The volname command is a Linux utility that displays the volume name of the specified device in ISO-9660 format. The ISO-9660 format is a standard format for CD-ROMs and is used to store data in a way that is compatible with different operating systems.
Overview
The volname command is used to display the volume name of the specified device. The command takes the device as an argument and returns the volume name in ISO-9660 format.
The syntax for the volname command is as follows:
volname [options] device
Here, device is the name of the device whose volume name you want to display. The device name can be a block device (e.g. /dev/sda1) or a mount point (e.g. /mnt/cdrom).
Examples
To display the volume name of a CD-ROM, you can use the following command:
volname /dev/cdrom
This will display the volume name of the CD-ROM in ISO-9660 format.
You can also use the volname command to display the volume name of a mounted file system. For example, to display the volume name of the file system mounted at /mnt/usb, you can use the following command:
volname /mnt/usb
Specific use cases
The volname command can be useful in a number of situations, such as:
- When you need to identify the volume name of a CD-ROM or DVD.
- When you need to identify the volume name of a mounted file system.
Options
The volname command has the following options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
-h |
Displays a help message and exits. |
-V |
Displays version information and exits. |
Troubleshooting tips
If the volname command fails to display the volume name of the specified device, you can try the following troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure that the device is correctly connected and powered on.
- Make sure that the device is mounted (if applicable).
- Make sure that you have permission to access the device.
Notes
- The
volnamecommand only works with devices that use the ISO-9660 file system. - The
volnamecommand requires root privileges to run.