Using the AIX command line to report a dump

Learn how to report a dump using the AIX(R) command line.

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

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.