VxVM driver modules of SF 5.1SP1PR2 fail to load on RHEL 6 Update 1 (RHEL 6.1).

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Description

Error Message

FATAL: Module vxdmp not found.
FATAL: Module vxio not found.
FATAL: Module vxspec not found.

VxVM vxesd ERROR V-5-1-8404 DMP module not present

Cause

The Volume Manager (VxVM) portion of Storage Foundation 5.1SP1RP2 does not support RHEL 6.1 due to a kABI issue with RHEL 6.1. 

Resolution

Updated VxVM drivers are included in 5.1SP1PR2P1.

To successfully implement RHEL6.1 and Storage Foundation, after installation of 5.1SP1PR2, apply the P1 patch to the installation which is available here:

https://sort.Veritas.com/patch/detail/5186/
 


Issue/Introduction

VxVM driver modules included in Storage Foundation 5.1SP1PR2 fail to load on RHEL 6 Update 1 (RHEL 6.1).