OpenVMS v7.3-1 | Cluster | SYSMAN | insufficient event flags

[Hejib]

Hi,
We have a 4 node cross site cluster, OpenVMS v7.3-1 and we've just noticed some strange behaviour with SYSMAN. We get -
%SYSMAN-I-NODERR, error returned from node TARGET
-LIB-F-INSEF, insufficient event flags
I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do next.
We are running an old version of VMS , we missing some key patches, but any pointers would be really helpful.
Thanks.

[Jan van den Ende]

Graham,

one more detail please:
_WHAT_ are you trying to run using SYSMAN, or do you get it already with just something simple, like
SYSMAN> DO SHOW TIME , as opposed to
SYSMAN DO @ ?

Proost.

Have one on me.

jpe

[Hejib]

Hi,
Just a simple command - 'do show time' in fact.
Thank you.

[John Gillings · Accepted solution]

Graham,

There are a number of patches that deal with SYSMAN INSEF errors. Medium term, I'd recommend getting to at least V7.3-2 and applying all the most recent rating 1 patches.

In the short term, stop SMISERVER on the target node that's reporting the error, then restart it:

$ @SYS$SYSTEM:STARTUP SMISERVER

The exact trigger depends on your SYSMAN usage and what version you're running.

[Hejib]

Hi,
this has fixed my problem.
thank you.

[Hejib]

The solution offered has fixed my problem.
Cheers!