Device Configuration Subsystem

Devices are usually pieces of equipment that attach to a computer. Devices include printers, adapters, and disk drives. Additionally, devices are special files that can handle device-related tasks.

System users cannot operate devices until device configuration occurs. To configure devices, the Device Configuration Subsystem is available.

Subroutine References

The getattr subroutineioctl subroutine, odm_run_method subroutine, putattr subroutine in AIX® Version 6.1 Technical Reference: Base Operating System and Extensions Volume 1.

The sysconfig subroutine in AIX Version 6.1 Technical Reference: Base Operating System and Extensions Volume 2.

Commands References

The cfgmgr command, chdev command in AIX Version 6.1 Commands Reference, Volume 1.

The mkdev command in AIX Version 6.1 Commands Reference, Volume 3.

The rmdev command in AIX Version 6.1 Commands Reference, Volume 4.

Technical References

The SYS_CFGDD sysconfig operation in AIX Version 6.1 Technical Reference: Base Operating System and Extensions Volume 1.

The ddconfig device driver entry point in AIX Version 6.1 Technical Reference: Kernel and Subsystems Volume 1.