Performing a system dump

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A system dump is a collection of data from server hardware and firmware, either after a system failure or a manual request.

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Perform a system dump only under the direction of your next level of support or your service provider, after first providing to your next level of support or service provider a dump of the operating system (for example, a main storage dump for IBM® i).

Note: Before performing a system dump, collect any reference code information from the control panel, the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI), or the management console.