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Blockdev Command: Get Size Of Device 512 Byte Sectors
Use for get size of device 512 byte sectors with Blockdev. Exact CLI syntax to get size of device 512 byte sectors using Blockdev.
When to use this: Use for get size of device 512 byte sectors with Blockdev.
Command Syntax
sudo blockdev --getsz </dev/sdXY>sudo blockdev --getsz </dev/sdXY>Live Command Builder
Final Command
sudo blockdev --getsz </dev/sdXY> Command Breakdown
--getsz- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to get size of device 512 byte sectors using Blockdev.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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