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SCSI_TEST_UNIT_READY(9) SCSI mid layer SCSI_TEST_UNIT_READY(9)

NAME

scsi_test_unit_ready - test if unit is ready

SYNOPSIS

int scsi_test_unit_ready(struct scsi_device * sdev, int timeout, int retries, struct scsi_sense_hdr * sshdr_external);

ARGUMENTS

sdev
scsi device to change the state of.
timeout
command timeout
retries
number of retries before failing
sshdr_external
Optional pointer to struct scsi_sense_hdr for returning sense. Make sure that this is cleared before passing in.

DESCRIPTION

Returns zero if unsuccessful or an error if TUR failed. For removable media, UNIT_ATTENTION sets ->changed flag.

AUTHORS

James Bottomley <James.Bottomley@hansenpartnership.com>
Author.
Rob Landley <rob@landley.net>
Author.

COPYRIGHT

January 2017 Kernel Hackers Manual 4.8.