IBM 847661U Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 59
Performing a low-level disk format, When to use the format disk program, Starting the low-level format
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Unexpected SCSI Command Failure Target SCSI ID: SCSI CDB Sent: Host Adapter Status: Target Status: Sense Key: +Sense Code: +Sense Code Qualifier: 4 3 E 7 2 h - No host adapter error 2h - Check condition 2h - Not ready 4h 2h Press 'Esc' to continue. Performing a low-level disk format : You can use the Format Disk feature of the SCSISelect Utility program to perform a low-level format on hard disks. Depending on the hard disk capacity, the low-level format program could take up to two hours. When to use the format disk program : Use the Format Disk program: When you are installing software that requires a low-level format When you get recurring messages from the diagnostic tests directing you to run the Low-Level Format program on the hard disk As a last resort before replacing a failing hard disk drive Note For information about backing up all of the files, see the operating-system documentation. Starting the low-level format Attention The low-level format erases all data and programs. 1. If the hard disk drive is working, make a backup copy of all the files and programs on the hard disk. 2. Select Format Disk; then, follow the instructions on the screen. IBM Netfinity 3000 - Type 8476 51
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