Recommended update for s390-tools

Announcement ID: SUSE-RU-2018:1790-1
Rating: low
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Affected Products:
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4

An update that has three fixes can now be installed.

Description:

This update for s390-tools provides the following fixes:

  • Skip e2fsck call for large dump device (over 256GB) and mount the dump partition right away. (bsc#1066475)
  • Updated the cputype script to recognize the IBM z13s and z14 processors. (bsc#1049811)
  • Added patches for lsluns to fix filter handling and documentation enhancements. (bsc#1087432)
  • Do not scan (all) if filters match nothing.
  • Do not print confusing messages when a filter matches nothing.
  • Fix flawed formatting of man page.
  • Enhance usage statement and man page.
  • Clarify discovery use case, relation to NPIV and to zfcp auto LUN scan.
  • Point out IBM Storwize configuration requirements.
  • Document restriction to zfcp-only systems.
  • Complement alternative tools with lszdev.

Patch Instructions:

To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4
    zypper in -t patch slessp4-s390-tools-13673=1

Package List:

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 (s390x)
    • s390-tools-1.15.0-0.178.1
    • osasnmpd-1.15.0-0.178.1
    • s390-tools-zdsfs-1.15.0-0.178.1

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