We have applied a similar fix, and it not only speeds up the database backups, but inventory expiration as well.
- Margaret -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU] On Behalf Of Lamb, Charles P. Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 7:58 AM To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: [ADSM-L] Slow TSM DB Backup Update #3 Hi....... IBM has a fix for slow TSM DB Backups. It is called loopback TCP address problem referenced to PMR #54435,379,000. TSM DB backups will run as fast as before you performed the AIX V6.1.7.x/V7.1.x.x O/S upgrade.