We are currently running 7.2.4 on a pair of 3040 filers and considering
upgrading if there are reduplication improvements, but currently we
don't have any panics or known problems. Are the waters safe with
7.2.6.1 or 7.3.1 lately, I haven't heard any complaints in a few
months? Anything to watch out for?
Langdon, Laughlin T. (Lock) wrote:
> Personally, I'm waiting for this one to cook a little longer (safely
> hiding behind 7.2.5.1p6). If you're already running 7.2.6 I'd say there
> isn't a lot of downside for you to upgrade, in fact I'd recommend it as
> there are some pretty nasty panic situations that might affect you. (see
> below)
>
> 1. Bug ID 267622: This can panic the storage controller during boot
> if an error causes a not-fully-initialized syslogd to need to report the
> problem, and/or if any of the following conditions match:
> -Lookup of a hostname specified in the /etc/syslog.conf file
> fails
> -The root volume is full
> -The /etc/syslog.conf file is misconfigured and contains invalid
> entries
>
> 2. Bug ID 318070: This affects only FAS270 systems with expansion
> shelves using ESH4 modules and where there are issues or configuration
> changes with those shelves. This results in a panic of the FAS270
> storage controller.
>
> 3. Bug ID 324637: Under some circumstances, if a file with Windows
> NT ACL (access control list) is opened for overwrite by a CIFS client on
> a storage controller, it can cause a panic. This requires a high
> load on the system for quotas to be enabled, and for a Windows NT ACL to
> be associated with the file that is opened for overwrite by a CIFS
> client. Due to the high load, the Windows NT ACL buffer could
> potentially be recycled before it is used, leading to a panic.
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-toasters@mathworks.com [mailto:owner-toasters@mathworks.com]
> On Behalf Of Jack Lyons
> Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 11:13 AM
> To: Kappe, Michael; toasters@mathworks.com
> Subject: Re: Ontap 7.2.6 is under investigating
>
> Has anyone deployed 7.2.6.1?
>
> It is GD but wanted to get some feedback - I had a lot of problems
> with 7.2.6 but it resolved my backup pains so I didn't down grade.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jack
>
> On 11/12/08, Kappe, Michael <Michael.Kappe@izb.de> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> after Announcing Ontap 7.2.6 a few days ago, now it is not
>>
> downloadable from
>
>> the NOW-Page.
>>
>> Anyone know whats happend?
>>
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Michael
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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