nvme_directive_send - Man Page

Send directive command

Synopsis

int nvme_directive_send (struct nvme_directive_send_args *args );

Arguments

args

struct nvme_directive_send_args argument structure

Description

Directives is a mechanism to enable host and NVM subsystem or controller information exchange. The Directive Send command transfers data related to a specific Directive Type from the host to the controller.

See the NVMe specification for more information.

Return

The nvme command status if a response was received (see enum nvme_status_field) or -1 with errno set otherwise.

Info

August 2024 libnvme API manual