---
name: "i2o_block_release"
section: "9"
platform: "linux"
package: "linux-manual-3.16"
version: "3.16.56-1+deb8u1"
release: "Debian 8 (Jessie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/i2o_block_release"
---

# i2o\_block\_release(9)

Release the I2O block device

## NAME

i2o\_block\_release - Release the I2O block device

## SYNOPSIS

**void i2o\_block\_release(struct gendisk \*** *disk***, fmode\_t** *mode***);**

## ARGUMENTS

*disk*

gendisk device being released

*mode*

file open mode

## DESCRIPTION

Unlock and unmount the media, and power down the device. Gets called if the block device is closed.

## COPYRIGHT