Nortel DMS-10 Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual page 490

6-52 Section 060-INDP-610 Maintenance Procedures Guide
Procedure 6-15
Disk Drive Formatting
Step Description
CAUTION 1
Use the FORMAT command ONLY when in direct contact with Nortel
field support personnel. This command may cause a loss of data. Perform
the DISK FORMAT procedure during a period of low data gathering
activity (low traffic) to avoid data losses.
CAUTION 2
Subsequent procedures call for the use of disk commands that may cause
a loss of data if improperly executed. Ensure that the operational disk
drive is in DISK ONLY mode prior to entering commands.
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Enter the following command to format the disk drive
>DISK FORMAT x (cr)
where: x - off-line drive (A or B)
System response: DISK FORMAT STARTED
After completion of the FORMAT operation, the FORMAT DONE message is output. For
any other response, refer to the procedure for that message and perform the activities
listed.
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Once this activity is complete, return to the message procedure you left and continue the
activities.
297-6201-502 Standard 01.02 September 2000