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Using Mass Storage Devices
Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc
Mounting and Unmounting a CD-ROM Disc
To access information on a CD-ROM disc, you must first mount the disc.
This applies to file system information only. If you wish to load a music CD,
for example, you would not need to mount the disc. Mounting a disc with
file system information on it gives the disc a pathname that allows your
workstation to communicate electronically with it. You must unmount the
CD-ROM disc before removing it from the drive.
CAUTION: To use a CD-ROM disc as a mounted file system, you must mount the CD-
ROM disc every time you load it into the drive. You must also unmount the
CD-ROM disc every time you unload it from the drive. Failure to mount or
unmount a disc can cause a system error condition that can require rebooting
the system.
If your workstation is running HP CDE or HP VUE, follow these instruc-
tions to mount and unmount a CD-ROM disc as a file system. If you’re using
something other than HP VUE, use the instructions for mounting and
unmounting a CD-ROM disc that come with that product. For more informa-
tion on configuring your CD-ROM drive, see the System Administration
Tasks manual or online help.
The procedures in this chapter require you to log in as root. If you cannot log
in as root, contact your system administrator.
Mounting a CD-ROM Disc Using SAM
Use the following procedure to mount a CD-ROM disc:
1 Log in as root. If you need information on logging in or setting up a user
account, see Using Your HP Workstation.
2
Load the CD-ROM disc into the disc tray and gently push the tray into the
drive.
3 Invoke the System Administration Manager (SAM) either through an HP CDE or
HP VUE toolbox or the command line of a terminal window:
sam Enter