Description of problem: sar -i XXXX does not select data records at XXXX second intervals. Appears to be quarter second intervals on our systems. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): sar -V sysstat version 7.0.2 (C) Sebastien Godard How reproducible: 100% Steps to Reproduce: 1. sar -i 3600 -f /var/log/sa/sa24 does not give hourly stats but sar -i 14400 -f /var/log/sa/sa24 does 2. 3. Actual results: Expected results: Additional info:
This request was evaluated by Red Hat Product Management for inclusion in the current release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Because the affected component is not scheduled to be updated in the current release, Red Hat is unfortunately unable to address this request at this time. Red Hat invites you to ask your support representative to propose this request, if appropriate and relevant, in the next release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Another disappointing RedHat response. Is it actually worth reporting bugs? iain
This request was evaluated by Red Hat Product Management for inclusion in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux release. Product Management has requested further review of this request by Red Hat Engineering, for potential inclusion in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux release for currently deployed products. This request is not yet committed for inclusion in a release.
Since the problem described in this bug report should be resolved in a recent advisory, it has been closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For information on the advisory, and where to find the updated files, follow the link below. If the solution does not work for you, open a new bug report. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2012-1219.html