Copying the dump from tapeEdit online You can copy a tape dump to a file system by using the zgetdump tool. Before you beginThe mt utility must be installed. Preparing the dump tapeYou need to rewind the tape, and find the correct position on the tape to start copying from.Using the zgetdump tool to copy the dumpUse the zgetdump tool to copy the dump file from the tape to a file system. Checking whether a dump is valid, and printing the dump headerTo check whether a dump is valid, use the zgetdump command with the -i option. Parent topic: Using a tape dump devicePrevious topic: Initiating a tape dump