NonStop S-Series Operations Guide (G06.27+)

Processors: Monitoring and Recovery
HP NonStop S-Series Operations Guide—522459-008
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Dumping a Processor to Tape (Down System Only)
2. In the Dump Processor-n to Tape dialog box, type:
a. The SCSI ID of the tape drive. The default value is 4 or 5, which is the current
software requirement.
b. The location to which the tape drive is connected.
3. Click Dump.
4. Monitor the tape dump. In the Processor Status dialog box, verify that the
processor that was dumped to tape shows halt code %1154.
5. If you need to dump the memory of additional processors, refer to the procedure in
Dumping All Processors in a System on page 11-21.
If no other processors require a memory dump, you can start the system normally
using the System Startup dialog box. Start the system using the OSM or TSM Low-
Level Link. For more information, see The System Startup Dialog Box on page 15-8.
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.