fmtflop(1M)                                                     fmtflop(1M)


   NAME
         fmtflop - physically format diskettes

   SYNOPSIS
         /usr/sbin/fmtflop [ -v ] special_file

   DESCRIPTION
         fmtflop physically formats the media inserted in the diskette drive.
         The -v option verifies that the diskette is correctly formatted.  The
         special_file is the path name of the diskette drive (e.g.,
         /dev/rdsk/c0d0s6).

         fmtflop formats DOUBLE-SIDED media with 512 byte sectors, 9 sectors
         per track, and 80 tracks.  Before executing fmtflop, the diskette
         must be placed in the drive and the latch closed.

   SEE ALSO
         if(7).

   DIAGNOSTICS
         An error message is returned if the format or verify fails.  If this
         occurs, remove the diskette and reinsert it to make sure it is
         properly seated, then try entering the command a second time.  If the
         command fails again (especially on the same area of the disk) the
         diskette is probably bad and must be discarded.

         The error message process lock failed is returned if the command is
         attempted by someone other than the super-user.

























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