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  • Page 2 Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing an AXIS StorPoint HD. This product is developed to make the storage and retrieval of information available to all users on an Ethernet network. About Axis Axis Communications is dedicated to provide innovative solutions for network connection of computer peripherals and is a leader in its field.
  • Page 3 Axis Web site. The manual consists of six sections and additional appendices: 1. Introduction – The AXIS StorPoint HD, how it works, where to use it and the main features. 2. Basic Installation – How to connect your AXIS StorPoint HD to the network and how to connect Iomega Jaz drives to your server.
  • Page 4 IBM, AIX, OS/2, OS/2 Warp, Novell, NetWare, Netscape, Apple, Macintosh, LAN Server, LAN Manager, DOS, Microsoft, Windows, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT and Windows 95, Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Iomega and Jaz are registered trademarks of the respective holders. AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual Revision 1.0 Part No: 15544 Dated: June 1997 Copyright ©...
  • Page 5 Preface AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    StorPoint HD Configuration ........
  • Page 7 How To Contact Axis ........

  • Page 8: Introduction

    HD Tower module standalone version, but the enclosure and connectors are designed to versions allow it to plug into a Iomega tower. The AXIS StorPoint HD/4 is a self-contained tower system consisting of one StorPoint HD and four Iomega Jaz drives.

  • Page 9: How It Works

    In the USA and Canada there is also a 24 hour unit replacement service and a 90 days money back guarantee. Access to the Axis User Group is via the StorPoint HD home page, or see the Axis Web site for more details.

  • Page 10: Where To Use It

    Section 1: Introduction Where to Use it The AXIS StorPoint HD can be used simultaneously from Windows, OS/2, DOS, and Internet/intranet. It supports SMB over NetBIOS/NetBEUI, and SMB over NetBIOS/TCP/IP. It also supports HTTP over TCP/IP which means that the server can be reached from any environment using a Web browser.

  • Page 11: Features And Benefits

    It does not rely on intermediate Independence communication with a file server. The StorPoint HD is designed to be as easy as possible to install and Ease of Use use. It uses SMB, so there is no need to learn any special software to access the server.

  • Page 12: Basic Installation

    0078-1 0078-2 AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual (Part no: 15544). AXIS StorPoint HD Quick Installation Guide (Part no: 15542). AXIS Product Guide (Part no: 14412). AXIS User Group registration leaflet (Part no:15119). Included with the standalone version StorPoint HD only:...
  • Page 13 The standalone version AXIS StorPoint HD. To install, follow step 2 to 3 outlined on the following pages. The tower plug-in module AXIS StorPoint HD/T. To install, follow step 1 to 3 outlined on the following pages. The tower module AXIS StorPoint HD/4...

  • Page 14: Step 1 - Installing Storpoint Hd/T In A Tower

    1. Prepare the tower system for the installation, e.g. by removing the chassis. 2. Record the serial number of the StorPoint HD/T. You will need this number during the network configuration described in “Section 3 - Network Configuration”. The number is found on the underside label of the server.

  • Page 15: Step 2 - Connecting Jaz Drives To The Storpoint Hd

    (Ethernet version shown) Step 2 - Connecting Jaz Drives to the StorPoint HD Up to 7 SCSI Jaz drives can be serviced by a single StorPoint HD. The drives are connected using the appropriate SCSI cable, which must be ordered separately.
  • Page 16 SCSI The SCSI bus allows seven Jaz drives to be connected to the StorPoint HD. Each unit on the SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI address. To work properly, the bus has to be electrically terminated at both ends.
  • Page 17 HD tower module only: Simply switch the power on to the whole of the HD tower. The StorPoint HD indicators will flash during power-on and self-test. When the STATUS indicator stops flashing and remains unlit, the StorPoint HD is ready for use.

