Xerox t 180 User Manual
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES
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XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE
Performing a full sysgen
Use the information given below when performing a full sysgen.
When to use a full sysgen
In the full sysgen procedure, all system disks are formatted and the
operating system software is installed on the system disks. A full
sysgen is normally performed in the following situations:
operating system software is installed on the system disks. A full
sysgen is normally performed in the following situations:
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A new system is installed
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A system disk is replaced
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Read errors or other disk problems have occurred
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When required for a specific system or patch.
Note:
When performing an offline (tape) sysgen, make sure the
system is offline.
Backing up user files
It is important to back up all user files.
Caution:
If the disk being formatted contains user files, be sure to
back up those files before formatting because they will be deleted
from the disk.
from the disk.
Sysgen media
A full sysgen can be performed from tape, cartridge, or host. The
step-by-step procedures provided in the following section are for a
full sysgen from any medium.
step-by-step procedures provided in the following section are for a
full sysgen from any medium.
Choosing a format command
Table 4-1 lists the differences between the FORMAT and ERASE
commands used for formatting the system disks prior to sysgen.
commands used for formatting the system disks prior to sysgen.
Table 4-1.
Differences between format and erase commands
FORMAT command
ERASE command
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Deletes all files except
the MBAIS file
the MBAIS file
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Performs a sector check
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Flags any new bad block
areas.
areas.
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Saves both the MBAIS and
bad block files.
bad block files.
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Does not perform a new
sector check.
sector check.
You must use when:
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Replacing a system disk
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Installing an additional
disk into the system
disk into the system
Use if you are confident of your
system disk integrity.
system disk integrity.