IBM 704 - Manual (Page 84)

SCSISelect Utility Program
Using the Low-Level Format Program
If your server did not come with a RAID adapter preinstalled, you
can format your hard disks using the Low-Level Format feature of the
SCSISelect Utility program.
Depending on the hard disk capacity, the Low-Level Format
program could take up to two hours.
Note: If your server came with a RAID adapter preinstalled, refer to
the RAID adapter documentation for instructions to format
your hard disk drives.
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
As a last resort before replacing a failing hard disk drive
Note: For information about backing up all of your files, see your
operating-system documentation.
Starting the Low-Level Format Program
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Attention: The low-level format programs provided with
your server erase all data from your hard disk drive. Before
you run a low-level format program, be sure to back up your
data.
Note: 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.
2. Select SCSI Disk Utilities.
3. Select the disk drive that you want to format; then, press Enter.
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