A system dump is a collection of data from server hardware
and firmware, either after a system failure or a manual request.
Perform a system dump only under
the direction of your next level of support or your service provider,
after first providing to your next level of support or service provider
a dump of the operating system (for example, a main storage dump for IBM® i).Note: Before performing a system dump, collect any reference
code information from the control panel, the Advanced System Management
Interface (ASMI), or the management console.