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IBM GPFS : very slow to remove files recursively
I don’t think you can speed up this process as “rm” triggers lots of the metadata updates for the distributed file systems, and they take quite some time to complete. What you can try is to issue “mv” ...
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Best practice for 24 Disk Array
Each vendor has their own recommendations, so start by asking IBM. You can open a ticket asking for configuration advice without paying for additional support, usually. That or whoever sold it to you ...
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Is IBM's OS V7R2 the same as AIX?
It is one of the operating systems supported on IBM Power Systems alongside AIX and Linux as well as on IBM PureSystems alongside AIX, Linux and Windows. source
V7R1,2,3 is a sucessor of OS/400.
A ...
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Difference and compatibility between IBM, Dell, HP server rails
Rackmount servers come with rails intended for that equipment. The rails are generally unique to the server model and manufacturer.
It IS possible to buy generic universal rails, but there isn't a ...
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How to identify ancient KornShell version?
CTRL+ALT+V
or
ESC, CTRL+V
This was discovered on a related question on the Unix & Linux SE:
How can I safely get the version of ksh? - Unix & Linux Stack Exchange
This revealed that we ...
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Clearing Active Error Events In IBM IMM 2
Restart the IMM2. This does not restart the physical server.
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Best practice for 24 Disk Array
Disclaimer - This is highly opinion-based, and have flagged the question as such, but I will attempt to offer an answer as I have quite recently configured almost the exact same setup.
I highly doubt ...
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How to identify ancient KornShell version?
Try what $(which ksh)
For example, on a Solaris 8 box:
$ what $(which ksh)
/usr/bin/ksh:
Version M-11/16/88i
SunOS 5.8 Generic 110662-24 Apr 2007
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Difference and compatibility between IBM, Dell, HP server rails
In my experience, it's not possible to use rack mounts from different vendors on different machines.
There may be some system where where generic cases are used, and thus, generic rails are available....
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IBM IMM2 JNLP WEB CONSOLE 405 ERROR
I was having the same problem.
Solved by cleaning Java Temporary Internet Files.
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How to rebuild double disk failure in IBM x3650 M3 raid 50
If both failed disks are from the same span you are screwed, as it means a dual failure in a RAID5 subarray.
If you don't have/can't restore from backups and the failed disks are not completely ...
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Difference and compatibility between IBM, Dell, HP server rails
The server/system manufacturer supplies the rails that fit to their equipment. There is no universal standard in that regard.
Rail kits from one product line may not even fit another product line ...
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Disable auditd immutable mode without rebooting
Charged this windmill many times.
Proper security posture requires that the rules be set to immutable (-e 2), to prevent "bad guy" from changing it and hiding his "bas activities" from the sys admins.
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Restarting an IBM BMC without restarting the server itself
For anyone with a similar issue, here is the ipmiutil command for issuing a cold reset on the BMC without rebooting the server:
ipmiutil reset -k
I personally use ipmiutil over ipmitool when ...
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Extract private key from Domino keyring
IBM support helped me on this one.
Download the new key ring tool and save the appropriate version to program directory of your Notes client.
kyrtool show keys -k <path to keyring file>
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Why am I getting a syntax error using Informix dbaccess?
You get the 'syntax error' because SHOW DATABASES is not a valid command in DB-Access. In fact, SHOW is not a valid keyword in either DB-Access or the underlying DBMS.
If anything was going to work, ...
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80 pin SCSI Raid Controller to SATA SSD's on IBM e336
I would dump the server. It's 10+ years old. So your options for newer disks are extremely limited. SATA was introduced on server chipsets around the time this server was released. I wouldn't put much ...
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DS3400 - Getting exact operation progress
Yes, you can query the progress using the SMcli command line utility:
SMcli -n <subsystemName> show logicalDrive [“<logicalDriveName>”] actionProgress;
Which should return something ...
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as400 error code C100 101A
C1xx 1xxx Service Processor ROS IPL in progress
From
IPL system reference code (SRC) finder
I assume as old as that machine is, you don't have IBM support anymore. You might find some community ...
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How to Migrate LPAR between 2 power trough SAN from VIOs mapped LUN to NPIV
I've found out what was missing :
In order to read an IBM SAN disk trough NPIV the AIX must have theses 2 software installed :
devices.fcp.disk.ibm.mpio
devices.sddpcm.71 or devices.sddpcm.61 (...
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AIX SMS Menu + Netapp Multipath cause BOS migration issues
For FC & FCoE with AIX 7.2 (all revisions & SPs) supported with NetApp ONTAP from 8.2 (7-Mode & Cluster Mode) to ONTAP 9.4.
To be precise here are supported configurations:
Host Volume ...
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Backup Exec 2014 Insert Over writable Media into the robotic library
Step 1:
Run a Import Job on the media/slot to change the "Export Pending" state to "No" to allow the media to be written to for a backup job.
If the media still shows up as "Export Pending Yes" ...
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Linux on IBM iSeries 9406-520
Making long story short: No :(
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg246232.pdf
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USB Flash Drive unbootable on IBM/Lenovo x3850 X5
I worked on this some more and finally solved it!
I took a second review regarding the UEFI/Legacy settings and made sure ALL the places where the word 'legacy' was mentioned, was disabled!
For some ...
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plug-in com.ibm.ws.execute.iscdeploy not found when attempting to install WebSphere Application Server
WebSphere Application Server fixpacks are cumulative, ie. 9006 contains all the fixes of 9005 and all previous fixpacks, but they are not full installation packages, see the prereq section of the 9006 ...
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Is IBM's OS V7R2 the same as AIX?
AIX and OS/400 are two completely different animals. The only significant relation between the two are that they are both developed by IBM.
AIX is IBM's version of UNIX. OS/400 (i5/Os) is not a Unix ...
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Insufficient Cache Backup Device Capacity on controller in IBM DS3524
It ended up being a bad SD card, apparently. After trying everything recommended by the Support Guru and then just powering everything down and bringing it back up didn't work, I tried replacing the ...
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what are the disadvantages refurbished ibm tape drives?
Pros: Cheaper (big savings), warranty, might look as a brand new tape.
Cons: Not the original retail packaging. Possible cosmetic defects(scratches, dents etc). It is somewhat of a lottery.
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Power Led Error in IBM/Lenovo M5 X3100 Server
Last week, I'd got the same problem like you. The led of my lenovo 3650 M5 blinked for a problem on a power supply.
I unplugged the cable with no results, I stay with the LED. I unplugged the power ...
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How do I customize or replace the default landing page (servlet page) for IBM traveler?
This landing page is dynamically generated by the traveler servlet. The servlet can be found in Domino-program-directory\Travler\lib- Directory.
It is a java- archive called traveler.jar.
You can ...
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