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XP900 Console Reference
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SCSI ID number — A unique number you assign each SCSI device in
the system. This is usually done by jumpers or a thumb wheel attached
to the drive.
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Size — The raw capacity of the drive. Formatting the drive with
different file systems (for example, FAT and NTFS) may result in
different usable sizes because of the differences in how storage is
managed under those file systems.
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Partition number — Within a single drive, partition numbers are
assigned in sequential order: 1, 2, 3, and so on. The partitions populate
the drive from the innermost cylinders to the outermost. If you have a
large hard disk (over 800 MB) and plan to use the FAT file system, it is
a good idea to break the disk into several smaller partitions because
the FAT file system uses disk space more efficiently at smaller
partition sizes. This is not necessary for the NTFS file system, since it
uses disk space very efficiently at all partition sizes.
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Partition size — The raw (unformatted) storage capacity of the
partition. Actual storage space will differ based on the file system with
which the partition is formatted.
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Partition format — The file system (if any) used on a partition. This
field displays FAT, NTFS, or unrecognized (if the partition is
unformatted).
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Disk setup options
Insert partition (Insert key) — Use this option to create new partitions.
Before creating a new partition, be sure to select an unpartitioned
space. Pressing the Insert key while an already partitioned space is
selected causes an informational error to be displayed.
Delete partition (Delete key) — Use this option to delete existing
partitions. Before deleting a partition, be sure to back up any data you
want to save on the partition. Deleting a partition deletes all data on
that partition but leaves the rest of the disk unaffected. Pressing the
Delete key while an unpartitioned space is selected displays an
informational error.
Format partition (F6 key) — Format a partitioned space with the FAT
file system.
Express setup (F7 key) — Create the default recommended partition
arrangement for Windows NT.
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