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AIX Version 4.3 Commands Reference, Volume 5
sysdumpstart Command
Purpose
Provides a command line interface to start a kernel dump to the primary or secondary dump device.
sysdumpstart { -p | -s [ -f ] }
Description
The sysdumpstart command provides a command line interface to start a kernel dump to the primary or secondary dump device. When the dump completes, the system halts. Use the crash command to examine a kernel dump. Use the sysdumpdev command to reassign the dump device.
During a kernel dump, the following values can be displayed on the three-digit terminal display as follows:
0c0 |
Indicates that the dump completed successfully. |
0c1 |
Indicates that an I/O occurred during the dump. This value only applies to AIX Version 4.2.1 or later. |
0c2 |
Indicates that the dump is in progress. |
0c4 |
Indicates that the dump is
too smal
l. |
0c5 |
Indicates a dump
internal error
. |
0c6 |
Prompts you to make the secondary dump device ready.
This value does not apply for AIX Version 4.2.1 or later. |
0c7 |
Indicates that the dump process is waiting for a response from the remote host. |
0c8 |
Indicates that the dump was disabled. In this case, no dump device was designated in the system configuration object for dump devices. The sysdumpstart command halts, and the system continues running. |
0c9 |
Indicates that a dump is in progress. |
0cc |
Indicates that the system switched to the secondary dump device after attempting a dump to the primary device. This value only applies to AIX Version 4.2.1 or later. |
You can use the Web-based System Manager Devices application
(wsm devices fast path) to run this
command. You could also use the System Management Interface
Tool (SMIT) smit sysdumpstart fast path to run this command.
Flags
-f |
Suppresses the prompt to make the secondary dump device ready.
This flag does not apply to AIX Version 4.2.1 or later. |
-p |
Initiates a system dump and writes the results to the primary dump device. |
-s |
Initiates a system dump and writes the results to the secondary dump device. |
Security
Access Control: Only the root user can run this command.
Examples
- To start a kernel dump to the primary dump device, enter:
sysdumpstart -p
- To start a kernel dump to the secondary dump device, enter:
sysdumpstart -s
Related Information
System Dump Facility in AIX Version 4.3 Problem Solving Guide and Reference.
The crash command, sysdumpdev command.
Setting up and running Web-based System Management in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
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