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NAME

       nvme_format_nvm - Format nvme namespace(s)

SYNOPSIS

       int nvme_format_nvm (struct nvme_format_nvm_args *args );

ARGUMENTS

       args        struct nvme_format_nvme_args argument structure

DESCRIPTION

       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

RETURN

       The  nvme  command  status  if  a response was received (see enum nvme_status_field) or -1 with errno set
       otherwise.