Zlatko (et al), I'm not sure that info in the redbook applies any longer...I wrote that particular piece, and although it was valid at the time, remember that it was written for the 4.1 TSM code/firmware etc.
It may or may not apply any longer; I'd check with support before accepting that as gospel. -Lloyd On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 08:41:37 -0500 "Rivera, Jose Spri" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is an interesting one - Also applies to FC6228 > http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/eserver/pseries/library/hardware_docs/sa23/2325 > 50.pdf > pg 24 > Will try on new tsm server > > Thanks Zlatko > > Jose Rivera > Ris Infrastructure > 908-298-3568 > 1-800-PAGE-MCI #1376812 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Zlatko Krastev/ACIT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 1:59 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: LTO 3583 Drive errors with TSM 5.1.5.2 on AIX 5.1 > > > Henry, > > sorry for delayed answer (have been on a training and was unable to read > all mail on time). As expected you did not changed the adapter (to > handle larger blocks for tape operations). Look at max_xfer_size > parameter - it has to be changed to 0x1000000 (one zero more, in decimal > from 1 MB to 16 MB). This is NOT described in any of TSM's manuals :-(( > It can be found as Important note on p.52 in redbook "Using TSM in SAN > Environment" (SG24-6132-00), Chapter 3"Building a SAN Environment", > section "3.1.1. RS/6000". > > Zlatko Krastev > IT Consultant > > > > > > > Henrry Aranda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent by: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 29.01.2003 > 23:01 Please respond to "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > cc: > Subject: Re: LTO 3583 Drive errors with TSM 5.1.5.2 on > AIX > 5.1 > > > Zlatko > No, I did not changed any settings for the FC HBA. The output of the AIX > command "lsattr -El fcsN" are the following: > > - For fcs0 > bus_intr_lvl 20 Bus interruptlevel False > intr_priority 3 Interrupt priority False > bus_io_addr 0x2ec00 Bus I/O address False > bus_mem_addr 0xc8020000 Bus memory address False > lg_term_dma 0x200000 N/A True > max_xfer_size 0x100000 Maximum Transfer Size True > num_cmd_elems 200 Maximum number of COMMANDS to queue to the > adapter > True > pref_alpa 0x1 Preferred AL_PA True > sw_fc_class 2 FC Class for Fabric True > init_link al INIT Link flags True > > - For fcs1 > ... > max_xfer_size 0x100000 Maximum Transfer Size True > ... > > > > > ********************************************************************* > This message and any attachments is solely for the intended recipient. > If you are not the intended recipient, disclosure, copying, use or > distribution of the information included in this message is prohibited > -- Please immediately and permanently delete. > -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Lloyd Dieter - Senior Technology Consultant Registered Linux User 285528 Synergy, Inc. http://www.synergyinc.cc [EMAIL PROTECTED] Main:585-389-1260 fax:585-389-1267 -----------------------------------------------------------------
