nvme-sed-unlock(1)

Package: nvme-cli Section: 1

NVMe Manual

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nvme-sed-unlock - Unlock a SED Opal Device

nvme sed unlock [--read-only | -r] [--ask-key | -k]  <device>

Unlock the given NVMe device.

-r, --read-only

Set locking range to read-only.

-k, --ask-key

Prompt for SED authentication key.

nvme sed unlock /dev/nvme5n1

Part of nvme-cli

11/21/2025

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