
Format Media
This task allows the selection | of diskettes, hardfiles, or optical m |
Each selection is described | below. |
Hardfile Attached to SCSI Adapter (non-RAID)
ŸHardfile Format
Writes all of the disk. The drives may put all 0s, while block reassignment occurs
pattern put on the disk is device some may put hexadecimal number 5F.
ŸHardfile Format and Certify
Does | the same function | as | Format. After the format is completed, |
This | certify reassigns | all | bad blocks encountered. |
ŸHardfile Erase Disk
This option can be used to overwrite (remove) all data currently
To use the Erase Disk option, specify the number
Note: The Erase Disk service aid has not been certified as mee Department of Defense or any other organizations security guide
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