MFE zDP: Incorrect RC for the QUERY command. New message EIP0287W/E introduced
Summary: Incorrect RC for the QUERY command
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Symptoms
The QUERY TGT,STATUS,DEVICE command returns RC=0 when one of the PowerMax systems in TGT is offline.
The QUERY VDG command returns RC=0 when the VDG contains devices that have been deleted from the PowerMax system.
zDP Definition Utility has been updated to set final return code based on the MAX_RC and the warning/error message severity.
If a device does not exist on a PowerMax system, the device entry in the QUERY output is marked with a '*'.
The QUERY VDG command returns RC=0 when the VDG contains devices that have been deleted from the PowerMax system.
zDP Definition Utility has been updated to set final return code based on the MAX_RC and the warning/error message severity.
If a device does not exist on a PowerMax system, the device entry in the QUERY output is marked with a '*'.
A new message will also be issued: EIP0287W/E VDG <vdg_name>, SYMM <gk/symm-serial>, some devices were not found on the controller
Cause
This is due to a software issue.
Resolution
Permanent fix:
- For Mainframe Enablers 8.5, PTF SF85107 has been developed to correct the issue. It is available to download from Dell Online Support.
Additional Information
PTF cover note:
++PTF(SF85107) REWORK(2021333) . ++VER(Z038) FMID(SSCF850) PRE( SF85068 SF85084 ) /* *------------------------------------------------------------- * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION(S): * ------------------------------------------------------------ * PROBLEM FIXED: OPT 590911 585747 * USERS AFFECTED: zDP users * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Incorrect RC for the QUERY command * DESCRIPTION DETAIL: * * The QUERY TGT,STATUS,DEVICE command returns RC=0 when one * of the PowerMax systems in TGT is offline. * The QUERY VDG command returns RC=0 when the VDG contains * devices that have been deleted from the PowerMax system. * * PROBLEM RESOLUTION: * * zDP Definition Utility has been updated to set final return * code based on the MAX_RC and the warning/error message * severity. * If a device doesn't exist on a PowerMax system, the device * entry in the QUERY output will be marked with a '*'. * A new message will also be issued: * EIP0287W/E VDG <vdg_name>, SYMM <gk/symm-serial>, some * devices were not found on the controller * * * MODULES: EIPINIT * EIPMTBL * * ------------------------------------------------------------ * SF85107 29 Nov 2021 12:03:35 * ------------------------------------------------------------ * OPT Summary * The following OPTs were addressed by this PTF: * * 585747 590911 * *-------------------------------------------------------------
Affected Products
Mainframe EnablersArticle Properties
Article Number: 000196303
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 22 Jul 2023
Version: 4
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