Compaq AlphaServer ES45 Service Manual page 124

4.8 floppy_write
The floppy_write script runs a write test on the floppy drive to
determine whether or not you can write on the diskette. Use this
script if a customer is unable to write data to the floppy. This is a
destructive test, so use a blank floppy.
Example 4–6 floppy_write
P00>>> floppy_write
Destructive Test of the Floppy started
P00>>> show_status
ID Program
-------- ------------ ------------ ------ --------- ------------- -----------
00000001 idle system
00000c37 exer_kid
The floppy_write script uses exer to run a write test on the floppy. The test
runs in the background. Use the show_status command to display the
progress of the test. Use the kill or kill_diags command to terminate the test.
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Device Pass Hard/Soft Bytes Written
0 0
dva0.0.0.100 0 0
Bytes Read
0 0 0
0 6656 6656