Date: 2009-08-27
OS: AIX 
OS Version: 5.1b 5.2 5.3
Etrack Incidents: 1818629, 1823938

Errors/Problems Fixed:
e1818629 (1216015) VVR: Flush rp_flowcontrolq without caring about generation order if Rlink is disconnected
e1823938 (1299554) VVR : Primary site panicked during /scripts/olr/logresize_secondary. tc


Install/Uninstall Instructions:
Installation Procedure:
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If the currently installed VRTSvxvm is below 5.0.1.0 level, you
must upgrade VRTSvxvm to 5.0.1.0 level before installing this patch.

AIX maintenance levels and APARs can be downloaded from the
IBM web site:

        http://techsupport.services.ibm.com


1. Since the patch process will configure the new kernel extensions,
ensure that no VxVM volumes are in use or open or mounted before
starting the installation procedure

2. Use the installp or Smit to install the patch image.

   Using installp:

   0. Before applying this patch, please kill the vxsvc process:

        /opt/VRTSob/bin/vxsvcctrl stop

   1. To apply this patch, use following command.

        installp -ag -d ./VRTSvxvm.05.00.0001.0514.bff VRTSvxvm

   2. To apply and commit this patch, use following command

        installp -acg -d ./VRTSvxvm.05.00.0001.0514.bff VRTSvxvm

   NOTE: Please refer installp(1M) man page for clear understanding
   on APPLY & COMMIT state of the package/patch.

   Using Smit:

        Software Installation and Maintenance ->
        Install and Update Software ->
        Update Installed Software to Latest Level

   3. Reboot the system after the installation is complete.


Deinstallation Procedure:
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If patch installation is in "APPLY" state, patch image can be rejected
or deinstalled. Before rejecting the patch stop the vxconfigd using the
following command
        vxdctl stop

For rejecting the patch image, please use following
command

     installp -r VRTSvxvm 5.0.1.514

This command will reject/deinstall the VRTSvxvm 5.0.1.514(MP1 RP5 HF14) patch.
Patch contents cannot be rejected/deinstalled if it is in COMMITed state.
Please start vxconfigd manually or reboot the system.

NOTE: Please refer SF 5.0 Installation Guide for AIX minimum level
requirements.

Additional Notes: