Using the AIX command line to copy a dump

Learn how to use the AIX(R) command line to copy a dump.

Copy the dump only if you are directed to do so by your next level of support or service provider.

Note:
If you have an HMC, you must manage your platform dumps with the HMC. For details, see Using an HMC to copy a dump.

Platform dumps are saved in AIX under the following directory: 

/var/adm/platform
Note:
If the AIX partition becomes the service partition after it was installed, run the following command to create this directory: 
platform_dump -f jfs2

or

platform_dump -f jfs

This command will create the /var/adm/ras/platform file system. This is done automatically during installation if the AIX partition was marked as the service partition before it was installed.