Originally posted by: SystemAdmin

HI mates,..
I am having AIX running w/ 5.3 ML07 on standalone POWER6 E8A server. IBM Tape Library linked through Fibre connectivity. Whenever i run cfgmgr command it gives me message saying "device.fcp.changer need to install".
I've installed Atape driver of version 9.7.6.0, 10.7.3.0 & 11.6.9.0, but still system is not detecting SMC media changer.

Can anyone suggest me where i am making mistakes or any additional Filesets are required to resolve this issue.
It will really appreciable & helpful for prompt response
Regards,..
Fattesing

Originally posted by: The_Doctor

You've installed the Atape driver..... so that is a good thing.

I believe "device.fcp.changer" is a catch all type of message to indicate that you missing some OTHER device driver.

So it begs the question(s):

1. what new FC adapters are on this machine ?
2. do you see ANY devices on these FC adapters ? I suspect not, but ??
3. are you using the new 8 Gb PCI-e FC adapter..... feature code 5735 ?
4. "cfgmgr -v" might give you an indication of what other driver(s) is missing..... but it's been awhile since I've debugged a device.fcp.changer message..... so your mileage may vary on this one.

And ML07 seems a little old for a p6 550 especially if you're using PCI-e adapters like f/c 5735. I have my p6 systems at a minimum TL 9 SP2 just to avoid device driver headaches on the newer PCI-e adapters.

When you get it sorted out, be sure to check the zoning in your SAN switches.... and make sure it's what you expect.

Originally posted by: kappa

hi, error msg is saying you need some fileset starting with devices.fcp.* (don't trust the string "changer")
all these filesets are in aix base product CD1.
insert CD1 into CDROM, then type "cfgmgr -i /dev/cd0"
--jk