Datacom Systems J Class User Manual

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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 sys-

tem, 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 condi-
tion and can also require rebooting the system.

If your workstation is running HP VUE, follow these instructions 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
information on configuring your CD-ROM drive, see the System Ad-
ministration 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:

Load the CD-ROM disc into the disc tray and gently push the
tray into the drive.

Mounting and
Unmounting a
CD-ROM Disc

SAM (System Adminis-
tration Manager) is a util-
ity that performs system
administration tasks us-
ing a windows graphical
user interface.