PFS3 vs SFS

[Amiga1200PPC]

You install SFS the same way you do with FFS.
In HDToolsbox you add it to the RDB. Give it a name like 0x53465300
Then select it in the Partition Settings window.

[Framiga]

@ Wishmaster

no, no, no please don't give wrong suggestion please!

@CU_AMIGA

follow the SFS docs that is better :-D

Ciao

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[CU_AMiGA]

The problem is that the HDToolsbox doesn't seem to save half the settings. It save the custom file system bit (where smartfilesystem would be) but the rest of the settings won't have it, and all hell breaks loose, meaning it won't save them. But i will have another go at it tonight. Maybe listening to Red Hot Chilli Peppers will inspire me and calm my nerves down.

Incidently, what are the improtant settings that need to be saved? Thanks for the replies by the way. I didn't mean to sound rude just a little bit frustrated that i seem to get problem after problem it seems like for me at the moment. I just wan't a system that is rock solid, like it was in the first half of the year.

Regards,

[CU_AMiGA]

The docs only say what settings you need to put down. I understand this, but i tried it and it lokked alright, including the Max tranfer, but the bugger will not save at all. Am i missing something? Do i need another tool? It says i need to edit the RDB, is this actually done in HDToolBox? How would i know when SFS is actually working?

[Mad-Matt]

Well 1024 blocksize is a must with FFS, and a massive speedboost once applied.  The docs for pfs and sfs do however say there Optimised for best performance with a 512 block size.

I stick with FFS though since its faster/more relighable/compatable  on my 040/25.  quite an annoyance to be pesterd with sfs requestors on boot saying some blocks are in the wrong place or bad. FFS hasnt given me such problems.

[Framiga]

Hi CU_AMiGA

so tell me:

HDToolbox version (OS39 BB-2) should be 45.6

SFS version (it is important)

IDE or SCSI HD? and size.

Ciao

[CU_AMiGA]

HDToolBox version is default version, or the one from the Amiga OS 3.9 CD.

I use a 30gig IDE Hard Drive, i also have a Power Flyer installed.

I used the version from this website:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~hjohn/SFS/download.htm

Not sure what version it is, i think its BETA, v1.58. Is this version good?

[Framiga]

Hi CU_AMIGA

it is a four years ago version!

The problem now, is that is not compatible with the latest versions.

Have you some data on the new HD?

Ciao

[CU_AMiGA]

What do you mean by data framiga? HDToolBox settings? I have backed up all the cotents of my Hard Drive if thats what you mean.

Where can i get the latest version of SFS, or the version that everbody else is using?!

[Framiga]

@CU_AMIGA

just emailed to you.

Ciao

[CU_AMiGA]

Thanks Framiga, i will have a look. Then what do i do?

[CU_AMiGA]

Framiga, I think you gave me the wrong file, or my email account is on the blink. I downloaded the link but got the file "showletter.html" and it just shows the email you sent me again!  :-?

-edit-

oh wait i just solved the problem. Thanks for the file. I will try it out later. What do i do with it and whats in the file?

[Framiga]

@CU_AMIGA

copy SmartFileSystem in L:

copy ALL the related tools in C:

Open HDToolbox, and choose your HD

Divide the disk in some partitions (the first one must be unser 2GB if you want to boot from that) less is better.

Click on the Update filesystem button

Delete the old SFS filesystem

click on Add New Filesystem button and choose the new one from L: (then click OK)

Click on CHANGE:

CFS\00

Block 512

Mask (the same of the other HD/partition)

MaxTransfer (the same of the other HD/partition)

REPEAT for all the other partitions. . . .and SAVE.

Ciao

PS- choose the buffers, you can (min 100)

If you have a lot of ram, you choose 200-300

[CU_AMiGA]

:lol:

Yeah. Thats what i need! A total idiots guide to installing SFS! I will follow that guide EXACTLY! Thanks again for the file and guide Framiga. Very helpful.

Regards,

[Amiga1200PPC]

That's what I meant, when saying , do it the same way like you install FFS.

And instead of CSF00 you better use SFS00 like I mentioned before.
I have several CFS in my RDB and never know which one is SFS or what.

SFS you'll find on Aminet as always.

[CU_AMiGA]

Okay i set up my Hard Drive yesterday. Partitions MDH0,2,3,4 are for Wrokbench and other entertainment and games. MDH1 is for the SFS (L:smartfilesystem and the C:tools). Here's the partitions:

MDH0: Workbench 1.9g
MDH1: Important 1.9m
MDH2: Games 10g
MDH3: Multimedia 10g
MDH4: Macintosh 3.9g

The Information says:

MDH0,2,3,4:

Handler: Smartfilesystem 1.212 (0000)
Blocksize: 512

MDH1:

Handler: fs 45.9 (DOS0)
Blocksize: 1000

I set these up to what people described. I now have the following information in my HDToolBox:

MDH0,2,3,4:

On Add/Update:

Filesystem name: smartfilesystem (customfilesystem)
Identifier: 0x00000000

On Change:

Identifier: 0x00000000
Mask : 0x7FFFFFE (default)
Max Transfer: 0x0001FE00
Blocksize: 512

The HDToolBox settings for MDH1: are default, same as FFS Amiga OS 3.9.

Well everything seems to be working okay so far. I have reinstalled the operating system (Amiga OS 3.9) and also CGFX, if someone could confirm i am on the right track then i will then carry on installing the rest. It seems to recognise SFS. One thing i wonder, is it possible to not use MDH1 (with SFS on) and just put SFS on MDH0: before setting up the partitions, and then, using my spare Hard Drive, QUICK FORMAT on MDH0: and then copy SFS over to it. Is this possible?

Regards,