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Windows wmic diskdrive get model equivalent in Linux
Prints disk model and size.
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wmic diskdrive get model
Linux equivalents
lsblk -d -o NAME,MODEL,SIZE
lsblk -d -o NAME,MODEL,SIZE
lsblk -d -o NAME,MODEL,SIZE
Overview
What this command does
Prints disk model and size.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show disk model
Prints disk model and size.
lsblk -d -o NAME,MODEL,SIZE
Show disk model
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 -d -o NAME,MODEL,SIZE
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: wmic diskdrive get model
lsblk -d -o NAME,MODEL,SIZEReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
lsblk -d -o NAME,MODEL,SIZE | Show disk model |
lsblk --help | Show command help when supported |
man lsblk | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | lsblk -d -o NAME,MODEL,SIZE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | lsblk -d -o NAME,MODEL,SIZE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | lsblk -d -o NAME,MODEL,SIZE |
Same command on this distribution. |
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