nvme-sed-initialize - Man Page

Initialize a SED Opal Device for locking

Synopsis

nvme sed initialize [ --read-only, -r ]  <device>

Description

Initialize the NVMe device given to allow SED Opal locking​.

Options

-r,  --read-only

Set locking range to read-only​.

Examples

nvme sed initialize /dev/nvme5n1

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Part of nvme-cli

Info

09/28/2026 NVMe Manual