The error message “HDIO_DRIVE_CMD(identify) Failed: Inappropriate Ioctl For Device” is an indication that the hdparm command was not able to send the “identify” command to the device. This error can occur for several reasons, including:
- The device is not recognized by the system: Make sure that the device is properly connected and recognized by the operating system.
- The device is not supported by the hdparm command: Not all devices support the “identify” command, so check if your device is supported by hdparm.
- The user does not have sufficient privileges: The hdparm command requires root or administrative privileges to access certain features of the device. Make sure you are running the command as root or with sudo privileges.
- The device is not a hard disk: The hdparm command is designed to work with hard disks, so if you are using it with a different type of storage device, it may not work as expected.
To troubleshoot this issue, you can try the following steps:
- Check if the device is recognized by the operating system by running the “lsblk” or “fdisk -l” command.
- Make sure that you are running the hdparm command with root or sudo privileges.
- Try using the “-I” option with the hdparm command instead of the “identify” command.
- Check the hdparm man page to see if your device is supported by the command.
If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you may need to contact your device manufacturer or seek further assistance from technical support.