sounds like you are missing an os patch. check your release notes and search the mighty metalink :) >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/13 2:58 PM >>> We are in the process of migrating our databases from Oracle 8.1.6 to Oracle 8.1.7 on the Compaq Tru64 UNIX platform with 5.0a OS. When we bring one database (test instance) over to the 8.1.7 Oracle Home and attempt to start the database we are receiving multiple I/O errors that appear to go away when the disk_asynch_io init parameter is set to false. < Corrupt block relative dba: 0x00000001 (file 0, block 1) < Errors in file /u03../SID/log/ora_1549075.trc: < ORA-01110: data file 2: '/u03../SID/toolsSID_01.dbf' < ORA-01115: IO error reading block from file 2 (block # 1) < ORA-27063: skgfospo: number of bytes read/written is incorrect < Additional information: -115516112 < Additional information: 8192 The above messages are received for each datafile including the controlfiles < ORA-00206: error in writing (block 3, # blocks 1) of controlfile < ORA-00202: controlfile: '/u04/SID/controlSID_02.dbf' I have submitted a TAR with Oracle. I was wondering if anyone on this list is using this platform and can provide any information. TIA for any help/advise. Debbie -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Gene Sais INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
