Memory Dump - NEC BladeServer Express5800 Series User Manual

MEMORY DUMP

If an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to acquire necessary information.
If you save the dump file to DAT, write that it is saved as "NTBackup" or "ARCServe" on the label.
You can specify the location to save the diagnostic information. For more information, see Chapter
5.
IMPORTANT:
Consult with your service representative before dumping the
memory. Dumping the memory while the CPU blade is operating
normally may affect the system operation.
Restarting the system due to an error may display a message
indicating insufficient virtual memory. Ignore this message and
proceed. Restarting the system may result in dumping improper
data.
Dumping memory is not available in the Linux operating system.
Press the DUMP switch to save the dump file when an error occurs. Insert a metal pin (a
straightened large paper clip may be used) into the switch hole to press the DUMP switch.
Pressing the DUMP switch saves the dump file in the specified directory (memory dumping may
not be available when the CPU stalls).
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