Using the dump resource
A dump resource represents a directory in which client dump directories are maintained.
The dump resource can only be used by a dataless client or a diskless client. The dump resource requires the iSCSI S/W Target package to be installed on the dump resource server. Only POWER6 and later clients that have the appropriate firmware can dump to the dump resource.
When a dump resource is allocated to a client, NIM creates a subdirectory identified by the client's name for the client's exclusive use. After initialization, the client uses this directory to store any dump images it creates. Note that such dumps are firmware-assisted.
Note: If you subsequently deallocate this resource,
NIM removes the dump directory and the subdirectory
that NIM created for the client's use.