Use this procedure to mount a removable media device, such as a CD-ROM drive.
Before you mount a CD-ROM volume, make sure you have enough space or else consider making it read-only. The associated indexing files create substantial overhead.
From the MONITOR Available Options, select Storage Devices.
For instructions on using MONITOR, see MONITOR in Utilities Reference.
A list of Registered Storage Objects appears. The device information associated with a highlighted storage device appears in the upper window. Use the Device Type field to verify the type of storage device.
NOTE: Storage devices are listed in hierarchical order to reflect each object's dependencies. In descending order, each object is indented to indicate that it is a child to the object above it. In ascending order, parent objects appear immediately above the highlighted object.
Select the appropriate CD-ROM or other removable media device from the list.
The Drive Status window appears. The Removable Drive Mount Status field indicates whether the device is mounted or dismounted.
To change the mount status of the device, select the Removable Drive Mount Status field.
The Change Mount Status window appears.
Select Mount Drive.
Press Esc until you return to Available Options.
Use this procedure to dismount a removable media device, such as a CD-ROM device.
From the MONITOR Available Options, select Storage Devices.
For instructions on using MONITOR, see MONITOR in Utilities Reference.
A list of Registered Storage Objects appears. The device information associated with a highlighted storage device appears in the upper window. Check the Device Type field to verify the type of storage device.
NOTE: Storage devices are listed in hierarchical order to reflect each object's dependencies. In descending order, each object is indented to indicate that it is a child to the object above it. In ascending order, parent objects appear immediately above the highlighted object.
Select the appropriate CD-ROM or other removable media device from the list.
The Drive Status window appears. The Removable Drive Mount Status field indicates whether the device is mounted or dismounted.
To change the mount status of the device, select Removable Drive Mount Status field.
The Change Mount Status window appears.
Select Dismount Drive.
Press Esc until you return to Available Options.
Use this procedure to lock or unlock a removable media device, such as a CD-ROM device. (When a removable media device is locked, the media can be ejected only by using a software switch.)
From the MONITOR. Available Options, select Storage Devices.
For instructions on using MONITOR, see MONITOR in Utilities Reference.
A list of Registered Storage Objects appears. The device information associated with a highlighted storage device appears in the upper window. Check the Device Type field to verify the type of storage device.
NOTE: Storage devices are listed in hierarchical order to reflect each object's dependencies. In descending order, each object is indented to indicate that it is a child to the object above it. In ascending order, parent objects appear immediately above the highlighted object.
Select the appropriate CD-ROM or other removable media device from the list.
The Drive Status window appears. The Change Lock Status field indicates whether the device is locked or not locked.
To change the lock status of the device, select the Removable Drive Lock Status field.
The Change Lock Status window appears.
Select either Lock Drive or Unlock Drive.
Press Esc until you return to Available Options.