[Info-vax] TCPIP$SMTP SYSTEM-F-EXQUOTA, SYSTEM-F-ACCVIO after upgrade to V8.3

[Richard B. Gilbert]

Steven Schweda wrote:
> Richard B. Gilbert wrote:
> 
>> No!  It's a warning of a developing hardware problem.  Your system is
>> losing contact with the disk drive.  It could be something as trivial as
>> an improperly seated cable connection or as serious as a dying disk drive.
> 
>    Glad you're looking out for me, but, well, duh.  You seem
> to have ignored the crucial step:
> 
>>    So, I INITIALIZEd a new system disk (/STRUCTURE = 5),
>> booted off the V8.3 CD-ROM, did a BACKUP /IMAG /NOINIT /TRUN
>> /VERI from the old disk to the new one, and then [...]
> 
>    Note: "new".
> 
>> <snip>
> 
>    Less is not always better.
> 
>    In fact, fiddling the cable, and even switching it to a
> different SCSI adapter, cable, and power supply didn't rectify
> it, so I'm betting on a failing disk drive.  At least it was
> pretty slow and painless, as system disk failures go.

"New" is no guarantee that it works!  The better vendors test the drives 
before they leave the factory and pack them sufficiently well that you 
might be able to load the box into a cannon of suitable size and fire it 
without damaging the drive.  Still, shit happens!  Last time I looked, 
disks were sold with a warranty so you may be able to get a replacement 
  or your money back!