  • Page 18: Step 3 - Connecting The Storpoint Hd To The Network

    Section 2: Basic Installation Step 3 - Connecting the StorPoint HD to the Network • Make sure that your network is ready to accept a new node. Before you begin • Any network configuration should always involve the Network Administrator.
  • Page 19 1. Turn off the StorPoint, i.e. unplug the power supply. 2. Connect the network cable to the appropriate connector. 3. Power up the StorPoint HD. Standalone version only: First connect power to all Jaz drives and switch them on. Then connect the external power supply to the StorPoint HD.

  • Page 20: Network Configuration

    To use the StorPoint in the TCP/IP environment you must first Note: set its IP address. This can be done from within the TCP/IP environment, as described on page 20, or by using AXIS WinPoint, see “Setting the StorPoint’s Internet Address using AXIS WinPoint” on page 54.

  • Page 21: Microsoft And Ibm Network Operating Systems

    Microsoft and IBM network operating systems such as Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows NT or OS/2. To access your StorPoint HD refer to Section 4. TCP/IP To use the AXIS StorPoint HD in the TCP/IP environment you have to find an available IP address and make up a unique host name for it.
  • Page 22 Caution Do not use the default or the above Internet address when installing your AXIS StorPoint HD. Always consult your Network Administrator before assigning an Internet address. Note: If the host name has not been included in the system host table as described above, the following instructions on how to download the Internet address can still be performed.
  • Page 23 Section 3: Network Configuration You can send the Internet address to the StorPoint HD in four ways, Send the Internet the rarp, the bootp, the arp (available in Windows 95 and Windows Address to the NT) and dhcp method. The main characteristics for each method are: AXIS StorPoint HD •...
  • Page 24 Method in Windows the communication.The Ethernet address or node address equals the serial number found on the underside label of the AXIS StorPoint HD with each pair of digits separated by a hyphen, see example below: arp -s <Internet address> <Ethernet or node address>...
  • Page 25 Using WINS with the WINSEnable in the Config file of the StorPoint HD. You can also set the StorPoint HD Primary and Secondary WINS server address, and the Scope ID, as required, by using one of the methods outlined in “Section 5 - StorPoint HD Configuration”...

  • Page 26: Accessing Networked Jaz Drives

    Section 4 Accessing Networked Jaz Drives If you are new to the AXIS StorPoint HD you may find it useful to read the first part of this section which provides an introduction to the file system, and shows how to access the Jaz drives. Following this...

  • Page 27: The Storpoint Hd File System

    Section 4: Accessing Networked Jaz Drives The StorPoint HD File System The StorPoint HD will appear to your system as a file server. Like any other file server it has a directory structure where files are stored. The AXIS StorPoint HD directory structure is outlined below: <hd0>...
  • Page 28 This is more convenient because the access rights only have to be set once, and then the Jaz disk in the drive can be changed without any need to enter access rights each time. AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 This file controls the user access to the Jaz disk. Settings for typically 56 Jaz disks can be stored in the StorPoint HD at any time. The settings will remain even if the Jaz disk is ejected. When the limit is reached, the oldest settings are discarded when a new Jaz disk is inserted.
  • Page 30 • The stat.txt file contains StorPoint HD statistics. • The config.ini file is used to set the StorPoint HD parameters as outlined in “Section 5 - StorPoint HD Configuration”. • The scsi.txt contains a list of the attached Jaz drives as described in “Section 6 - Security Management”.

  • Page 31: Access Points

    To be able to access the Jaz disks from your Windows or DOS applications, you need to make them available to your system, that is to ‘mount’ the StorPoint HD. On PC systems, this is typically done by mapping the server to a drive letter.

