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the mksysb process is complete, the removable disk drive can be used to boot the system. If you mount
the removable disk drive, you can display and copy files to and from the UDF file system on the
removable disk drive.
The AIX commands, tar, backup, restore, dd, and cpio can write to the removable disk drive as a raw
device or non-raw device. You might get improved performance by using the device as a raw device.
See the AIX documentation for additional information.
Using the disk drive with the IBM i operating system
The IBM i operating system configures the drive as a removable media drive with a name in the format
RMSxx, for example, RMS01.
The drive and cartridge are used with optical commands and utilities (for example, WRKOPTVOL and
INZOPT), and reports media in the Optical File System (QOPT).
See the IBM i operating system documentation for information about using the IBM i commands: copy
and backup.
Using the disk drive with the Linux operating system
The Linux operating system configures the drive as a disk drive with a name in the format sdx, for
example, sda, sdb, and sdc.
See the Linux documentation for information about using the Linux commands: copy and backup.
Setting the write-protect switch
The removable disk drives have a red, write-protect tab that is located on the back of the drive. To
write-protect a drive, slide the write-protect tab toward the lock symbol. To disengage write protection,
slide the tab to the unlock symbol.
Using the emergency eject function
To eject a removable disk drive, press the eject button. If a drive is stuck, complete the following steps:
1. Unplug the power cable from the device.
2. Insert a large straightened paper clip (or similar object) into the emergency eject hole. Do not insert
the object in the hole at an angle. Keep the object straight and apply some force to eject the drive.
3. When the drive has been ejected by the docking station, grasp the exposed sides of the drive and pull
the drive straight out.
4. Reconnect the power cable for the docking station.
5. Restart your system to reset the docking station.
Status lights
Learn about the power indicator and drive indicator status lights on the USB Removable Disk Drive.
Power indicator
The eject button is illuminated by a power indicator light. The following table describes the operation of
the power indicator.
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Power Systems: Managing devices for the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E
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