More frequently than not, when formatting a DVD on the HMC (v3.6 & 3.6), the
GUI freezes. Has anyone else seen this and is there a fix?

Thanks

Woody wrote:

> More frequently than not, when formatting a DVD on the HMC (v3.6 & 3.6), the
> GUI freezes. Has anyone else seen this and is there a fix?
>
> Thanks
>
>
This sounds similar to APAR MB01174 for Power5 HMC...
(see http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/...f_MH00378.html)

>Fixes in MH00378 :
>
> Provides fix for hang on 7310/7315CR2 when certain type of CD/DVD media is used

This is for a Power5 HMC running v4.5.x level.

But your post mentions v3.6 so you have a Power4 HMC right?

There is also a nasty bug for Power4 HMCs at v3.3.5 level that can corrupt the
hard disk during a format of DVD media.. (fixed with IY72178).
But that affects only 7315-CR3 HMC devices, and requires a reinstallation afterwards.
So I assume that's not the problem you are encountering!

The Defects Fixed list for IY72178 (level 3.3.6) shows:
> DVD format fix
> Enable DMA operaton on HMC's DVD drive

Are you actually running the 3.3.6 level code, and still experience DVD-related hangs?


Eric