2020-06-18 12:58:03 +01:00
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# wipefs
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> Wipe filesystem, raid, or partition-table signatures from a device.
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2021-10-05 04:35:50 +01:00
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> More information: <https://manned.org/wipefs>.
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2020-06-18 12:58:03 +01:00
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- Display signatures for specified device:
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2020-10-29 11:21:45 +00:00
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`sudo wipefs {{/dev/sdX}}`
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2020-06-18 12:58:03 +01:00
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- Wipe all available signatures for specified device:
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2020-10-29 11:21:45 +00:00
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`sudo wipefs --all {{/dev/sdX}}`
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2020-06-18 12:58:03 +01:00
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- Perform dry run:
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2020-10-29 11:21:45 +00:00
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`sudo wipefs --all --no-act {{/dev/sdX}}`
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2020-06-18 12:58:03 +01:00
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- Force wipe, even if the filesystem is mounted:
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2020-10-29 11:21:45 +00:00
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`sudo wipefs --all --force {{/dev/sdX}}`
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