Windows fsutil fsinfo drives equivalent in Linux
Lists disks, partitions and block devices.
fsutil fsinfo drives
lsblk
lsblk
lsblk
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "fsutil fsinfo drives" is used to list block devices. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "lsblk". Lists disks, partitions and block devices. This reference is grouped under System & Storage → Block Devices.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows fsutil fsinfo drives maps to lsblk for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux disks, storage and mounts.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
List block devices
Lists disks, partitions and block devices.
lsblk
List block devices
lsblk --help
Show command help when supported
man lsblk
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
lsblk
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: fsutil fsinfo drives
lsblkReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
lsblk | List block devices |
lsblk --help | Show command help when supported |
man lsblk | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "lsblk" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | lsblk |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | lsblk |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | lsblk |
Same command on this distribution. |
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