nvme_format_nvm(2)
Format nvme namespace(s)
Description
nvme_format_nvm
NAME
nvme_format_nvm - Format nvme namespace(s)
SYNOPSIS
int nvme_format_nvm (struct nvme_format_nvm_args *args );
ARGUMENTS
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args |
struct nvme_format_nvme_args argument structure |
DESCRIPTION
The Format NVM command low level formats the NVM media. This command is used by the host to change the LBA data size and/or metadata size. A low level format may destroy all data and metadata associated with all namespaces or only the specific namespace associated with the command
RETURN
The nvme command status if a response was received (see enum nvme_status_field) or -1 with errno set otherwise.