Perform a manual main storage dump on a logical partition

Use this procedure on a logical partition.

Attention: You should only perform a secondary partition main storage dump (MSD) if under the direction of software support.

To place the data from the system's main storage to the load-source disk, perform the following procedure:

1. On the logical partition or on the primary partition, start Dedicated Service Tools (DST).
2. Select option 11 (Work with system partitions).
3. Select option 2 (Work with partition status).
4. Select the logical partition on which you want to perform the MSD. Initiating a MSD against the primary partition is equivalent to initiating a MSD from the control panel.
5. Is the partition in Manual mode?
   • Yes: Continue to the next step.
   • No: Select option 10 (Mode manual).
6. Select option 22 (Force Main Storage Dump).
7. Select option 10 to confirm. Wait for the dump to complete. When the dump is complete, the Main Storage Dump Occurred display is shown on the selected logical partition.
8. The appearance of an A1D0 300x or A6Dx 3000 SRC on the Main Storage Dump Occurred display indicates a successful manual MSD.
9. Go to Report a main storage dump.