How to Create a format.dat Entry

1. Become superuser or assume an equivalent role.

2. Make a copy of the /etc/format.dat file.

   # cp /etc/format.dat /etc/format.dat.gen

3. Modify the /etc/format.dat file to include an entry for the third-party disk by using the format.dat information that is described in Chapter 36, The format Utility (Reference).

   Use the disk's hardware product documentation to gather the required information.