards,
Rob
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