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dump -- File-system backup utility

dump [options] [argument ...]

Options:
     0-9       Set dump level (default, 9)
     b         Next argument is blocking factor (default, 20)
     d         Next argument is density in bpi (default, 1600)
     f         Next argument is output device name
     s         Next argument is tape length in feet (default, 2300)
     S         Next argument is floppy disk size in blocks
     u         Update /etc/ddate
     v         Verbose (display date and tape length)