Release notes for IBM Platform HPC 4.2 Fix Pack 2
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Description
IBM Platform HPC offers cluster management software for technical computing users. For information on key product features, see Key features.
This fix pack includes all the fixes, fix packs, and enhancements delivered in all previous maintenance releases of IBM Platform HPC 4.2.
System requirements
For information about hardware and software compatibility, see Requirements in IBM Knowledge Center.
What's new in this Fix Pack
In Fix Pack 2, the Mellanox SX6036 switch is now supported for switch monitoring for SNMP v3 only.
Installing Platform HPC 4.2 Fix Pack 2
For information about installing Fix Pack 2, see Installing Fix Pack 2 in IBM Knowledge Center.
Updates, limitations, and known issues
Documentation updates, limitations, and known problems are documented as individual technotes in the IBM Support Portal at http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/product/platform_computing/platform_hpc_for_system_x. As problems are discovered and resolved, IBM Support Portal updates the knowledge base. By searching the knowledge base, you can find workarounds or solutions to problems.
Fixed issues
- #248963: Incorrect NIC and IP address displayed for nodes with bonded devices.
- #246295: “Replace Node” window cannot be closed.
- #247674: Incorrect GPFS node status displayed. Node is active, but a different state is displayed in the Web Portal.
- #27194: On RHEL 6.5, if the partition file is a bash script, then it is not interpreted correctly. (xCAT #4467)
Known issues
- #54008: Fix Pack 2 installation fails with the following error
message:
See Installing Fix Pack 2, for instructions on how to install Fix Pack 2.ERROR: Failed to apply Fix '248481'. The fix package is incompatible with your current product installation. Ensure that you have the correct fix package for your product.