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Summary of Contents for PowerFile C200
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Unloading Discs from a PowerFile... 16 Mounting Discs ... 17 Unmounting Discs from Drives ... 17 Formatting/Writing DVD-RAM Discs ... 17 Renaming Media Within the PowerFile Desktop Icon ... 18 Disc Maintenance ... 18 Network Access ... 19 Uninstalling the MediaFinder X Software... 21 DiskTracker for MediaFinder X (Optional) ... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
PowerFile. A protective ground connection, by way of the ground conductor in the power cord, is essential for safe operation. A standard 3-pin IEC-type and in good operational condition is the only acceptable cord that may be used to connect the PowerFile to a power source. Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord (or similar) that was supplied with your unit. - Page 4 Before shipping a PowerFile, it is very important that all discs be ejected prior to shipping. Be sure that all discs are removed from the drives and the carousel, and ship the unit in the original packaging.
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PowerFile DVD/CD with MediaFinder X. The PowerFile is the most innovative and cost-effective solution for the storage, retrieval, and sharing of data on digital media. With unparalleled flexibility, a PowerFile is the storage management solution for Desktop publishing, education, medical, legal, small office/home office, and a broad range of other environments where digital data storage, archival and retrieval is needed. - Page 6 PowerFile Power cord 2-meter IEEE 1394 cable Documentation including: MediaFinder X User Guide Software install and documentation CD-ROM Registration Card PowerFile MFX User Guide...
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Page 7: Terms Used In This Guide
Terms Used in this Guide Throughout this guide, several terms are used in reference to the moving of discs into and out of a PowerFile, and into and out of the internal drives. The following definitions are used to address those functions: PowerFile: PowerFile C200, R200 or R200S Load: Inserting a disc through the front panel and into the carousel of the PowerFile. -
Page 8: Powerfile Back Panel
The following is an explanation of the buttons and features on the front panel of the PowerFile. Load/Unload Slot This is the front slot where discs are loaded into and unloaded from the PowerFile. Discs must be loaded with the "data" side on the left, and the "label" side on the right. Display Window This two-line LCD readout displays unit status and messages. - Page 9 Opens the "gate" in the "Load/Unload" slot in the front panel, allowing discs to be loaded into the PowerFile. EJECT Directs the PowerFile to lift a disc out of the unit and place it in the Load/Unload slot for removal. MODE Provides Administrative Functions on the PowerFile. Pressing this button scrolls through a series of functions.
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Page 10: Installing The Mediafinder X Software
Installing the MediaFinder X Software Install MediaFinder X before connecting the PowerFile(s)! Each PowerFile requires a separate MFX software activation code. An administrator name and password is required for installation. 1. Open the MediaFinder X Installation CD icon and then launch the “MediaFinder X.pkg” file. -
Page 11: Entering Activation Codes
Clicking the ’Changer Info’ button displays info for the selected PowerFile, including the PowerFile name, number of drives and number of slots in the carousel. This is where you can rename the PowerFile. If the PowerFile has been unmounted (moved to the trash) it can be remounted to the Desktop by clicking the ‘Mount Changer’... -
Page 12: Connecting The Powerfile
1. Plug the power cord into the back of the PowerFile, then plug the other end into a grounded wall receptacle or fused power strip. 2. Plug the IEEE 1394 cable into any of the 3 ports in the back of the PowerFile, then plug the other end into an open IEEE 1394 port on the host computer. - Page 13 PowerFile Macintosh Users PowerFile MFX User Guide...
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Page 14: Basic Operations: Loading, Mounting, Unmounting, And Unloading
Basic Operations: Loading, Mounting, Unmounting, and Unloading Loading Discs into the PowerFile There are three options for loading discs into the PowerFile: using the front panel buttons, via the MFX Finder Interface or through the MFX preference pane. Load Option A: From the PowerFile Front Panel Buttons 1. - Page 15 The PowerFile will wait approximately 10 seconds for another disc. If no more discs are inserted within that time, the gate will close, and that disc loading session will be ended.
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Page 16: Identifying Discs
If you selected Bulk Load Discs, once the first disc has been loaded, the carousel will rotate, and the gate will reopen, allowing the next disc to be inserted. The PowerFile will wait approximately 10 seconds for another disc. If no more discs are inserted within that time, the gate will close, and that disc loading session will be ended. -
Page 17: Mounting Discs
Mounting Discs Mounting a disc to an available drive enables that disc to be accessed/played. 1. Open the PowerFile Desktop icon to reveal its corresponding window. 2. Double-click on the disc you wish to access. You can also mount a disc to the MFX Finder Desktop by selecting ‘Mount on Desktop’ from the disc’s contextual menu. -
Page 18: Renaming Media Within The Powerfile Desktop Icon
Edit the desired disc title. Note that this does not change the name of the physical disc, only the title shown within the PowerFile Desktop Icon for the disc. Custom names within the PowerFile Desktop Icon will be lost when a disc is removed and then re-inserted into a changer, or when a disc is mounted for Disc Maintenance. -
Page 19: Network Access
Network Access A network user’s ability to access the PowerFile host computer is platform-dependent. It is necessary for the proper file sharing protocols and user accounts to be in place prior to attempting network access of the PowerFile. - Page 20 PowerFile Networking 2. Navigate to the PowerFile host computer and then login using an admin account for that host computer. 3. Select the remote PowerFile from the volumes list and click ‘OK’. You will then see the remote PowerFile icon on the client Desktop as shown below: Network Access from Mac OS 9.2.2...
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Page 21: Uninstalling The Mediafinder X Software
1. Launch Chooser. 2. Navigate to the PowerFile host computer and then login using an admin account for that host computer. 3. Choose the PowerFile volume from the volumes list and click ‘OK’. Network Access from Microsoft Windows and Unix Windows network access via SMB and Unix network access via NFS require the PowerFile host computer to be running Mac OS X Server v 10.2.5 or later. -
Page 22: Disktracker For Mediafinder X (Optional)
No client licenses are required; just download the software to each client. Run the application and then open the PowerFile that you want to create a disk cache for. Select ‘Scan Changer’ from the Changer menu to build the directory caches When the PowerFile is done scanning (this will take several minutes), select ‘Save’... -
Page 23: Daisy-Chaining Multiple Powerfiles
PowerFile Mechanical Specifications Daisy-Chaining Multiple PowerFiles Up to 3 PowerFiles can be daisy-chained as long as no loops are created and no PowerFile is more than 3 hops from the host computer. PowerFile MFX User Guide... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
32x32. Disc inserted the wrong way. The disc must be placed into the PowerFile with the data side to the left, and the label side to the right. Disc has no volume tag. While most commercial CD and DVD discs have volume tags, you may occasionally come across one that does not. -
Page 25: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)
Can a client computer be a Windows computer? Yes, as long as the PowerFile host is running Mac OS X Server v 10.2.5 or higher. It must also allow for SMB file sharing. Contact your network administrator for Mac OS X Server setup instructions. -
Page 26: Contact Us
©2004 Archive Storage Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners Part Number 11687, Rev 4, 8/04 Printed in USA PowerFile MFX User Guide Archive Storage Technologies Inc. 3350 Thomas Road Santa Clara, CA 95054 info@powerfile.com...
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