Using Scsi Disk Utilities - HP ProLiant ML150 Operation Manual

Using SCSI Disk Utilities

To access the SCSI disk utilities, follow these steps:
1. Select the SCSI Disk Utilities option from the menu that displays after starting
SCSISelect. SCSISelect scans the SCSI bus (to determine the devices installed) and
displays a list of all SCSI IDs and the devices assigned to each ID.
2. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to a specific ID and device, then press the Enter
key.
3. A small menu displays, displaying the options Format Disk and Verify Disk Media.
— Format Disk—Allows you to perform a low-level format on a hard drive. Most SCSI
— Verify Disk Media—Allows you to scan the media of a hard drive for defects. If the
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disk devices are preformatted at the factory and do not need to be formatted again.
CAUTION: A low-level format destroys all data on the drive. Be sure to back up your data
before performing this operation. You cannot abort a low-level format once it has started.
utility finds bad blocks on the media, it prompts you to reassign them; if you select
yes, those blocks are no longer used. Pressing the Esc key at any time aborts the
utility.
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