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xfs_property(8) System Manager's Manual xfs_property(8)

NAME

xfs_property - examine and edit properties about an XFS filesystem

SYNOPSIS

xfs_property target get name...
xfs_property target list [ -v ]
xfs_property target set name=value...
xfs_property target remove name...
xfs_property -V

DESCRIPTION

xfs_property retrieves, lists, sets, or removes properties of an XFS filesystem. Filesystem properties are root-controlled attributes set on the root directory of the filesystem to enable the system administrator to coordinate with userspace programs.

target is one of: the root directory of a mounted filesystem; a block device containing an XFS filesystem; or a regular file containing an XFS filesystem.

OPTIONS

Print the version number and exits.

COMMANDS

name... Prints the values of the given filesystem properties.
Lists the names of all filesystem properties. If the -v flag is specified, prints the values as well.
name=value... Sets the given filesystem properties to the specified values and prints what was set.
name... Unsets the given filesystem properties.

FILESYSTEM PROPERTIES

Known filesystem properties for XFS are:

autofsck See xfs_scrub(8) for more information.