I don't see -f listed as a valid option.
On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 3:28 PM Frank M. Ramaekers <framaek...@ailife.com> wrote:
>
> This is a ClefOS 7.5 system:
>
> dasdfmt --help
> Usage: dasdfmt [OPTIONS] DEVICE
>
> Use dasdfmt to format a DASD ECKD device for use by Linux.
> DEVICE is the node of the device (e.g. '/dev/dasda').
>
> FORMAT ACTIONS
>  -M, --mode MODE           Specify scope of operation using MODE:
>                              full: Full device (default)
>                              quick: Only the first two tracks
>                              expand: Unformatted tracks at device end
>      --check               Perform complete format check on device
>
> FORMAT OPTIONS
>  -b, --blocksize SIZE      Format blocks to SIZE bytes (default 4096)
>  -d, --disk_layout LAYOUT  Specify the disk layout:
>                              cdl: Compatible Disk Layout (default)
>                              ldl: Linux Disk Layout
>  -k, --keep_volser         Do not change the current volume serial
>  -l, --label VOLSER        Specify volume serial number
>  -L, --no_label            Don't write a disk label
>  -r, --requestsize NUM     Process NUM cylinders in one formatting step
>      --norecordzero        Prevent storage server from modifying record 0
>  -y                        Start formatting without further user-confirmation
>
> DISPLAY PROGRESS
>  -m, --hashmarks NUM       Show a hashmark every NUM cylinders
>  -p, --progressbar         Show a progressbar
>  -P, --percentage          Show progress in percent
>
> MISC
>  -C, --check_host_count    Check if device is in use by other hosts
>  -F, --force               Format without performing sanity checking
>  -t, --test                Run in dry-run mode without modifying the DASD
>  -v                        Print verbose messages when executing
>  -h, --help                Print this help, then exit
>  -V, --version             Print version information, then exit
>
> Frank M. Ramaekers Jr.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:LINUX-390@VM.MARIST.EDU] On Behalf Of Mark 
> Post
> Sent: Monday, July 9, 2018 2:17 PM
> To: LINUX-390@VM.MARIST.EDU
> Subject: Re: dasdfmt assistance
>
> >>> On 7/9/2018 at 02:39 PM, "Frank M. Ramaekers" <framaek...@ailife.com> 
> >>> wrote:
> > This response doesn't offer much help.  Can anyone assist?
> > dasdfmt -b 4096 -d cdl -f /dev/dasdi -k -p -y Try 'dasdfmt --help' for
> > more information.
>
> What does "dasdfmt --help" display on that system?
>
>
> Mark Post
>
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