i2o_block_open
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## Name

i2o_block_open — Open the block device

## Synopsis

`int i2o_block_open (` | struct block_device * bdev,
| fmode_t mode`)`;

## Arguments

`bdev`

  block device being opened

`mode`

  file open mode

## Description

Power up the device, mount and lock the media. This function is called, if the block device is opened for access.

Returns 0 on success or negative error code on failure.

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