Hi All, Here is a repeat post of my question on GSS 2.0.7 compatibility with RHEL 6.7. FAQ is contradictory. I know GSS/ESS is usually quite sensitive to use a specific RHEL minor version). And at this point, RHEL 6.5 isn't really supported anymore (no updates provided).
On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 6:08 PM, Keith Ball <[email protected]> wrote: I was recently trying to determine the latest RHEL release that will work > with GSS 2.0.7 (the latest IBM version of GSS code for x86_64). This code > uses Scale 4.1.0.8. > > A specific X.Y GSS code build, from my experience, is intended to use a > specific RHEL version. For GSS 2.0, that's RHEL 6.5 (unless I am mistaken), > which no longer has EUS support from RedHat (only 6.7 still does). > > GSS 2.0 release notes/install docs say that "RHEL 6.5 or later" can be > used, which is a surprising statement given GSS/ESS code's sensitivity to > OS levels (any ESS I have ever seen has never been supported on more than > one version of RHEL). > > According to the Scale FAQ (https://www.ibm.com/support/ > knowledgecenter/STXKQY/gpfsclustersfaq.html#linux), A 2.2, Table 27, > Scale 4.1.0.x is supported on RHEL 6.2 and above (implying RHEL 6.5 and > 6.7). But Table 30 indicates that the latest RHEL6 supported by Scale 4.1.0 > is 6.6: for RHEL 6.7 kernel, however, indicates "From V4.1.1.2 in the 4.1.1 > release" ... which contradicts Table 27! > > Anyone know the truth of the matter? Should I stick to RHEL 6.5 to install > GSS 2.0.7, or has it been demonstrated that RHEL 6.7 works (and is > supported)? (and no, Lenovo-sourced code (GSS >= 2.5) is not an option > here). > > Many Thanks, > Keith >
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