Cisco Headend System Release 2.5 Installation Guide

 

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Before upgrading the DNCS, use the following procedure to verify that the dump 
device is properly configured. 
1  If necessary, open an xterm window on the DNCS. 
2  Type su - and press Enter to log on as root user. 
3  Type the root password and press Enter. 
4  Type dumpadm and then press Enter. 

Result: The following output should be displayed: 

# dumpadm

 

     Dump content: kernel pages

 

      Dump device: /dev/md/dsk/d501 (swap)

 

Savecore directory: /var/crash/dncs

 

  Savecore enabled: yes

 

5  Did the dump device show the same result as shown in step 2 above? 

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If yes, then your dump device is configured correctly. Go to Verify SAItools 
Version (on page 26). 

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If no, continue with step 4 to set the dump device correctly. 

6  Type dumpadm  -d /dev/md/dsk/d501 and then press Enter. 
7  Type dumpadm and then press Enter. The dump device should now show the 

same result as shown in step 2 above.