This task can be run directly from the AIX command line. See the following command syntax: diag
Option Description
initialize
Formats media without certifying
fmtcert Formats and certifies the media
Diskette Format
This selection formats a diskette by writing patterns to it.
Gather System Information
This service aid uses the AIX snap command to collect configuration information on networks, filesystems, security, the kernel, the ODM, and other system components. You can also choose to collect SSA adapter and
The output of the snap service aid can be used by field service personnel or it can be put on removable media and transferred to remote locations for more extensive analysis.
To use the snap task, select Gather System Information from the task list. You can select which components you want to collect information for, and where to store the data (hard disk or removable media).
Generic Microcode Download
The Generic Microcode Download service aid provides a means of executing a genucode script from a diskette or tape. The purpose of this generic script is to load microcode to a supported resource.
The genucode program should be downloaded onto diskette or tape in tar format while the microcode image itself goes onto another one in restore format. Running the Generic Microcode Download task will search for the genucode script on diskette or tape and execute it. It will ask for a Genucode media to be inserted into the drive. The service aid moves the genucode script file to the /tmp directory and runs the program that downloads the microcode to the adapter or device.
This service aid is supported in both concurrent and standalone modes from disk, LAN, or loadable media.
Hot-Plug Task
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