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Sun Fire[TM] Midrange Server: Time Jumps When SC Accumulates Extended Uptime (Doc ID 1009954.1)

Last updated on JUNE 30, 2023

Applies to:

Sun Fire E6900 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Fire V1280 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Fire 3800 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Fire 4800 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Fire 4810 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
All Platforms

Symptoms

On certain Sun Fire[TM] systems, a System Controller (SC) running ScApp versions 5.18.X, 5.19.X or 5.20.X. with extended uptime may experience an abrupt clock change.

The changes have been seen where the clock jumps forward to 828 days, or where the clock becomes unstable upon reaching 828 days. The forward jump has been seen jumping 60 days forward to 828 days. This clock change can affect the domain time, database applications, customer data, or any other clock related operations.

 

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