!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//IETF//DTD HTML//EN"> Mounting CD-ROM

Mounting CD-ROM on SunOS

Loading the CD-ROM

You can install the software from a CD-ROM drive attached to your local workstation. If the CD-ROM drive isn't mounted, you must log in as root to mount it.

If your CD-ROM drive requires a caddy, put the CD-ROM in a caddy and insert thecaddy into the drive. If your CD-ROM drive does not use a caddy, load the disc directly into the drive. Load the disc so the printed side is facing up.

Note: If your CD-ROM drive requires a caddy and you put the CD-ROM into the drive without a caddy, both the disc and the drive may be damaged.

Checking If the CD-ROM Drive Is Mounted

Depending on how your workstation is configured, your CD-ROM drive may be mounted automatically. If the CD-ROM drive is not mounted, you must mount it before you can install the Reader software.

On Solaris 2.3 or 2.4 workstations, the CD-ROM icon appears on the desktop if your CD-ROM drive is mounted.

On other Solaris, SunOS, or HP workstations, determine whether the CD-ROM driveis mounted by typing:

# /etc/mount

You should see a list of mounted file systems. The CD-ROM drive is mounted on your local workstation if a line similar to the following appears in the list:

If you're using SunOS or Solaris:
/dev/sr0 on /cdrom
If you're using HP-UX:
/cdrom on device readonly on date

where device depends on your system. Check your reference manuals or ask your system administrator.

If the CD-ROM drive is not mounted, see "Mounting the CD-ROM Drive" next.

Mounting the CD-ROM Drive

To mount a CD-ROM drive, you must know your system's root password. If you don't know the password, contact your system administrator.

To mount the drive on a local workstation:

Open a UNIX window.
Become the root user and type the root password:
% su root
Password:
Create the /cdrom directory:
# mkdir /cdrom; chmod a+rwx /cdrom
Mount the CD-ROM drive.
- If you're using SunOS, type:
  # /etc/mount -rt hsfs /dev/sr0 /cdrom
- If you're using Solaris 2, type:
  # /etc/mount -F hsfs -r /dev/sr0 /cdrom
- If you're using HP, type:
  # /etc/mount device /cdrom -r -t cdfs
where device depends on your system. Check your reference manuals or ask your system administrator.
Verify that the drive was mounted:
# /etc/mount

You should see a list of mounted file systems, including the CD-ROM drive you just mounted.