Using the control panel to perform a service processor dump

A service processor dump is a collection of data from a service processor after a failure, an external reset, or a manual request. If you do not have a management console, you can use the control panel to perform a service processor dump.

About this task

Use this procedure only under the direction of your next level of support or your service provider.

If you do not have a management console, follow these steps to perform a service processor dump:

Procedure

  1. On the control panel, select manual mode.
  2. Use the increment or decrement button to select function 43 (service processor dump).
  3. Press Enter (the middle button) on the control panel.
  4. Is 00000000 or FF displayed on the control panel for more than 30 seconds?
    • Yes: The service processor or server firmware is not responding to a request from the control panel. Contact your next level of support or your hardware service provider.
    • No: An attention SRC A1xx3043 is displayed, which indicates that function 43 has been selected.
  5. Perform the following steps:
    1. Ensure function 43 is shown on the control panel and press Enter (the middle button) again.
    2. Return to Normal mode, and wait for the dump to complete.
  6. For details on how to copy, report, or delete a dump after you have completed a dump, see Managing dumps.