vWhen you perform an MSD, access the Main Storage Dump Manager function during the dump process. The Main Storage Dump Occurred display appears when the dump data is placed on the load-source disk. If you press the Enter key from this display, the Main Storage Dump Manager display appears.

vAt any other time, access the Main Storage Dump Manager function from the Start a Service Tool display.

The Main Storage Dump Manager display allows you to work with the current dump or copies of past dumps.

Note: Options 4, 5, and 6 may not appear.

Main Storage Dump Manager

Select one of the following:

1.Work with current main storage dump (MSD)

2.Work with copies of main storage dumps

3.Work with copy options

4.Activate remote service support communication line

5.Work with system partitions

6.Dump all partitions

Selection

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F3=Exit F12=Cancel

Work with current main storage dump

If you select the Work with current main storage dump (MSD) option from the Main Storage Dump Manager display, you can work with the newest MSD taken by the system. The current MSD is stored on the load-source disk. It gets replaced by the next main storage dump or is lost during the next IPL.

The Work with Current Main Storage Dump display allows you to select the following options:

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