[gpfsug-discuss] Upgrading kernel on RHEL

[Nathan Harper]

This is the first I've heard of this max_sectors_kb issue, has it already been discussed on the list? Can you point me to any more info?



> On 29 Nov 2016, at 19:08, Luis Bolinches <luis.bolinches at fi.ibm.com> wrote:
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> Seen that one on 6.8 too
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> teh 4096 does NOT work if storage is XIV then is 1024
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> Subject: Re: [gpfsug-discuss] Upgrading kernel on RHEL
> Date: Tue, Nov 29, 2016 8:48 PM
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> I have run into the max_sectors_kb issue and creating a file system when moving beyond 3.10.0-327 on RH 7.2 as well.  You either have to reinstall the OS or walk the kernel back to 327 via:
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> https://access.redhat.com/solutions/186763
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> Subject: Re: [gpfsug-discuss] Upgrading kernel on RHEL
> Date: Tue, Nov 29, 2016 5:20 AM
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> My 2 cents
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> And I am sure different people have different opinions.
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> New kernels might be problematic.
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> Now got my fun with RHEL 7.3 kernel and max_sectors_kb for new FS. Is something will come to the FAQ soon. It is already on draft not public.
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> I guess whatever you do .... get a TEST cluster and do it there first, that is better the best advice I could give.
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> Subject: [gpfsug-discuss] Upgrading kernel on RHEL
> Date: Tue, Nov 29, 2016 11:59 AM
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> All,
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> As a general rule, when updating GPFS to a newer release, would you perform a full OS update at the same time, and/or update the kernel too?
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> Just trying to gauge what other people do in this respect. Personally I’ve always upgraded everything at once – including kernel. Am I looking for trouble?
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> Cheers
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> Richard
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