Getting Started

Learn how to setup a Linux system to quickly start using zoned storage devices.

• System Prerequisites: Learn how to setup a Linux system with zoned block device support enabled.

• Getting Started with an Emulated Zoned Block Device: Learn how to use the null_blk device driver to emulate zoned block devices.

• Getting Started with an SMR Disk: Learn how to identify SMR disks and verify the system correct operation.

• Getting Started with an Emulated SMR Disk: Learn how to setup and use an emulated SMR disks equivalent to a real physical device.