TSM: Linux x86/x86_64 Client Requirements

IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Linux x86/x86_64 Client Requirements

For an overview of TSM Client and Server supported operating systems and platforms:

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21243309

Link to latest Server and Client downloads:

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21239415

Hardware and Software Requirements

TSM client schedule backup fails with RC=12 although backup is complete

Technote (troubleshooting)

Problem(Abstract)

A TSM client schedule may be reported as failed with a return code of 12, for example,
"ANS1512E Scheduled event 'DAILY_INCREMENTAL' failed. Return code = 12"
although the schedule backup does complete.

Cause

Working as designed

TSM: Troubleshooting Guides for Tivoli Storage Manager

General troubleshooting guidance for Tivoli Storage Manager:

• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Problem Determination (version 5.5)
• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Problem Determination (version 6.1)
• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Problem Determination (version 6.2)
• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Problem Determination (version 6.3.3)

TSM: Enabling logging of TSM server service on Windows

Question

Is there any logging to check what the server is doing when starting the server as a service?

Cause

When starting the Tivoli Storage Manager server in the foreground using dsmserv command, there are logging information in the command windows to see what actions the server is taking. However, if the server is started using the Windows service, there is no logging information. This is especially helpful when debuging problems in regard to the service failing to start.

AIX: chvg -g on scalable and mirror pool VGs can fail with 0516-058 lchangevg: Not enough memory available now.

Problem summary:

Can not increase size of scalable volume group with mirror pool with 29 and more hdisks on AIX 6.1.

Problem description:

chvg -g on scalable and mirror pool VGs can fail with

# chvg -g VGName

0516-058 lchangevg: Not enough memory available now.

         Try again later

0516-732 chvg: Unable to change volume group VGName

if the VG has 29 or more hdisks

TSM: Server doesn't start after upgrade from 6.2.3 to 6.2.4 - page corruption issue on TSMDB1

Technote (troubleshooting)

Problem(Abstract)

TSM Server doesn't start after upgrade from 6.2.3 to 6.2.4

Google does redirect of blogger sites to a country-specific URL (ccTLD)

In last days I noticed that Google redirects my blog from address radek-it.blogspot.com to radek-it.blogspot.cz.

I googled today to know the reason of doing that and here is the explanation:

http://support.google.com/blogger/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2402711

How can they do such change without noticing blog owners?
Yes, I know, it's for free but anyway I don't agree with this process and I'm considering to move blog from blogger to own web hosting with another blogging application.

TSM Client Functional Compatibility Table for versions 6.1, 6.2, 6.3

Which IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) servers support and are compatible with the major new functionality in the TSM 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 clients?

Database size, database reorganization, and performance considerations for Tivoli Storage Manager Version 6 servers

Technote (troubleshooting)

Problem(Abstract)

Unexpected database growth and reduced server performance can occur over time on a Tivoli Storage Manager Version 6 server.

For more check IBM web site:

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21452146&myns=swgtiv&mynp=OCSSGSG7&mync=E

How to check missing library volumes in TSM using QUERY LIBVOLUME and SHOW SLOTS

Technote (troubleshooting)

Problem(Abstract)

Missing library volumes from the QUERY LIBVOLUME output when compared with the SHOW SLOTS output.

Estimating deduplication on a TSM server database and storage pools

Determining the impact of deduplication on a Tivoli Storage Manager server database and storage pools

How can I tell how much Tivoli Storage Manager server database space is being consumed to manage my deduplicated storage pools? How much data am I saving in my deduplicated storage pools? If my server continues to manage more and more data, how much growth can I expect within my database? This document addresses these questions from a cost-benefit angle. 


For information go to IBM web site:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21596944

Resolving errors with the Ultrium tape drives

This article lists error codes that can appear on the single-character display (SCD) of the Ultrium tape drives and describes each error.

Tape Alert flags supported by the Ultrium tape drives

This table lists the Tape Alert Flags that are supported by the Ultrium tape drives.

Brocade FOS 6.x and 7.x Interoperability and FOS 7.x Supported Products

How to check If old SAN switches with FOS 6.x are supported to be connected with new SAN SW with FOS 7.x?

FOS V7.0 is only supported on 16G and 8G platforms. 
Means all 2498-xxx  and 2499-xxx products sold by IBM.

IBM POWER 6 & 7 systems facts inc. rPerf and features

Need a quick reference for IBM Power ® Systems -- including Power processor-based BladeCenter® blade servers and IBM PureFlex™ compute nodes? The Facts and Features reports give you a side-by-side comparison of the various systems available with many of their key specifications and information about supported AIX, IBM i and Linux versions.

http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/power/hardware/reports/factsfeatures.html