Formatting a file system
![[CAUTION: ]](images/caution.png) | CAUTION: Formatting a file system permanently deletes all files and directories in the file system. You cannot restore the deleted files or directories. | |
You can format a file system only when no other users are accessing the file system.
Perform this task in user view.
Task | Command |
|---|---|
Format a file system. | format filesystem |