  • Page 32: Microsoft And Ibm Network Operating Systems (Smb)

    Section 4: Accessing Networked Jaz Drives Microsoft and IBM Network Operating Systems (SMB) You access the AXIS StorPoint HD just like any other workstation or file server. Below you will find examples on how to access the StorPoint HD using clients for Windows 95, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT, OS/2 and DOS.
  • Page 33 Section 4: Accessing Networked Jaz Drives 1. Start the Windows Explorer from the Start/Programs Menu. Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.x 2. Expand the Network Neighborhood icon. The available resources are displayed: AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...
  • Page 34 If the Workgroup folder is not visible, refer to “Alternative Method of Connection” on page 35. 4. Double click the entry for your new StorPoint HD. The default name is Axis<nnnnnn>, where <nnnnnn> are the six last digits of the StorPoint HD serial number.
  • Page 35 6. From the pop-up menu, select Map Network Drive. 7. Select a drive letter for your StorPoint HD. 8. Check Reconnect at logon if you wish to use the StorPoint HD under the same drive letter the next time you start your computer.
  • Page 36 <nnnnnn> the six last digits of your StorPoint HD serial number. 5. Check Reconnect at logon if you wish to use the StorPoint HD under the same drive letter the next time you start your computer. 6. Click the OK button. The StorPoint HD is ready for use.
  • Page 37 1. Start the File Manager. Windows for Workgroups 2. From the Disk menu, select Connect Network Drive… Double click Workgroup. The following dialog is displayed. (You may have to click the Browse>> button to see the complete dialog.) AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...
  • Page 38 Section 4: Accessing Networked Jaz Drives 3. In the top listing, double click the entry for your new StorPoint HD. The default name is AXIS<nnnnnn>, where <nnnnnn> are the six last digits of the StorPoint HD serial number. 4. From the bottom listing, select one of the StorPoint HD resources: •...
  • Page 39 If you have removed the default workgroup named ‘Workgroup’ Note: the AXIS StorPoint HD will not be visible in the browser until an existing workgroup has been specified in the StorPoint HD configuration file. To connect to the Jaz disk simply enter...
  • Page 40 7. If you wish to connect using a different user name, enter the name in the Connect As box. Otherwise, leave the Connect As box empty. 8. Click the OK button - the StorPoint HD is now ready for use. Make sure you have IBM Peer for OS/2 installed. If not, see note IBM Peer for OS/2 below.
  • Page 41 AXIS<nnnnnn>, <nnnnnn> are the last six digits of your AXIS StorPoint HD serial number. 5. In the Share/alias field enter the name of any StorPoint HD folder or inserted Jaz disk. • For root level access, type root • For Jaz folder access, type •...
  • Page 42 Section 4: Accessing Networked Jaz Drives If you do not have Peer for OS/2, the StorPoint HD can be mapped to a drive letter using the net use command. Do as follows: 1. Open an OS/2 window. 2. Use the net use command to mount the StorPoint HD.
  • Page 43 Section 4: Accessing Networked Jaz Drives If your StorPoint HD serial number is 00408C18025C, and you want to map a Jaz disk named hd_18881 to drive G, type: net use G: \\AXIS18025C\hd_18881 2. To make the connections permanent, edit your autoexec.bat file to include your net use commands.

  • Page 44: Web Browsers (Http)

    Web browsers (HTTP) The AXIS StorPoint HD supports HTTP over TCP/IP. This means that the StorPoint HD works as a WWW server, available on the Internet and intranets. To access the StorPoint HD Home Page the Internet address must be set, as described in “TCP/IP” on page 20.
  • Page 45 Section 4: Accessing Networked Jaz Drives 4. Click Open. This will bring you to the Home Page of your AXIS StorPoint HD, as shown below. From here several links, to all the functionality of the StorPoint HD, as well as external links, are available.
  • Page 46 1. Use the Jaz Access button on the Home Page to list the Jaz disks. If you add a bookmark at this level you will be able to quickly return to the StorPoint HD to select one of the Jaz disks from the list of Jaz disks currently inserted.
  • Page 47 Section 4: Accessing Networked Jaz Drives AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Storpoint Hd Configuration

    Requires the Internet address to be set. • Using AXIS WinPoint ......page 53 AXIS unique software which automatically locates your StorPoints, and allows you to setup the configuration with a Web browser (as above), or with WinPoint’s Windows tool.

