nvme_format_nvm - Format nvme namespace(s)

args structnvme_format_nvme_args argument structure

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

nvme_format_nvm - Format nvme namespace(s)

The nvme command status if a response was received (see enumnvme_status_field) or -1 with errno set otherwise. August 2025 nvme_format_nvm nvme_format_nvm(2)