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xfs_property

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NAME

xfs_property - examine and edit properties about an XFS filesystem

SYNOPSIS

xfs_property target get name...
xfs_property target list [ -v ]
xfs_property target set name=value...
xfs_property target remove name...
xfs_property -V

DESCRIPTION

xfs_property retrieves, lists, sets, or removes properties of an XFS filesystem. Filesystem properties are roo-controlled attributes set on the root directory of the filesystem to enable the system administrator to coordinate with userspace programs.

target is one of: the root directory of a mounted filesystem; a block device containing an XFS filesystem; or a regular file containing an XFS filesystem.

OPTIONS

-V: Print the version number and exits.

COMMANDS

get: name... Prints the values of the given filesystem properties.
list: Lists the names of all filesystem properties. If the -v flag is specified, prints the values as well.
set: name=value... Sets the given filesystem properties to the specified values and prints what was set.
remove: name... Unsets the given filesystem properties.

FILESYSTEM PROPERTIES

Known filesystem properties for XFS are:

autofsck See xfs_scrub(8) for more information.