> We are in the process of 'decommissioning' our mainframe platform > (MP3000 runing v/VM 3.1). We formatted all our internal and > external DASD (3380s and 3390s) using ICKDSF R16 with the > following command:
I found this in a recent post by searching the archives at: http://listserv.uark.edu/archives/ibmvm.html Look at ICKDSF TRKFMT FROMRANGE(0,0) ERASEDATA CYCLES(n). It writes a "special pattern" (as opposed to binary zeroes, I guess). Ed Zell (309) 674-8255 x-107 [EMAIL PROTECTED] . CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This communication, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and contains information which may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify the sender immediately, delete the communication and destroy all copies. Thank you for your compliance.
