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OPEN_BDEV_EXCLUSIVE(9) The Linux VFS OPEN_BDEV_EXCLUSIVE(9)

NAME

open_bdev_exclusive - open a block device by name and set it up for use

SYNOPSIS

struct block_device * open_bdev_exclusive(const char * path, fmode_t mode, void * holder);

ARGUMENTS

path

special file representing the block device

mode

FMODE_... combination to pass be used

holder

owner for exclusion

DESCRIPTION

Open the blockdevice described by the special file at path, claim it for the holder.

COPYRIGHT

April 2023 Kernel Hackers Manual 2.6.