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Operating Storage Devices
Operating Storage Devices
Overview Mass storage devices are drives that are used to store large
amounts of data for extended periods.
For Additional
Information This section describes how to insert and remove media into
removable-media drives. For more information about a specific
drive, refer to the documentation for that drive.
Before You
Operate Mass
Storage
Devices Before operating mass storage devices:
• Set up the device.
Typically, you must set up a device before you can begin
using it. You set up a device while the operating system is
running.
— On DEC OSF/1 systems, use the
mount
command.
— On OpenVMS systems, use the
MOUNT
command.
— On Microsoft Windows NT systems, use the Disk
Administrator.
Refer to your operating system documentation for more
information about how to set up a device.
• Familiarize yourself with the care and maintenance required
by the device.
Refer to the option documentation for care instructions for
each option.
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