To format an RDX (e.g. Dell RD1000) drive cartridge for Linux for use with Eclipse backups:
Identify the drive’s device name (e.g. /dev/sdc) using the following command:
lsscsi
After you’ve identified the proper device, format the partition (e.g. /dev/sdc1):
CAUTION: This will destroy all data on the specified partition, so make sure you’ve identified the correct partition before proceeding.
mkfs -t ext4 -v -L RD1000 /dev/sdX1
Mount the drive:
mount /mnt/rd1000
Create the rsync directory:
mkdir -p /mnt/rd1000/rsync
The drive cartridge is now ready for use.