7.2.11 rm

Remove files.

Syntax

rm [ -f ] [ -i ] [ -v ] [{ -w | --wallet } wallet-location ]
   [{ -T | --trace } trace-level ] filename

Command Options

The options for the rm command are:

  • filename: Specifies the files being removed.

    You can use a wildcard (%) in the filename to specify multiple files.

  • -f: Forces removal of open files.

  • -i: Interactively prompt for confirmation before deleting a file.

  • -v: Print the names of the files being deleted.

  • -w, --wallet: Optionally specifies the path to the Exascale wallet directory.

  • -T, --trace: Optionally enables tracing and sets the trace level to 1 (minimum tracing), 2 (medium tracing), or 3 (maximum tracing).

    If the $ADR_BASE environment variable is set, the trace file is written to:

    $ADR_BASE/diag/EXC/xsh_<username>/<hostname>/trace/xsh_<date>.trc

    Otherwise, the trace file is written to:

    /tmp/diag/EXC/xsh_<username>/<hostname>/trace/xsh_<date>.trc

Examples

Example 7-16 Delete an Exascale file

The following example deletes @MYDATA/myfile.

$ xsh rm @MYDATA/myfile