Name

ufs.util

Synopsis

ufs.util { -k | -p | -s } device

ufs.util -n device name
               

Description

Manipulates UFS filesystems.

Options/Usage

-k

Reads the disk’s UUID key and prints it to standard output.

-n

Resets the volume name of the device. It takes effect after the next remount.

-p

Probes the device, and prints the volume name to standard output.

-s

Generates a new disk UUID key and sets it on the volume.

device

The disk device filename, e.g., disk0s5.

mount_point

The directory on which the filesystem is mounted.

Location

/System/Library/Filesystems/ufs.fs

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