rmfs [ -r ] FileSystem
The rmfs command removes a file system. If the file system is a journaled file system (JFS), the rmfs command removes both the logical volume on which the file system resides and the associated stanza in the /etc/filesystems file. If the file system is not a JFS file system, the command removes only the associated stanza in the /etc/filesystems file. The FileSystem parameter specifies the file system to be removed.
You can use the Web-based System Manager File Systems application (wsm fs fast path) to run this command. You could also use the System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) smit rmfs fast path to run this command.
| -r | Removes the mount point of the file system. |
To remove the /test file system, enter:
rmfs /test
This removes the /test file system, its entry in the /etc/filesystems file, and the underlying logical volume.
| /etc/rmfs | Contains the rmfs command. |
| /etc/filesystems | Lists the known file systems and defines their characteristics. |
The chfs command, crfs command, lsfs command, mkfs command, rmlv command.
File Systems Overview for System Management in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
Setting up and running Web-based System Management in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.
System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) Overview in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.