sfmt(ADM) 06 January 1993 sfmt(ADM) Name sfmt - perform special formatting Syntax /sfmt devicename 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 devicename. devicename 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 Value added sfmt is an extension of AT&T System V provided by The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.