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IBM FlashSystem A9000/R - In rare cases, when a large amount of data is being deleted or formatted, high latency will be observed resulting in performance impact

Troubleshooting


Problem

In rare cases, when a large amount of data is being deleted or formatted in short periods of time, high latency may occur in a system leading to performance impact. This is caused by a code defect that is taking place during this process. 
After the process is completed the issue resolves itself. The performance impact may take place for the duration of anywhere from a few hours or up to a few days.
Affected versions - 12.0.0 or later
Fix - 12.3.0 (November 23, 2018).
A patch is available for systems running on code versions 12.2.1.b-1 or 12.2.1.b-2.

Symptom

Performance degradation - High latency

Cause

When a large amount of data is being deleted or formatted in short periods of time in IBM FlashSystems A9000/R system

Environment

Affected versions

  • 12.0.0 or later

Resolving The Problem

Fix

Starting from 12.3.0 and above -  November 23rd,  2018.

Release Notes reference - SYS-308558

A patch is available for systems running on code versions 12.2.1.b-1 or 12.2.1.b-2.

For any queries about this communication or regarding upgrading to a version with a fix, contact your IBM Technical Advisor should you have one assigned, or your IBM Representative.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
22 June 2022

UID

ibm10869288