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Too many redirection blocks on disk.  Run PREPARE or replace the disk.

     Occurs on:  SFT I.  This is an Abend error.

     Meaning:    This message indicates that the disk redirection area
                 that Hot Fix uses has become full and the server will
                 not boot until the problem is repaired.

     Cause:      This error is caused by having created the disk
                 redirection table too small or by disk or channel
                 failure causing excessive bad sectors on the disk.

     Solution:   A filled disk redirection area usually indicates severe
                 problems with the disk and/or disk channel.  The
                 problem components should be found and repaired or
                 replaced.  Hot Fix can be reactivated and operation
                 resumed if the disk redirection area is enlarged by
                 using the PREPARE utility. This is especially pertinent
                 if the redirection area was originally created smaller
                 than normal (the default size is approximately 2
                 percent of the total disk capacity).  Unless the
                 redirection area was extremely small, enlarging it
                 should be considered only a temporary solution until
                 the faulty disk channel component is located and
                 replaced.  Components to check include the disk drive,
                 controller, Disk Coprocessor board, and connecting
                 cables.  After replacing the faulty components,
                 COMPSURFing the disk drive may be necessary before
                 reactivating Hot Fix with PREPARE and restoring backed
                 up files.

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