Linux eject command

The Linux eject command is used to exit removable devices.

If the device is mounted, eject will unmount the device first before exiting.

Syntax

eject [-dfhnqrstv][-a <on/off>][-c <drive number>][Device]

Parameter Description:

[Device] The device can be the name of the driver or the mount point.
-a<on/off> or--auto<on/off> Control the automatic ejection feature of the device.
-c<drive number> or--changerslut<drive number> Select the drive in the drive cabinet.
-d or--default Display the preset device instead of performing actual actions.
-f or--floppy Exit the removable disk.
-h or--help Display help.
-n or--noop Display the specified device.
-q or--tape Exit the tape.
-r or--cdrom Exit the CD.
-s or--scsi Exit the device using SCSI commands.
-t or--trayclose Close the tray of the CD.
-v or--verbose Display detailed information during execution.

# eject //Default eject without parameters
# eject -r /dev/cdrom //Specify Device