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buf_device

Get the device ID associated with a buffer.

Declaration

dev_t buf_device(buf_t bp);

Parameters

  • bp:

    Buffer whose device ID to retrieve.

Return Value

Device id.

Discussion

In traditional buffer use, this value is NODEV until buf_strategy() is called unless buf_getblk() was passed a device vnode. It is set on an iobuf if buf_alloc() is passed a device vnode or if buf_setdevice() is called.

See Also

Buffers