Format
hioadm format -d devicename
-q
Parameters
Parameter
Description
Value
devicename
Name of an SSD.
Example:
nvme0
Output Description
Parameter
Description
Value
LBA Format
l
This parameter specifies supported
combinations of LBA sizes and
metadata sizes, and relative
performance.
l
Data Size
: indicates the size of
sector.
Example:
512 bytes
l
Metadata Size
: indicates the
metadata size.
Example:
0 bytes
l
Relative Performance
: indicates
relative performance.
Example:
Best
l
(in use)
: indicates the formatting
combination currently in use.
Example:
LBA Format 0: Data Size:
512 bytes - Metadata Size: 0
bytes - Relative
Performance: Best (in use)
This example indicates that
the device supports the
combination of 512 B sectors,
0 B metadata, and best relative
performance, and that the
combination is currently in
use.
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