1. Since the patch process will configure the new kernel extensions,
ensure that no VxVM volumes are in use or open or mounted before
starting the installation procedure

2. Use the installp or Smit to install the patch image.

  Using installp:

  0. Before applying this patch, please kill the vxsvc process:

       /opt/VRTSob/bin/vxsvcctrl stop

  1. To apply this patch, use following command.

       installp -ag -d ./VRTSvxvm.05.00.0003.0001.bff VRTSvxvm

  2. To apply and commit this patch, use following command

       installp -acg -d ./VRTSvxvm.05.00.0003.0001.bff VRTSvxvm

  NOTE: Please refer installp(1M) man page for clear understanding
  on APPLY & COMMIT state of the package/patch.

  Using Smit:

       Software Installation and Maintenance ->
       Install and Update Software ->
       Update Installed Software to Latest Level

  3. Reboot the system after the installation is complete.


Deinstallation Procedure:
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If patch installation is in "APPLY" state, patch image can be rejected
or deinstalled. Before rejecting the patch stop the vxconfigd using the
following command
       vxdctl stop

For rejecting the patch image, please use following
command

    installp -r VRTSvxvm 5.0.3.1

This command will reject/deinstall the VRTSvxvm 5.0.3.1(MP3 HF1) patch.
Patch contents cannot be rejected/deinstalled if it is in COMMITed state.
Please reboot the system.

Additional Notes: Please refer SF 5.0mp3 Installation Guide for AIX minimum level
requirements.