Solaris Common Messages and Troubleshooting Guide

cpio : can't read input : end of file encountered prior to expected end of archive.

Cause

This message appears when trying to read a multi-volume floppy in bar format using the following command:


  # cpio -id -H bar -I /dev/diskette0

Action

kill /usr/sbin/vold by running /etc/init.d/volmgt stop and use the device name /dev/rfd0.