Features - Pioneer DRM-6NX Operating Instructions Manual

Features

This 6-disc CD-ROM changer is a CD-ROM server
equipped with a network board for easy network
connection. The internal hard disk serves as cache
memory for CD-ROM data which significantly reduces
access times.
The support of multiple protocols enables compatibility
in a variety of network environments.
Where to Use the DRM-6NX Changer
The PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX can
be used simultaneously from NetWare, Windows, OS/
2, DOS, UNIX and Internet/intranet clients. It supports
basic messaging and network protocols:
÷ NCP over IPX and IP
÷ SMB over NetBIOS/NetBEUI
÷ SMB over NetBIOS/TCP/IP
÷ NFS over UDP/IP
÷ HTTP over TCP/IP for access from any environment
using a Web browser.
NetWare
The DRM-6NX emulates a Novell File Server running
NetWare 3.x and 4.x. No NLM is required.
Microsoft and IBM Networks
The DRM-6NX is easily accessed using SMB.
UNlX
The DRM-6NX is mounted using NFS.
Internet/Intranet
The DRM-6NX is accessed from Web browsers in any
environment using HTTP over TCP/IP.
Major Features
÷ Use of a high-capacity hard disk drive makes it possible
to cache data for all 6 CD-ROMs in a magazine. (Volume
Cache * 1 )
÷ To use the changer as a 12-disc CD-ROM server, save
the data to cache memory on the hard drive then
replace the discs in the CD-ROM drive with
another disc magazine
÷ A total of 5 CD/DVD-ROM drives or changers can be
connected to the external SCSI terminal
÷ A Directory Cache*
2 function reduces file retrieval
time and includes CD-ROM discs that have not
been stored in the Volume Cache
÷ Replacing the internal hard disk with a larger hard
disk drive (IDE type) enables caching of more CD-
ROM discs. * 3
÷ Fast Ethernet is supported through 100BASE-TX/
10BASE-T automatic switching function
÷ Miscellaneous cache and network management
enabled through use of standard Web browsers
÷ Network board and changer firmware can be upgraded
via the network (operating software upgrades are
available from the PIONEER web site)
PIONEER
CD/DVD-ROM
drives ( x 5 max. )
PIONEER
Network Cache Changer
DRM-6NX
Ethernet or
Token Ring
Network
DOS
OS/2
NetWare
÷ Discs can be managed by magazine unit for 6-disc
magazines.
÷ Incorporates the CD-ROM changer with a maximum
24-speed capacity
÷ Universal 110 to 240 V power supply
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* Volume Cache: All CD-ROM disc data is copied to this cache
* 2 Directory Cache: Hard disk cache copies the disc directory
structure down to file units to speed up file retrieval
* 3 Changing the unit's built-in drive must be done in accordance with
procedures using a Pioneer-recommended hard disk drive
(for details, consult your dealer or the Pioneer website)
It is illegal to use works for which usage rights have
not been obtained.
NOTE:
7 This product does not support caching DVD discs.
SCSI
Web
browser
UNIX
Windows
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