You must obtain an optical-storage subsystem from an authorized optical-storage subsystem vendor before you can use your IBM Informix Optical Subsystem. Contact your sales representative to obtain a list of authorized optical-storage subsystem vendors.
Your vendor provides you with the support library for the optical-storage subsystem that is linked with the Optical Subsystem. You can link the Optical Subsystem to the support library during the installation process, or anytime after. Your optical-storage subsystem vendor also provides you with optical-storage subsystem utilities that perform the following functions:
Your optical-storage subsystem vendor should also perform the following tasks before you install the Optical Subsystem: