AIX Host Utilities Release Notes
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The release notes describe new features and enhancements, issues fixed in the current release, known problems and limitations, and important cautions related to configuring and managing your specific AIX host with your ONTAP storage system.
For specific information about the operating system versions and updates that the Host Utilities support, see the NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool.
What's new
Recent releases of AIX Host Utilities contain the following new features and enhancements:
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AIX Host Utilities 7.0 supports SCSI UNMAP on the AIX host OS. With AIX Host Utilities 7.0, SCSI thin provisioning functions seamlessly with AIX and NetApp LUNs for FC devices.
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AIX Host Utilities 6.1 added support for the memory fault issue that occurred in earlier versions of the AIX host OS. With AIX Host Utilities 6.1, only the sanlun binary has changed. The MPIO and related ODM remain unchanged.
Known problems and limitations
You should be aware of the following known problems and limitations that might impact performance on your specific host.
| Bug ID | Title | Description |
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SCSI UNMAP support for NetApp ONTAP iSCSI LUNs |
AIX Host Utilities 7.0 only supports the SCSI UNMAP feature for FC devices. SCSI UNMAP support for iSCSI devices are not included in this release. |
AIX HU Sanlun reports incorrect HBA speed |
Instances of sanlun displaying incorrect HBA speeds are reported while running the |
NetApp Bugs Online provides complete information for most known issues, including suggested workarounds where possible. Some keyword combinations and bug types that you might want to use include the following:
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FCP General: Displays FC and HBA bugs that are not associated with a specific host.
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FCP - AIX