Recommended update for Kernel (iseries64)

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(Last modified: 25JUL2002)

solutions Recommended update for Kernel (iseries64) SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (360bf49d068b6b8bc5f6267bb3d5078c)

Applies to

Product(s): SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for PowerPC

Package: kernel-iseries64
Release: 20020725
Obsoletes: 1e510e102da85f9a30fccab880b4c6b7

Indications

This kernel update for Linux kernel 2.4.13 is highly recommended to improve the stability on iSeries systems.

Contraindications

None.

Problem description

This kernel update improves the stability on iSeries systems. The following problems were fixed:

kernel stack corruption
time drifts when running ntpd
enable autofs
improve veth driver
fix possible filesystem corruption with the ibmsis driver
update JFS to 1.0.20
add fibre channel driver for Emulex cards, modulename: lpfcdd.o
add network driver for Intel EtherExpress 100/1000, modulename: e100.o, e1000.o
generate entropy for /dev/random
correct viodasd reporting in /proc, use of LVM now possible
ReiserFS fixes

Solution

Please install the updates provided at the location noted below.

Installation notes

This update is provided as an RPM package that can easily be installed onto a running system by using these commands:

Install the new kernel: rpm -Uvh kernel-iseries64.rpm
Update the INITRD: mk_initrd
Run LILO: lilo

Now reboot your machine for the changes to take effect.

links to download packages

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for PowerPC (ppc)

Download Source Packages

Download the source code of the patches for maintained products.

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