C.2 Dump Sequence
During a dump sequence, the DEC MicroServer:
1.
Sends a dump request on the Ethernet and waits for a host node to reply.
2.
Sends the contents of memory (including the internal error log) to the host
node that answers the dump request.
3.
Runs its internal test and reboots when the dump is complete.
Table C–2 shows the values that can appear on the display during a dump.
Table C–2 Dump Display Values
Display
Value
Meaning
5
Waiting to dump. At this point, the DEC MicroServer has asked for a host
to accept the dump and is waiting for a host to respond.
6
Dump in progress. Once a host has responded, the
DEC MicroServer dumps the system’s contents across the Ethernet to the
host.
As with the power-up sequence, the DEC MicroServer might have to retry
sending its request for a host to receive the dump. This is reflected in the
values that appear on the display.
C.2.1 Normal Dump Sequence Without Retry
In a normal dump sequence, the display shows the following:
5
.
6
The display then continues with a power-up sequence (with or without retry, as
necessary).
C.2.2 Dump Sequence with Retry
If no host responds to the dump request, the DEC MicroServer abandons the
dump attempt. The display shows the following:
5
The DEC MicroServer then retries sending the dump request. During the
retry, the display shows the following:
5
Once the dump request has been sent, the display continues as follows:
C–4 The DEC MicroServer Display Panel
