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diff --git a/Documentation/device-mapper/dm-flakey.txt b/Documentation/device-mapper/dm-flakey.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c8efdfd --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/device-mapper/dm-flakey.txt @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +dm-flakey +========= + +This target is the same as the linear target except that it returns I/O +errors periodically. It's been found useful in simulating failing +devices for testing purposes. + +Starting from the time the table is loaded, the device is available for +<up interval> seconds, then returns errors for <down interval> seconds, +and then this cycle repeats. + +Parameters: <dev path> <offset> <up interval> <down interval> + <dev path>: Full pathname to the underlying block-device, or a + "major:minor" device-number. + <offset>: Starting sector within the device. + <up interval>: Number of seconds device is available. + <down interval>: Number of seconds device returns errors. |