You can configure the IBM 2212 to dump memory locally to the hard drive if the IBM 2212 contains one, or dump it over the network to a file on a LAN-attached server if you preconfigured it to do so. It can also be configured to dump once and stop, dump three times and stop, or dump continuously. Once the dump is successful, the IBM 2212 attempts to restart. Depending upon the failure of the IBM 2212, it cannot always restart. In this case, you should restart it manually and call a service person who will dial into the IBM 2212 to determine the nature and the causes of the failure.
The following sections describe the various methods for enabling dumping on the IBM 2212.
To enable dumping, enter the following commands at the Config> prompt.
Current System Dump Status:
System dump is currently enabled.
Number of existing dump files: 3
If you wish to delete the existing dump files, issue the delete dump-files command.
Config> set dump save-mode Current System Dump Settings: Re-enable System Dump following the next system dump. Save the last 3 (most recent) dump files. Do you want to change system dump save-mode to save the first (initial) dump files ? (Yes, No): [No] Yes Current System Dump Settings: Re-enable System Dump following the next system dump. Save the first 3 (initial) dump files, then disable system dump. Current System Dump Status: System dump is currently enabled. Number of existing dump files: 2
Config> set dump enable-mode Current System Dump Settings: Disable System Dump following the next system dump. Save the last 3 (most recent) dump files. Do you want to change system dump enable-mode to re-enable System Dump following the next system dump ? (Yes, No): [No] Yes Current System Dump Settings: Re-enable System Dump following the next system dump. Save the last 3 (most recent) dump files. Current System Dump Status: System dump is currently enabled. Number of existing dump files: 2
Config> set dump target
Current System Dump Target Settings:
Dump Target: Remote Host on Network
Local Interface Settings:
Device Type: Ethernet
Slot Number: 1
Port Number: 1
IP address: 9.9.9.6
Net Mask: 255.255.255.0
Remote Host Settings:
IP address: 15.110.33.99
Remote Filename: /oracle/appndmp
Remote file will be compressed and "0.cmp", "1.cmp", or "2.cmp" will be
appended to the end of the filename.
Do you want to change the System Dump Target ? (Yes, No): [No] Yes
Enter Dump Target (D-Disk or N-Network): [N]? N
Setting Dump Target to "Network".
Set or Change settings for dumping to the Network ? (Yes, No): [No] Yes
Enter Local LAN Interface Type (E-Eth or T-Tkr): [E]?
Enter Slot Number (1-5): [1]?
Enter Port Number (1-2): [1]?
Enter Local IP Address: [9.9.9.6]? 15.110.33.99
Enter Local Netmask: [255.255.255.0]? 255.255.248.0
Enter Remote IP Address: [15.110.33.99]?
Remote Path and File name: /oracle/appndmp
Enter Path and File name (32 chars max):
Enter File Compression Mode (C-Comp or U-Uncomp): [C]? U
Do you want to save your changes ? (Yes, No): [No] Yes
New System Dump Target Settings:
Dump Target: Remote Host on Network
Local Interface Settings:
Device Type: Ethernet
Slot Number: 1
Port Number: 1
IP address: 15.110.33.99
Net Mask: 255.255.248.0
Remote Host Settings:
IP address: 15.110.33.99
Remote Filename: /oracle/appndmp
Remote file will be uncompressed and "0.unc", "1.unc", or "2.unc" will be
appended to the end of the filename.
You can also enable dumping from the SVC> prompt. Access the Service Recovery Interface as described in Accessing the Service Recovery Prompt (SVC>). Then, type dump and press Enter. You will be prompted for the rest of the information, as shown in the following example.
svc> dump
This command enables or disables system dump and
selects the dump target as disk or remote host.
Dump is currently enabled.
Do you want to disable dump ?
n
Dump is currently enabled.
Dump Target: Remote Host on Network.
Enter Dump Target (Disk or Network or to keep current value):
Remote Host settings:
IP address: 9.9.9.1
Remote Filename: /tmp/dump_to_host
Remote file will be compressed and "0.cmp", "1.cmp", or "2.cmp" will be
appended to the end of the filename.
Do you want to set or change the remote dump parameters ?
y
Press to save current setting.
Enter IP address (0.0.0.0 form):
15.110.33.99
Enter remote path and filename (32 chars max):
/oracle/appndmp
Enter Remote File Compression Mode (Compressed or Uncompressed):
Compressed
Remote Host settings:
IP address: 15.110.33.99
Remote Filename: /oracle/appndmp
Remote file will be compressed and "0.cmp", "1.cmp", or "2.cmp" will be
appended to the end of the filename.
Do you want to save the new network dump parameters ?
y
Remote Host settings:
IP address: 15.110.33.99
Remote Filename: /oracle/appndmp
Remote file will be compressed and "0.cmp", "1.cmp", or "2.cmp" will be
appended to the end of the filename.
You must reboot in order for these changes to take effect.