IBM 86645RY Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 51
When To use the Low-Level Format, program, Performing a low-level disk format
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Unexpected SCSI Command Failure Target SCSI ID: 4 SCSI CDB Sent: 3 E 7 2 Host Adapter Status: h - No host adapter error Target Status: 2h - Check condition Sense Key: 2h - Not ready +Sense Code: 4h +Sense Code Qualifier: 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 a hard disk drive. Depending on the hard disk drive capacity, the Low-Level Format program could take up to two hours. When To use the Low-Level Format program: Use the Low-Level Format 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 drive 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 program Attention The Low-Level Format program erases all data and programs. Note If the server has a RAID adapter installed, refer to the RAID adapter documentation for instructions for performing a low-level format on a hard disk drive attached to the PCI RAID adapter. 1. If the hard disk is working, make a backup copy of all the files and programs on the hard disk drive 2. Select Format Disk; then, follow the instructions on the screen. Netfinity 5600 - Type 8664 43
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