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DISK_EXPAND_PART_TBL(9) Block Devices DISK_EXPAND_PART_TBL(9)

NAME

disk_expand_part_tbl - expand disk->part_tbl

SYNOPSIS

int disk_expand_part_tbl(struct gendisk * disk, int partno);

ARGUMENTS

disk
disk to expand part_tbl for
partno
expand such that this partno can fit in

DESCRIPTION

Expand disk->part_tbl such that partno can fit in. disk->part_tbl uses RCU to allow unlocked dereferencing for stats and other stuff.

LOCKING

Matching bd_mutex locked, might sleep.

RETURNS

0 on success, -errno on failure.

COPYRIGHT

May 2018 Kernel Hackers Manual 3.16