Udisksctl - Linux Disk Management Tool
Udisksctl is a command-line interface for interacting with the udisks daemon, which provides a way to manage storage devices in Linux. It allows users to perform common disk operations such as mounting, unmounting, and retrieving information about devices directly from the terminal.
Udisksctl Basic Operations
Here are some fundamental commands to get you started with udisksctl:
# To get detailed information about a specific device:
udisksctl info -b <device>
# To mount a device to its default mount point:
udisksctl mount --block-device <device>
# To unmount a device:
udisksctl unmount --block-device <device>
# To display help and available commands:
udisksctl help
Understanding Device Identifiers
When using udisksctl, you'll often need to specify the device you want to operate on. These are typically represented by block device paths, such as /dev/sda1 or /dev/nvme0n1p2. You can find these identifiers using commands like lsblk or fdisk -l.
Advanced Udisksctl Usage
Udisksctl supports various other operations, including formatting, unlocking encrypted devices, and managing RAID arrays. For comprehensive details and advanced options, consult the official udisksctl documentation or use the built-in help command.