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 Service Hints & Tips | 
 Document ID: GSMH-39DE3H  | 
PC Server 300 - SCSI Fixed Disk low level format fails
Applicable to: World-Wide
Symptom:
When attempting to low-level format the 1GB drive, according to the instructions in the User's Guide, the following error message is encountered : "DEVICES NOT RESPONDING." When attempting to low-level format a 540MB SCSI drive, the system format program runs without completion.
Problem Isolation Aids:
The fixed disk is attached to a PCI SCSI-2 FAST adapter.
Fix:
No hardware troubleshooting should be performed, or parts replaced to attempt to resolve this situation.  An updated version of the diagnostic diskette is available to correct this problem. 
SAS KEYWORDS:                                                       
PSY2               PC                 SERVER             8640    
SCSI               PSY2FDSK           PCI                PSY2TBD
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 Diagnostics, Hard Drives, SCSI, Retain  | |
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 Date Created  | 
 27-07-94  | |
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 Last Updated  | 
 25-03-99  | |
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 Revision Date  | 
 25-03-2000  | |
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 Brand  | 
 IBM PC Server  | |
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 Product Family  | 
 PC Server 300  | |
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 Machine Type  | 
 8640  | |
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 Retain Tip (if applicable)  | 
 H124755  | |
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