Virtual Tape Libraries (VTL) via IBM TSM server on RHEL 6 using lpfc driver fails to work properly

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • using latest TSM with lpfc driver prior to 8.3.7.25 fails with IO error
  • current in box driver within 6.5 is 8.3.7.21.4p
  • tested with 8.3.7.33 driver from Emulex works ok

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Emulex lpfc driver
  • latest IBM lin_tape driver
  • IBM TSM and virtual tape libraries

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