GETMAXPARTITIONS(3) | Library Functions Manual | GETMAXPARTITIONS(3)

# NAME

`getmaxpartitions` — get the maximum number of partitions allowed per disk

# SYNOPSIS

System Utilities Library (libutil, -lutil)
`#include <util.h>`

int
`getmaxpartitions`(void);

# DESCRIPTION

`getmaxpartitions`() returns the number of partitions that are allowed per disk on the system.

# SEE ALSO

sysctl(2), getrawpartition(3)

# HISTORY

The `getmaxpartitions` function call appeared in NetBSD 1.2.

June 6, 2025 | Debian