ROFS File System

Introduction

ROFS stands for Read Only File System and is used for accessing code on media that cannot be executed on that media (otherwise known as non-execute in place storage) e.g. NAND flash.

It is also used by the composite file system for presenting a single drive Z: to the file server regardless of the underlining NAND flash technology being employed.

Background information

This file system is used for e.g. NAND flash. To execute code on that media, the contents first have to be loaded into RAM and then executed.

ROFS features

ROFS provides the following features:

• The ability to access code on media that cannot be executed in place.

• Read-only file system