Parameter
Parameter
Description
Value
maximum
capacity
Original available
capacity (with one
decimal place) of the
SSD. Unit: GB or TB.
In Linux and ESXi, 1
GB equals 1000 MB. In
Windows, 1 GB equals
1024 MB.
Example: 1.6TB (1600321314816Byte)
6.4 Formatting
Formatting is classified into quick formatting and secure formatting.
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Quick formatting (Secure Erase Settings=0): Erase only entries and support namespace
formatting.
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Secure formatting (Secure Erase Settings=1): Erase all data and support only entire disk
formatting.
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Perform formatting with caution. Data cannot be restored after formatting.
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If drivers do not support the Data Integrity Field (DIF) function, do not format disks into
the DIF format. Otherwise, problems such as operating system resetting will occur.
6.4.1 Formatting a Logical Disk
Function
Perform quick formatting of a logical disk. Logical disks support only quick formatting.
Secure formatting is not allowed.
Format
hioadm format -d
diskname
Parameters
Parameter
Description
Value
diskname
Name of a logical disk.
Example:
nvme0n1
Usage Guidelines
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Before running this command, stop all I/O services of the logical disk and perform the
following:
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