Managing the AMASS File System
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Options
/usr/amass/bin
./volformat
[-uy]
[-pq]
[-b blocksize]
[-c {on|off}]
[-d num]
[volumenumber]
Option Description
no options
NOTE: Not valid
for WORM
because the
volume cannot be
erased.
For optical platters: Perform a full format
that includes these tasks:
• Erases both sides of the platter
• Formats both sides of the platter
• Writes header information
For tape:
• Writes header information
-u Displays this usage statement
Usage: volformat [-b blocksize] [-c on|off] [-pquyd]
[volumelist]
-y Suppress confirmation and informational
messages.