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How to mount CD-ROM in AIX
Steps to mount a CD-ROM in AIX
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Log in as user ROOT or type su - root to login using the root profile.
3. Create a /cdrom directory by entering mkdir /cdrom.
4. Enter smit to add a CD-ROM file system.
5. Select System Storage Management (Physical & Logical Storage) -> File Systems -> Add/Change/Show/Delete File Systems -> CDROM File Systems -> Add a CDROM File System.
6. Select a device name, such as cd0. CD-ROM file system device names must be unique.
7. Type /cdrom to get the Mount Point prompt.
8. Select OK, or press Enter if using the smit ASCII interface, returning to the previous smit level,
System Storage Management (Physical & Logical Storage).
9. Select File Systems -> Mount a File System.
10. For file system name, select /dev/cd0.
11. For directory over which to mount, select /cdrom.
12. For type of file system, select cdrfs.
13. For Mount as a READ-ONLY system, select Yes.
14. Select OK, or press Enter if using the smit ASCII interface.
15. Exit smit.
