sfmt(ADM)

sfmt -- perform special formatting

Syntax

/sfmt device_name

Description

The sfmt command performs low-level formatting, initializes non-standard disk parameters, and performs initial processing of manufacturer-supplied defect lists of the disk device_name. device_name should be the character-special device representing the whole disk, for example, /dev/rhd00.

The sfmt command must be issued from the ``Boot:'' prompt, and should be used only if the ``type=E'' banner appears during power-up.

Low-level disk formatting is usually performed on bundled systems before delivery. If this formatting has not been done, you must format the disk before installing it. You must know the hard disk parameters before you invoke sfmt.

Files

/dev/rhd?0

Standards conformance

sfmt is not part of any currently supported standard; it is an extension of AT&T System V provided by The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.