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Virtual Networking Maintenance Levels for z/VM 4.4.0


z/VM 4.4.0 Maintenance Levels

RSU Level APAR PTF Brief Description
None c'V440' Base n/a z/VM 4.4.0 GA support
0402RSU c'V441' VM63397 UM31014 Broadcast disabled for some Linux qeth driver versions
0402RSU c'V442' VM63411 UM31035 Query NIC may cause ABEND PRG005 after polarity mismatch
0402RSU c'V443' VM63421 UM31048 PEVM63411 ABEND PRG005 on Query LAN details (after polarity mismatch)
0402RSU c'V444' VM63377 UM31012 ABEND DSP002 after failing lock during demand scan
0402RSU c'V445' VM63413 UM31053 ABEND PRG004 in HCPNDM using VSWITCH
0403RSU c'V446' VM63429 UM31066 HCPMHT2153I MIH Timer Cancelled on VSWITCH dev after failover
0403RSU c'V447' VM63440 UM31067 Query LAN response missing IP Address information
0404RSU c'V448' VM63470 UM31192 No connectivity after VSWITCH recovery (Grat ARP untagged)
0501RSU c'V449' VM63459 UM31226 Compatibility with OSA VLAN-specific prirouter
0501RSU c'V44A' VM63506 UM31186 User with >2Gb virtual storage reports QDIO buffer errors
0501RSU c'V44B' VM63505 UM31211 Random errors reported by qetharp using virtual NIC
0501RSU c'v44C' VM63608 UM31259 xE00A returned when IP Takeover requested on QDIO NIC.
0501RSU c'v44D' VM63634 UM31280 DETACH NIC command can result in ABENDPRG001 or ABENDPRG004
0501RSU c'v44E' VM63640 UM31283 ABENDFRF002. Storage filled with NDMBKs.
0501RSU c'v44F' VM63626 UM31263 Connectivity problem with remote IP Address.
0501RSU c'v44G' VM63655 UM31333 CP ACNT ALL command can cause hung user (dead lock).
0601RSU c'v44H' VM63647 UM31516 Virtual HiperSockets NIC signal hangs in CC=2 state
0601RSU c'v44I' VM63847 UM31557 ABENDIOL008 When OSA devices are detached from the VSWITCH controller
0601RSU c'v44J' VM63867 UM31574 Storage shortage. z/VM not flushing NDMBKs.
None c'v44K' VM63871 UM31682 Abend LCK001 when defining too many virtual NICS from a LINUX guest.

z/VM 4.4.0 Additional Service for VSWITCH and Guest LAN users

The following APARs are not assigned a unique maintenance level. These updates are recommended for CP systems where Guest LAN and Virtual Switch features are being used.

RSU APAR PTF Brief Description
0301RSU VM63282
UM30889
Exclude virtual NIC from Q3 algorithm so idle guests can drop out of Q3
Apply VM63282 if you have several Linux servers running with Virtual CTCA or Guest LAN connections. The presence of active I/O (usually the Read CCW) may keep those users in Q3 where they hold system resources that they do not really need.
0403RSU VM63416 UM31038 Reset virtual NIC leads to ABEND PRG001 in HCPNID
Apply this APAR as preventative service.
0402RSU VM63385
UM31036
Support more efficient initiation by network driver
Apply this APAR if you use OSA Express in QDIO mode (real network hardware) in your VM system. This update allows your guests with dedicated OSA interfaces to take advantage of new OSA Express features for processing data more efficiently.
0404RSU VM63489
UM31069
HCPVQS ABEND IOL002 when TCPIP controller forced off
Apply this APAR as preventative service.
0403RSU VM63473 UM31105 ABEND PRG001 on DETACH NIC command from alternate processor
Apply this APAR as preventative service.
0601RSU VM63448 UM31178 QUERY LAN ACCESSLIST does not include access list
Apply this APAR if you use a RESTRICTED LAN in your VM system (QUERY LAN with ACCESSLIST shows you which users are authorized to COUPLE to a restricted LAN.)
0501RSU VM63519 UM31254 Reduces the number of overflow frames CP will keep for a virtual NIC.
0501RSU VM63583 UM31235 Error message displayed on the TCP/IP controller console indicating an error parsing an OBEY command. VSWITCH left in "Initialization in progress" state.
0501RSU VM63676 UM31379 ABEND STK003 CPEBK R15=0, HCPSWU overlay of PIRIRA


This document is maintained by:

Mary Ellen Carollo
z/VM Development
maryelln@us.ibm.com