Hi all!

After upgrading the Linux kernel on our SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) to k_smp-2.4.18-224 we were unable to start our Oracle Database which was located on a NetApp Filer.

All the feedback we got was "no locks available" Further investigation showed that k_smp-2.4.18-224 introduced a polyserve-flock patch which probably causes the problems. Has anyone ran into this?

We'll do tests with k_smp-2.4.18-224 and/or 2.4.18-237 whithout the polyserve-flock patch and share this with those who express their interest.

I address this report to both SuSE and NetApp for it's this combination that breaks Oracle. Because it's both in SuSE's and NetApp's interest I hope this report is appreciated though it may not have been sent through the proper channels.

Alex Harkema Vertis