boot image and the root volume group on the removable disk drive. When 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 tar, backup, restore, dd, and cpio commands 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 drive with IBM i
IBM i 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 QOPT file system.
See the IBM i documentation for information about using IBM i copy and backup commands.
Using the drive with Linux
Linux 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 Linux copy and backup commands.
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. If you using the internal docking station, power off the system. If you are using the external docking
station, 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. Restart your system to reset the docking station. If you are using the external docking station,
reconnect the power cable for the docking station and then restart the system.
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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