SYNOPSIS
nvme wdc vs-fw-activate-history <device> [--output-format=<normal|json> -o <normal|json>]
DESCRIPTION
For the NVMe device given, read a Vendor Unique WDC log page that returns the firmware actiation history.
The <device> parameter is mandatory and must be the NVMe character device (ex: /dev/nvme0).
This will only work on WDC devices supporting this feature. Results for any other device are undefined.
On success it returns 0, error code otherwise.
OPTIONS
- -o <format>
- --output-format=<format>
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Set the reporting format to normal, or json. Only one output format can be used at a time. Default is normal.
Firmware Activate History Log Page Data Output Explanation
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
Entry Number |
The number of fw activate entry. The most recent 20 entries will be displayed. |
Power on Hour |
The time since the power on in hours:minutes:seconds. |
Power Cycle Count |
The power cycle count that the firmware activation occurred. |
Current Firmware |
The firmware level currently running on the SSD before the activation took place. |
New Firmware |
The new firmware level running on the SSD after the activation took place. |
Slot Number |
The slot tht the firmware is being activated from. |
Commit Action Type |
The commit action type associated with the firmware activation event |
Result |
The result of the firmware activation event. The ouput shall be in the format: Pass or Failed + error code |
EXAMPLES
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Has the program issue WDC vs-fw-activate-history Vendor Unique Command :
# nvme wdc vs-fw-activate-history /dev/nvme0
NVME
Part of the nvme-user suite.