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>

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

  • 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.