  • Page 49: Configuration Using A Web Browser

    Section 5: StorPoint HD Configuration Configuration using a Web Browser The configuration of the StorPoint HD can be performed from a Web browser. To access the StorPoint HD Home Page the Internet address must be set, as described in “TCP/IP” on page 20. Also the...
  • Page 50 Section 5: StorPoint HD Configuration 4. Click Open. This will bring you to the Home Page of your AXIS StorPoint HD, as shown below. 5. Click Configuration. When entering for the first time during a session you will be prompted to enter the Username and Password.
  • Page 51 Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each parameter group. 9. Restart the StorPoint HD to make the new settings take effect. Click Home and then Management. In the Management page, click Restart and then Restart again to confirm.

  • Page 52: Axis Winpoint Installation

    The AXIS WinPoint software is available for downloading on the Axis Installation Web site, see “Appendix E - How To Contact Axis” on page 87. 1. Locate the Setup file (Setup.exe), and using the Run option from the Windows Start Menu.
  • Page 53 5. When finished, the Installation Completed screen is displayed. AXIS WinPoint is now available via a WinPoint shortcut on your Windows Desktop, or the AXIS WinPoint folder that has been installed under the My Computer folder.

  • Page 54: Configuration Using Axis Winpoint

    The configuration of the StorPoint HD can be performed using AXIS WinPoint, which is available for downloading on the AXIS web site, see “Appendix E - How To Contact Axis” on page 87. Please refer to “AXIS WinPoint Installation” on page 51 for instructions on installing and setting up AXIS WinPoint.
  • Page 55 Web browser or WinPoint’s Windows configuration tool as detailed in “Configuration using a Web Browser” on page 48. A shortcut to the configuration of the StorPoint HD is available by Setting the StorPoint’s right clicking the mouse button on the selected StorPoint HD. As...

  • Page 56: Configuration Using A Text Editor

    The basic principle is to open the config.ini file in the config folder, make the changes and then save the file. The file structure is described in “The StorPoint HD File System” on page 26.
  • Page 57 Restart , the StorPoint will restart when you save the file. 6. Save the file. Saving the file is equivalent to submitting the new settings to the StorPoint HD. If you have set the parameter Restart , the server will restart and the indicators will flash during the self-test.

  • Page 58: Security Management

    This is the easiest way and supported by on-line help instructions. Requires the Internet address to be set. • AXIS WinPoint’s Windows configuration tool ..page 66 AXIS unique software which automatically locates your StorPoint HDs, and allows you to setup the security management with a Web browser (as above), or with AXIS WinPoint’s Windows tool.

  • Page 59: Storpoint Hd Access Rights

    Section 6: Security Management StorPoint HD Access Rights The AXIS StorPoint HD offers the possibility to restrict user access to connected Jaz drives and individual Jaz disks, as well as to the StorPoint HD configuration files. It is also possible to limit the number of users simultaneously accessing any Jaz disk in order to comply with licensing agreements.
  • Page 60 SMBPassword The Server folder contains the access rights information for the entire Server StorPoint HD system, that is, the StorPoint HD and all connected Jaz (Server folder) drives. The information contained in this folder can be amended to give other users configuration rights.
  • Page 61 When the time has expired, another user may access the drive and perhaps lock out the first user, depending on the UserLimit setting. If UserLimit is set to 0 i.e. any number of users, no SessionTimeout can be set. AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 • SessionTimeout • SMBPassword Items in the access control files which have a value of * have no access restrictions, e.g. means that no SMBPassword = * password is required to access the volume using SMB. AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Security Management Using A Web Browser

    Security Management using a Web Browser The management of the StorPoint HD access rights can be performed from a Web browser. To access the StorPoint HD Home Page the Internet address must be set, as described in “TCP/IP” on page 20, or via AXIS WinPoint as described in “Setting the StorPoint’s Internet...
  • Page 64 3. Enter the URL of the server, i.e. http://<Internet address> Alternatively use the host name assigned to the StorPoint HD. 4. Click Open. This will bring you to the Home Page of your AXIS StorPoint HD, as shown below. AXIS StorPoint HD...
  • Page 65 If additional information on the functionality is required, click Help to reach the on-line help. 6. Click Volume Rights. The Volume Rights management is grouped into three areas, i.e. Jazdisk, Scsi, and Server. AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...
  • Page 66 Settings for typically 56 Jaz disks can be stored in the StorPoint HD at any time. If the limit is reached, the oldest settings is discarded when a new Jaz disk is inserted.

