' (Unexpected SCSI Command FailureTarget SCSI ID: 4SCSI CDB Sent: -3 -- -- -- -E -- -7 -- -2 --Host Adapter Status: --h - No host adapter errorTarget Status: -2h - Check conditionSense Key: -2h - Not ready+Sense Code: -4h+Sense Code Qualifier: -2hPress 'Esc' to continue.9 :Performing a low-level disk formatYou can use the Format Disk feature of the SCSISelect Utility program to perform alow-level format on a hard disk drive.Depending on the hard disk drive capacity, the Low-Level Format program couldtake up to two hours.When to use the Low-Level Format programUse the Low-Level Format program: When you are installing software that requires a low-level format When you get recurring messages from the diagnostic tests directing you to runthe Low-Level Format program on the hard disk drive As a last resort before replacing a failing hard disk driveNote: For information about backing up all of your files, see your operating-systemdocumentation.Starting the Low-Level Format programNote: If your server has a RAID adapter installed, refer to the RAID adapterdocumentation for instructions for performing a low-level format on a harddisk drive attached to the PCI RAID adapter.1. If the hard disk is working, make a backup copy of all the files and programs onthe hard disk.Attention: The Low-Level Format program erases all data and programs.2. Select Format Disk; then, follow the instructions on the screen.Note: Hard disks normally contain more tracks than their stated capacity (toallow for defective tracks). A message appears on the screen if thedefect limit is reached. If this happens, have the system serviced.34 IBM xSeries User's Reference
