Hi Steven,

On Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:12:20 -0400
Steven Imler <steven.im...@broadcom.com> wrote:

> I found the python script that needed to be updated. I updated the
> source .py script file and renamed the original and complied versions
> so the updates source .py would be used. This worked and the upgrade
> is now proceeding.

good news :-)
 
> <<< snip >>>
> [root@linux076 libraries]# pwd
> /etc/leapp/repos.d/system_upgrade/el7toel8/actors/checkcpu/libraries
> 
> [root@linux076 libraries]# ls -l
> total 20
> -rw-r--r--. 1 root root 1996 Jul 23 09:02 cpu.py
> -rw-r--r--. 1 root root 2181 Jul 23 12:53 cpu.pyc
> -rw-r--r--. 1 root root 2173 Jul 23 07:55 cpu.pyc.org
> -rw-r--r--. 1 root root 2173 Jul 23 07:55 cpu.pyo.org
> -rw-r--r--. 1 root root 1990 Jul 23 07:55 cpu.py.org
> [root@linux076 libraries]#
> <<< snip >>>
> 
> I didn't feel comfortable enough to submit an update to the git
> repository. I will try to report this the RedHat after I get my logon
> credentials straightened out.

I spoke with the developers and indeed, the initial set of supported
machine ids was written before z15 was GA. I have proposed a fix in
https://github.com/oamg/leapp-repository/pull/537

In my opinion it's still worth a bug report, to mark the importance of
the issue.


                Dan
 
> JR (Steven) Imler
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> Broadcom
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Linux on 390 Port <LINUX-390@VM.MARIST.EDU> On Behalf Of Dan
> Horák Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 09:06 AM
> To: LINUX-390@VM.MARIST.EDU
> Subject: Re: RHEL 7.8 -> 8 - LEAPP PREUPGRADE - The processor is not
> supported by the target system
> 
> On Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:54:50 -0400
> Steven Imler <steven.im...@broadcom.com> wrote:
> 
> > The root of the issue, which I did not realize was a problem, is
> > that I am running on a z15 processor. The zLinux is a z/VM virtual
> > machine (guest).
> >
> >
> >
> > In preparation for the RHEL 8 update-in-place, I first had to update
> > RHEL 7.6 o 7.8 that all went fine and of course this zLinux system
> > has been running on a z15 for months (although it was initially
> > installed on a z14).
> >
> >
> >
> > So, with all the pieces in place, I ran LEAPP PREUPGRADE that
> > reports this show-stopper:
> >
> >
> >
> > <<< snip >>>
> >
> > ----------------------------------------
> >
> > Risk Factor: high (inhibitor)
> >
> > Title: The processor is not supported by the target system.
> >
> > Summary: The system is not possible to upgrade because of
> > unsupported type of the processor. Based on the official
> > documentation, z13 and z14 processors are supported on the Red Hat
> > Enterprise Linux 8 system for the IBM Z architecture. The supported
> > processors have machine types 2964, 2965, 3906, 3907. The detected
> > machine type of the CPU is '8561'.
> >
> > ----------------------------------------
> >
> > <<< snip >>>
> >
> >
> >
> > I couldn’t find fix for this, other than 8.2 supports z15. Does
> > anyone know of a workaround? If I ignore the report and run the
> > upgrade, will it run anyway?
> 
> I believe it will be harmless when you ignore the warning, clearly
> sounds like a bug in the tool. RHEL 8 runs on z15 just fine. And
> report it to Red Hat, please.
> 
> 
>               Dan
> 
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