Unrecognised disk label ошибка

When working with Linux, particularly Kubuntu, you might encounter an “Unrecognised Disk Label” error while trying to partition your drives. This error is often a result of a corrupted or unrecognized disk label. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to fix this error.

Understanding the Issue

In Linux, a disk label refers to the metadata stored at the beginning of a storage device that contains information about the partitions on the device. When this label becomes corrupted or is not recognized by the system, errors can occur when attempting to partition or format the drive.

Checking the Disk Label

The first step in diagnosing this issue is to check the disk label. This can be done using the fdisk command in the terminal. The command sudo fdisk -l /dev/sda will list the disk information for the specified drive (/dev/sda in this case).

The -l parameter in the fdisk command tells the system to list the partition tables for the specified drives. Replace /dev/sda with the appropriate device name for your drive.

In the output, look for the “Disklabel type”. If it shows “dos” or “gpt”, your disk label is recognized. If it shows “unrecognised”, your disk label might be corrupted.

Creating a New Disk Label

If your disk label is unrecognized, you will need to create a new one. This can be done using the parted command. The command sudo parted /dev/sda mklabel gpt will create a new GPT disk label on the drive.

The mklabel parameter in the parted command tells the system to create a new disk label, and gpt specifies the type of disk label to create. Replace /dev/sda with the appropriate device name for your drive.

Please note that this command will erase all data on the specified drive. Make sure to back up any important data before proceeding.

Creating Partitions

Once you have a recognized disk label, you can proceed to create partitions on the drive. This can be done using the GParted GUI tool or the parted command in the terminal.

In GParted, select the appropriate drive, click on the “Device” menu, choose “Create Partition Table”, select “gpt” as the partition table type, and click “Apply”.

If you prefer using the terminal, you can use the parted command again with the mkpart parameter to create a new partition. For example, sudo parted /dev/sda mkpart primary ext4 1MiB 100% will create a new ext4 partition that spans the entire drive.

Formatting the Drives

After creating the partitions, you can format them to the desired file system. In GParted, right-click on each partition, select “Format to”, and choose the desired file system (e.g., ext4).

If you prefer using the terminal, you can use the mkfs command. For example, sudo mkfs.ext4 /dev/sda1 will format the specified partition (/dev/sda1 in this case) to the ext4 file system.

The mkfs command stands for “make file system”, and ext4 specifies the type of file system to create. Replace /dev/sda1 with the appropriate partition name.

Mounting the Drives

After formatting, you can mount the drives. This can be done using the mount command in the terminal or by modifying the /etc/fstab file for automatic mounting at boot.

To mount a drive using the terminal, first, create a mount point using the mkdir command (e.g., sudo mkdir /mnt/mydrive), then use the mount command to mount the drive (e.g., sudo mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/mydrive).

To mount a drive automatically at boot, you will need to add an entry to the /etc/fstab file. The syntax for this file can be complex, so it is recommended to consult the fstab documentation for more information.

Conclusion

The “Unrecognised Disk Label” error can be a roadblock when trying to partition drives in Kubuntu, but with the right commands and steps, it can be resolved. Always remember to back up your data before making any major changes to your drives. If you continue to experience issues, don’t hesitate to seek help from the Linux community or consult the documentation for your specific Linux distribution.