How to Install and Uninstall sdparm.x86_64 Package on Amazon Linux 2

Last updated: May 12,2024

1. Install "sdparm.x86_64" package

Please follow the steps below to install sdparm.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2


    
        
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                sudo yum makecache
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum install
            
                        
                sdparm.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "sdparm.x86_64" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall sdparm.x86_64 on Amazon Linux 2:


    
        
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                sudo yum remove 
            
                        
                sdparm.x86_64
            
                    
    
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                sudo yum autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the sdparm.x86_64 package on Amazon Linux 2

Loaded plugins: ovl, priorities
Available Packages
Name : sdparm
Arch : x86_64
Version : 1.08
Release : 3.amzn2.0.1
Size : 86 k
Repo : amzn2-core/2/x86_64
Summary : List or change SCSI/SATA disk parameters
URL : http://sg.danny.cz/sg/sdparm.html
License : BSD
Description : SCSI disk parameters are held in mode pages. This utility lists or
: changes those parameters. Other SCSI devices (or devices that use
: the SCSI command set e.g. some SATA devices) such as CD/DVD and
: tape drives may also find parts of sdparm useful. Requires the
: linux kernel 2.4 series or later. In the 2.6 series any device
: node the understands a SCSI command set may be used (e.g.
: /dev/sda). In the 2.4 series SCSI device node may be used.
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: Fetches Vital Product Data pages. Can send commands to start or
: stop the media and load or unload removable media.
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: Warning: It is possible (but unlikely) to change SCSI disk
: settings such that the disk stops operating or is slowed down. Use
: with care.