Features And Benefits - HP J3278B - SureStore CD-ROM Server/Tower 7 NAS Server User Manual

Features and Benefits

Complete Solution The HP CD/DVD-ROM server towers can be installed on the
for the Task network in minutes, versus hours for other solutions (such as
towers attached to file servers).
File Server The server is pre-installed with all the network functionality
Independence required. It does not rely on intermediate communications with a
file server.
Ease of Use These servers are designed to be easy to install and use.
Software from disks is not needed to install the server. The server
uses standard networking protocols (HTTP, NCP, SMB, and NFS),
so there is no need to learn any special software to access it.
Users find their data by mapping individual disc drives or the
entire server (with a subdirectory for each disc) to be a logical
network drive, or by using their browser to access the built-in
web server.
Location Flexibility As a network node, the server tower can be located anywhere on the
network, such as in the workgroup where users can update new CD
content as it arrives. It can be rack mounted in HP racks.
Up-to-Date Data Since all users share a common set of discs, they are assured of
using the correct set of data.
Broad Compatibility As a multi-protocol device, the server simultaneously supports
and Flexibility various network operating environments, including
Now and Later Novell NetWare, Microsoft and IBM network operating systems
(Windows 95/98, Windows NT, OS/2), UNIX, and
Internet/intranets. Or it can function with only one protocol
enabled. New firmware can be downloaded to Flash memory to
support new features and future network operating systems.
The HP SureStore CD-ROM Server and HP SureStore CD-ROM
Server Plus read CD-ROMs. The HP SureStore CD/DVD-ROM
Server with its DVD-ROM drives is ready for the future. These
drives read DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW media.
The server can be extended to up to 14 drives when needed, using
the HP SureStore CD Expansion Tower with your server tower.
Either a 10Base-T or a 100Base-TX network can be connected.
Web Server Users can access discs using a web browser, such as
Functionality Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, and
network managers can configure and manage the server using
a web browser.
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