# ReiserFS file system interface module

The ReiserFS FSIM lets EVMS users create and manage ReiserFS file systems from within the EVMS interfaces. In order to use the ReiserFS FSIM, version 3.x.0 or later of the ReiserFS utilities must be installed on your system. In order to get full functionality from the ReiserFS FSIM, use version 3.x.1b or later. The latest version of ReiserFS can be found at http://www.namesys.com/.

## Creating ReiserFS file systems

ReiserFS file systems can be created with `mkfs` on any EVMS or compatibility volume that does not already have a file system. The following option is available for creating ReiserFS file systems:

vollabel

  Specify a volume label for the file system. The default is none.

## Checking ReiserFS file systems

The following option is available for checking XFS file systems with `fsck`:

mode

  There are three possible modes for checking a ReiserFS file system: Check Read-Only, Fix, and Rebuild Tree."

## Removing ReiserFS file systems

A ReiserFS file system can be removed from its volume if the file system is unmounted. This operation involves erasing the superblock from the volume so the file system will not be recognized in the future. There are no options available for removing file systems.

## Expanding ReiserFS file systems

A ReiserFS file system is automatically expanded when its volume is expanded. ReiserFS file systems can be expanded if the volume is mounted or unmounted.

## Shrinking ReiserFS file systems

A ReiserFS file system is automatically shrunk if the volume is shrunk. ReiserFS file systems can only be shrunk if the volume is unmounted.