  • Page 67: Security Management Using Axis Winpoint

    The management of the StorPoint HD access rights can be performed using AXIS WinPoint, which is available for downloading on the Axis Web site, see “Appendix E - How To Contact Axis” on page 87. Please refer to “AXIS WinPoint Installation” on page 51 for instructions on installing and setting up AXIS WinPoint.
  • Page 68 Section 6: Security Management 3. Double clicking the required StorPoint HD will open your Web browser showing the StorPoint’s Home Page. Alternatively if you have set AXIS WinPoint to operate with the WinPoint Windows configuration tool, the window shown below will appear instead of the Web browser.

  • Page 69: Security Management Using A Text Editor

    The management of the StorPoint HD access rights can be performed from your favorite editor in any environment. The basic principle is to edit the appropriate text files held on the StorPoint HD; the server’s file structure is described in “The StorPoint HD File System” on page...
  • Page 70 Settings for typically 56 Jaz disks can be stored in the StorPoint HD at any time. If the limit is reached, the oldest settings is discarded when a new Jaz disk is inserted.
  • Page 71 Section 6: Security Management When editing the files be sure that the equal sign and the Caution parameter value is separated by a space. Do not remove the marker from the files. [END] AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Security Management In Microsoft And Ibm Network Environments

    This means that a password Microsoft and can be assigned to any StorPoint HD folder or any Jaz disk inserted in IBM Network a connected drive. The user will automatically be prompted for the Operating Systems password when trying to access the shared folder.
  • Page 73 Section 6: Security Management AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    The remainder of this appendix deals with the following problems: • Errors when accessing the StorPoint HD ... . . page 78 • Problems when running Jaz Disk software ... . page 78 AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Diagnostics

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Diagnostics The diagnostic check will carry out tests on the StorPoint HD’s memory and the performance of the connected drives. Please read the following notes before using the diagnostic check: Users access to the StorPoint HD will be interrupted during the Notes: diagnostic check.
  • Page 76 Any further reloading of the diagnostic page will simply show the same test results. You must restart the StorPoint HD before you can repeat the diagnostic check. Example Diagnostic Check Result AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: The Front Panel Indicators

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting The Front Panel Indicators The front panel indicators show the status of the StorPoint HD. The indicators have the following functions: • Status – Flashes during start-up. When the StorPoint HD is ready for use, this light goes out. The LED should remain unlit, unless an error condition occurs.
  • Page 78 * The Network LED will flash when there is network traffic. ** Check the stat.txt file in the StorPoint HD’s config folder for more information. *** The Disk LED and Network LED flash alternately in this condition. If the status indicator remains lit after start-up, this may indicate an Status Indicator error.

  • Page 79: Errors When Accessing The Storpoint Hd

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Errors when Accessing the StorPoint HD If you get error messages when trying to access the StorPoint HD or any inserted Jaz disk using TCP/IP, please make sure that you have assigned a unique Internet address to the StorPoint HD. See also “Assign an Internet Address and a Host Name”...

  • Page 80: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    2. On the Management page, click Factory default. 3. On the next page, confirm by clicking Set defaults. The factory default setting will now be restored and the StorPoint HD will then automatically restart. Follow the steps below to restore the default settings using FTP: Using FTP 1.
  • Page 81 Follow the steps below to restore the default settings: Using the Push Button 1. Turn off the StorPoint HD. 2. Press and hold the Push button while you switch on the StorPoint HD. Keep the Push button pressed until the Network indicator flashes at regular two second intervals.

