blk_limits_io_min (9) - Linux Manuals

blk_limits_io_min: set minimum request size for a device

Command to display blk_limits_io_min manual in Linux: $ man 9 blk_limits_io_min

NAME

blk_limits_io_min - set minimum request size for a device

SYNOPSIS

void blk_limits_io_min(struct queue_limits * limits, unsigned int min);

ARGUMENTS

limits

: the queue limits

min

: smallest I/O size in bytes

DESCRIPTION

Some devices have an internal block size bigger than the reported hardware sector size. This function can be used to signal the smallest I/O the device can perform without incurring a performance penalty.