mkfs.exfat
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NAME
mkfs.exfat − create an exFAT filesystem
SYNOPSIS
mkfs.exfat [ −b boundary_alignment ] [ −c cluster_size ] [ −f ] [ −h ] [ −L volume_label ] [ −v ] device
mkfs.exfat −V
DESCRIPTION
mkfs.exfat creates an exFAT filesystem by writing on a special file using the values found in the arguments of the command line. It is invoked automatically by mkfs(8) when it is given the −t exfat option.
As an example, to make a filesystem on the first partition on the first SCSI disk, use:
mkfs.exfat /dev/sda1
OPTIONS
−b boundary_alignment
Specify the alignment for FAT and start of cluster. Boundary alignment can be specified in m/M for megabytes and k/K for kilobytes. It should be a power of two. Some media like sdcard need this.
−c cluster_size
Specify the cluster size. Cluster size can be specified in m/M for megabytes and k/K for kilobytes.
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−f |
Performs a full format. This zeros the entire disk device while creating the exFAT filesystem. |
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−h |
Prints the help and exit. |
−L volume_label
Specifies the volume label associated with the exFAT filesystem.
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−v |
Prints verbose debugging information while creating the exFAT filesystem. |
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−V |
Prints the version number and exits. |
SEE ALSO
mkfs(8), mount(8),