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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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Hint Category |
Diagnostics, Hard Drives, SCSI, Retain | |
Date Created |
27-07-94 | |
Last Updated |
25-03-99 | |
Revision Date |
25-03-2000 | |
Brand |
IBM PC Server | |
Product Family |
PC Server 300 | |
Machine Type |
8640 | |
Model |
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TypeModel |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H124755 | |
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