[gpfsug-discuss] Conflicting RHEL compatibility information in the Spectrum Scale FAQ

[Keith Ball]

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 <bipcuds at gmail.com> 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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