  • Page 82: Appendix B The Config File

    [SCSI] Internal SCSI termination setting. This is always on, therefore the SCSITermination = on StorPoint HD must always be located at the end of the SCSI bus. [IP] The StorPoint HD Internet address. The value shown is an InternetAddress = 192.36.253.80 example only.
  • Page 83 Optional entry which should be in plain text and may be used to show the name of the location of the system. Enables or disables the SNMP authentication failure traps. It AuthenticationTrap = disabled corresponds to the snmpenableAuthenTraps (MIB-II) SNMP object. [END] AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...

  • Page 84: Appendix C Updating The Software And Extending The Memory

    Axis. Alternatively go to the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com/, where you can download the latest versions of the software. A link to the Axis Web site is available on the StorPoint HD’s Home Page. You can also get files and information through anonymous ftp: log in to ftp.axis.com and go to the /pub/axis directory.
  • Page 85 To upgrade over the network you will need the following: • The file with the new StorPoint HD software. The name of this file is of the form product.version, e.g. HDE_100.BIN for the software release 1.00 for the Ethernet version of the AXIS StorPoint HD.

  • Page 86: Appendix D Technical Specifications

    RAM: 2 Mbytes, expandible up to 32 Mbytes. Upgrading also requires an additional PLD (Programmable Logic Device). Attachments 10baseT (twisted pair) and 10base2 (thin) for Ethernet version. AXIS StorPoint HD RJ45 (10baseT) and AUI (10base2, 10base5, fibre via transceiver) for AXIS StorPoint HD/T Ethernet version.
  • Page 87 CE: EN 55022/1994, EN50082-1/1992. FCC Subpart B Class A. EN 60950, UL1950. Approved power supply for all countries. Safety 3 years. 5 years if a member of the Axis User Group. Warranty All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 88: Appendix E How To Contact Axis

    Technical Support cannot help, they will forward your request through the appropriate channels. If you are connected to Internet, have a look at the Axis Web site at Internet and http://www.axis.com/. Here you can find information about the World Wide Web company and our products.
  • Page 89 Appendix E: How To Contact Axis To contact an Axis office, choose the one nearest to your region: The Axis Offices Axis Communications Inc. North America, Latin America 4 Constitution Way, Suite G Woburn, MA 01801-1030, USA Phone: 1-800-444-AXIS, (617) 938-1188 Fax: (617) 938-6161 Email: info@axisinc.com...
  • Page 90 Appendix E: How To Contact Axis Axis Communications K.K. Japan 8th Center Plaza 5F 1-10-16 Nihombashi Horidome-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103, Japan Phone: +81 3 3663 8801 Fax: +81 3 3663 8802 Email: info@axiscom.co.jp Axis Communications Pte Ltd. Singapore, Southeast Asia,...
  • Page 91 Appendix E: How To Contact Axis Axis Communications Ltd. Shanghai Office Room J, 6/F, World Trade Building NO 1590 Yan An West Road Shanghai 200052, China Phone: +86 - 21 6280 8527 Fax: +86 - 21 6280 6892 AXIS StorPoint HD...
  • Page 92 Windows 23 Index.htm file 29 AUI 17 Indicator Axis Offices 88, 89 Disk 76 Axis User Group 8, 86 Indicator, Front Panel 76 Axis Web site 87 Internet 9, 87 AXIS WinPoint 66 Internet address 20 AXIS WinPoint Installation 51 Internet Axis Home Page 87 Axis_hd.mib file 29...
  • Page 93 Power indicator 76 Access control 58 Power supply 11, 86 User limit 58 versions 7 Quick Installation 50 Technical Support 87 Testing the StorPoint HD 74 Rarp 22 UNC 35 SCSI Updating your software 83 Address 15 UserLimit 59, 60...
  • Page 94 Index WinPoint 66 WinPoint Installation 51 WINS 24 World Wide Web 87 WWW 87 AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...
  • Page 95 Index AXIS StorPoint HD User’s Manual...

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