DUMPCLASS: Specifying that each dump copy be targeted to a particular dump class

Explanation: DUMPCLASS(class) is an optional parameter of DUMP requesting that each dump copy be targeted to a particular dump class. Dump classes, class, must be predefined with the DUMPCLASS optional parameter of the DEFINE command.

DUMPCLASS is required unless the specified volume is a primary volume with a dump class specified for it with its ADDVOL command. At least one class and no more than five classes must be specified if DUMPCLASS is specified.

Defaults: If the DUMPCLASS parameter is not specified and the volume is a primary volume with DUMPCLASS specified with its ADDVOL command, the dump classes specified with the ADDVOL command are used.
Note:
  1. DUMPCLASS is applicable only when the DUMP parameter is used.
  2. Do not specify the same dump class more than once.
Parent topic: Optional parameters for non-SMS-managed volumes or all primary volumes