Is it possible to use hckd2ckd utility to migrate offline z/OS volumes?

I run a sample test and found this error message:

hckd2ckd 10.1.1.2:3990 USER00.offline.bin -u 0AD0
AWSHTC090I Host name: 10.1.1.2:3990
AWSHTC091I   Restart: No
AWSHTC094I  Unit-nbr: 0AD0
AWSHTC096I    Output: USER00.offline.bin
AWSHTC071E Host message text: Requested device number is offline

Should I assume that it is not possible?

Hi

If it is still relevant: You should use the volume name, not the address.

Br Michael Erichsen

Thanks Michael for your reply,

in my case, I'd like to migrate OFFLINE volumes. When the volume is offline, the Volume Name is not available to zOS and, since hckd2ckd utility uses zOS services, not even to such utility.

Giovanni, you can assume it is possible. using "-u' option you are able to specify the unit address. The message says that the volume is offline, nothing else. 

Thanks AdilsonColombo for your reply,

as your correctly point out, the message AWSHTC071E Host message text: Requested device number is offline says the volume (device number to be precise) is offline. However, hckd2ckd utility exits after displaying this message.

Contrary to your suggestion, I assume that "Migrating offline z/OS volumes from a z/OS system" is not possible.

Hi Giovanni, trying to copy an offline disk you might be interested in integrity. If it's the purpose, it will not work for that. 

Your understanding is correct. The first thing that "hckd2ckd" checks is if the volume is online.