NonStop S-Series Operations Guide (G06.24+)
Processors: Monitoring and Recovery
HP NonStop S-Series Operations Guide—522459-007
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Dumping a Processor to Tape (Down System Only)
Troubleshooting and Recovery Operations for Tape Dumps
Table 10-1 lists the errors that can occur during a tape dump. Perform the 
recommended recovery operation.
Table 11-1. Common Errors That Occur During Tape Dumps
Status Message Cause Recovery
Dump operation 
failed
Various. Check with your system manager or 
service provider.
Error during tape 
dump
Various. If it is a tape error, try a new tape. 
Otherwise, check with your system 
manager or service provider.
Halt code = %
nn Informational message. 
The processor has halted 
again.
If the message is informational only, no 
action is required.
If the processor has halted again, look up 
the halt code in the Processor Halt Code 
Manual for further information about the 
cause of failure and the appropriate 
recovery procedure.
Tape dump 
handshake error
You have entered the 
wrong path parameters. 
Reenter the path parameters and retry the 
operation. If this attempt fails, notify your 
service provider.
Tape not ready 
for dump
The tape is not at the 
load point, or the tape 
drive is not powered on 
and online. 
Set the tape at the load point, make sure 
that the tape drive is powered on and 
online, and then try the dump again.










