Using SMIT

Use the following SMIT commands to choose a dump device and start the system dump:

1. Check which dump device is appropriate for your system (the primary or secondary device) by using the following SMIT fast path command:

   smit dump

2. Choose the Show Current Dump Devices option and write the available devices on notepaper.
3. Enter the following SMIT fast path command again:

   smit dump

4. Choose either the primary (the first example option) or secondary (the second example option) dump device to hold your dump information:

   Start a Dump to the Primary Dump Device

   OR

   Start a Dump to the Secondary Dump Device

   Base your decision on the list of devices you made in step 2.

5. Choose the type of dump you want, if you choose the primary dump device to hold your dump information.
   To start a system dump according to the current dump configuration, choose the following type:

   Start a System Dump to the Primary Dump Device

   To force a full memory dump, a selective memory dump, or a traditional system dump, choose the corresponding type:

   Start a Full Memory Dump to the Primary Dump Device
   Start a Selective Memory Dump to the Primary Dump Device
   Start a Traditional System Dump to the Primary Dump Device

6. Click Reset to start a dump again if the dump was not started (the operator panel display is blank). See Checking the Status of a System Dump if a value shows in the operator panel display.
   To start a dump with the Reset button or a key sequence you must have the key switch, or mode switch, in the Service position, or have set the Always Allow System Dump value to true. To do this:

   1. Use the following SMIT fast path command:

      smit dump

   2. Set the Always Allow System Dump value to true. This is essential on systems that do not have a mode switch.