AdvanSys AdvanSCSI SCSI Low-level Format
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    This file contains important information and last-minute changes regarding
    the AdvanSCSI low-level format utility.
  Installing and using FMTSCSI
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    FMTSCSI is a DOS-based command-line utility for performing a low-level
    SCSI format on a SCSI device.  It can be used to format hard drives, WORM drives,
    and magneto-optical devices.

    NOTE: A low-level format is implemented differently by each SCSI
    manufacturer.  Some devices will return immediately without altering
    the media, others will take up to two hours to finish processing.
    Assume that all information contained on the device will be destroyed
    by FMTSCSI!

    FMTSCSI requires that an ASPI Manager be loaded.  Consult the AdvanSCSI
    User's Guide for more information on installing an AdvanSys ASPI
    Manager.

    To run FMTSCSI, type:

        FMTSCSI [host.]target[lun]:

    This notation can be used to specify any connected device.  (Remember
    that ASPI host adapters are numbered starting at 0).  The host and LUN
    (logical unit) number will default to 0 if not specified.

    For a system with only one host adapter installed, it is sufficient to
    simply type the target's ID number followed by a colon.  For example,
    to format a device with ID #2, type:

        FMTSCSI 2:

    To format a device with ID #0 on the second host adapter, type:

        FMTSCSI 1.0:

    In all cases, the program will display the device's identification and
    verify that it is okay to perform a low-level format.
    This version of FMTSCSI will send a mode select to Quantum drives
    to make sure we can format Quantum drives. 
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    How to reach AdvanSys
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    By mail:            AdvanSys
                            1150 Ringwood Court
                            San Jose, CA 95131

    Phone:              408-383-9400
    FAX:                 408-383-9612
    Tech Support:    800-525-7440
    BBS:                408-383-9540 (28.8 K baud, 8 bits, 1 stop, no parity)
    Interactive FAX: 408-383-9753

  
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