Question : Problem: Compaq SCSI 80pin drive won't format???

I have a 9.1gb with a 80pin to 68pin adapter and Adaptec 2940U2 - the drive absolutely will NOT format.  

I have tried Partition Magic 8, Fdisk, Win2000 and XP install etc.....it see's the drive, it formats, but when it reaches 100% it returns with a cannot format drive error.  

I have tried 4 PC's, 3 different 2940U2 and one 2930U2 card with all diffent cables.

I can low-level the drive in the adaptec utility (CTRL A), and the drive is seen everywhere.  I believe because the problem is that it is a Compaq server drive - and it is used in a PC.  The Compaq drives all have a diagnostic bios partition - but I have already removed all partitions.  
 
The model is Compaq BD00911934, 9.1 GB 10K Wide Ultra2.

Any suggestions on how to format this drive?

Answer : Problem: Compaq SCSI 80pin drive won't format???

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