This topic describes how to mount a CD-ROM drive as the root user on an AIX operating system platform.
Before you begin
This topic describes a procedure for using SMIT to mount a CD-ROM drive. Before using SMIT to to mount a CD-ROM drive, try the following command:# mount -rv cdrfs /dev/cd0 /cdrom
The cd0 device is the name assigned to your CD-ROM. Your system might use another device name. You can use smit to see the device name.
The /cdrom directory is the mount directory. If a CD-ROM drive has ever been mounted on your system, there is a mount directory created with smit. It might be a different directory than the /cdrom directory.
If the command was successful, you can unmount the CD-ROM drive with the following command:
# umount /cdrom
If you cannot determine the device name and the mount directory, use the procedure in this topic to mount the CD-ROM drive.
Why and when to perform this task
This topic describes mounting a local CD-ROM drive. This procedure assumes you are already logged on as root.
Steps for this task
# mkdir /cdrom
# smit
# smit mountfs
The Mount a File System dialog box appears.
What to do next
For more detailed instructions, consult your AIX documentation.