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StorPoint NAS 100 User's Manual Preface 3
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS StorPoint NAS 100 Network Hard Disk Server. This product
is developed to be a storage appliance for network file sharing and data storage.

About This Manual

The manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up
and manage the StorPoint NAS in various network environments. It is intended for everyone
involved in installing and managing the StorPoint NAS. To fully benefit from the manual, you
should be familiar with basic networking principles.
This manual applies to the AXIS StorPoint NAS 100 with software release 1.00 and subsequent
releases until otherwise notified.
About Axis
Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for network-connected
computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984, it has been one of the fastest growing companies in
the market and is now a leader in its field.
ThinServer™ Technology Being the core of all Axis' products, the ThinServer™ technology
enables them to act as intelligent file server independent ThinServer™ devices. A ThinServer™
device is a network server which includes "thin" embedded server software capable of simultaneous
multiprotocol communication, scalable RISC hardware and a built-in Web server which allows
easy access and management via any standard Web browser. The ThinServer™ technology makes
it possible to connect any electronic device to the network, thus providing "Access to everything".
Today, Axis Communications is offering the ThinServer™ technology as well as six major
ThinServer™ product lines consisting of:
Network Print Servers offer you a powerful and cost-efficient method for sharing printer resources
in your network. They connect to any standard printer, featuring high performance, simple
management and easy upgrading across the network. The print servers are available in Ethernet,
Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
IBM Mainframe and S/3x - AS/400 Print Servers and Protocol Converters includes a wide range
of LAN, coax and twinax attached print servers for the IBM host environment. By emulating IBM
devices, these servers provide conversion of the IPDS, SCS and 3270DS data streams to the major
ASCII printer languages.
Network Attached Optical Media Servers provide you with a flexible and cost-efficient solution
for sharing CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and other optical media across the network. They are
available in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring versions.