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. At least one class and no more than five classes must be specified if DUMPCLASS is specified. If dump classes are not specified, they are taken from the storage group definition to which the volume belongs. If none exist for the storage group and none are specified on the command, the command fails.

Defaults: If the DUMPCLASS parameter is not specified, the dump classes from the storage group definition to which the volume belongs 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 SMS-managed volumes