---
name: "ata_scsi_release"
section: "9"
platform: "linux"
package: "linux-manual-2.6.18"
version: "2.6.18.dfsg.1-26etch2"
release: "Debian 4.0 (Etch)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/ata_scsi_release"
---

# ata\_scsi\_release(9)

SCSI layer callback hook for host unload

## NAME

ata\_scsi\_release - SCSI layer callback hook for host unload

## SYNOPSIS

**int ata\_scsi\_release(struct Scsi\_Host \*** *host***);**

## ARGUMENTS

*host*

libata host to be unloaded

## DESCRIPTION

Performs all duties necessary to shut down a libata port... Kill port kthread, disable port, and release resources.

## LOCKING

Inherited from SCSI layer.

## RETURNS

One.

## AUTHOR

**Jeff Garzik**

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  Author.

## COPYRIGHT