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SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-5
Full sysgen procedure summary
Use the following procedure when performing a full sysgen.
Step 1. Back up any user files residing on the disks to be formatted
Step 2. Load the sysgen processor into the main memory.
Step 3. Use either the FORMAT or the ERASE command to format the
system disks. Refer to the comparison Table 4-1 and the “Formatting
a system disk” or “Erasing a system disk” procedure later in this
chapter.
Step 4. Install the new operating system software (OSS) using the SYSGEN
command.
a. Define the system configuration
b. Load the operating system software
c. Apply system patches (automatic)
Full sysgen procedure
The following table lists the steps used to perform a full sysgen.
Table 4-2. Steps to perform a full sysgen
Step Action System response
1. Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the
selected peripheral device.
2. Press the Boot button. PC UI:
The Boot menu window displays:
Operating System
System Disk
Reel to Reel
QIC
18/36 Track Tape
3. PC UI:
Select your choice of sysgen media with the
mouse.
The command menu displays:
COMMANDS Display Commands
BOOT Boot the operating system
SYSGEN Build or update system files on
disk from tape or host
FORMAT Format and initialize disk pack
HOSTCOPY Copy user files from host to
disk
AUTO Auto Sysgen
MINI Configuration change only
ERASE Erase all files.