cfgdevice(8)

OPTIONS The following options are supported:

-c attach

Connects the DVD drive/tape drive unit to the specified

 

port.

-c detach

Disconnects the DVD drive/tape drive unit from the

 

specified port.

-h

Displays usage statement. When used with other options or

 

operands, an error occurs.

-l

Displays the current status of the DVD drive/tape drive unit

 

currently set up.

-M

Displays text by page. This option provides a function that is

 

the same as that of the more command.

-n

Automatically answers 'n' (no) to all prompts.

-pport_no

Specifies the number of the port, in the specified domain, to

 

which the DVD drive/tape drive unit is to be connected.

 

port_no can be specified in the ’IOU number-PCI slot number

 

format. The -poption cannot be omitted.

-q

Suppresses all messages to stdout, including prompts.

-y

Automatically answers 'y' (yes) to all prompts.

EXTENDED When the command is executed, a prompt to confirm execution of the command

DESCRIPTION with the specified options is displayed. Enter "y" to execute the command or "n" to cancel the command.

If connection or disconnection is made when the power supply of the system is ON, settings are made immediately after cfgdevice(8) command execution. When the power supply of the system is OFF, connection or disconnection is reserved and settings are made after the power supply is turned on.

The DVD/tape connection is maintained even if the domain configuration is changed, or a CPU memory unit (CMU) or I/O unit (IOU) is replaced with a connected DVD drive/tape drive unit.

The DVD/tape connection is maintained even if the domain power is turned off or the system is rebooted.

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