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  • Page 2: About This Manual

    Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing an AXIS StorPoint CD. This product is developed to make the information stored on CD-ROMs available to all users on an Ethernet or Token Ring network. About this Manual This manual applies to the standalone version AXIS StorPoint CD and the tower modules AXIS StorPoint CD/T, with software release 4.21 and subsequent releases until otherwise notified.
  • Page 3 AIX, Apple, DOS, Ethernet, IBM, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, LAN Server, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape, Netscape Navigator, Novell NetWare, OS/2, OS/2 Warp, Windows, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of the respective holders. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual Revision 1.4 Part No: 15096 Dated: February 1998 Copyright ©...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    The AXIS StorPoint CD ........
  • Page 5 How To Contact Axis ........

  • Page 6: Section 1 Introduction

    AXIS StorPoint CD AXIS StorPoint CD/T The standalone module, the AXIS StorPoint CD, is available in an Standalone Module Ethernet or Token Ring version. Up to 7 CD-ROM drives can be connected via its SCSI connector, and if disc changers are used, up to 56 discs can be accessed.

  • Page 7: Features And Benefits

    Section 1: Introduction Features and Benefits The AXIS StorPoint CD is connected as a node in an Ethernet File Server network, or as a station in a Token Ring network. To the network the Independence StorPoint CD acts as a file server. This means that it is independent of other file servers, i.e.
  • Page 8 In the USA and Canada there is also a 24 hour unit replacement service and a 90 days money back guarantee. You can access the Axis User Group via the StorPoint CD home page, or check the Axis Web site for more details.
  • Page 9 Section 1: Introduction AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Section 2 Basic Installation

    Network hub StorPoint CD Network cables CD-ROM drives SCSI cables Ethernet network with a standalone version AXIS StorPoint CD You install the StorPoint CD onto your network in these stages: • Installing the StorPoint CD/T in a CD-ROM tower •...

  • Page 11: Checking And Identifying The Hardware

    Token Ring 0069-1 0070-1 AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual (Part no: 15096) AXIS StorPoint CD Quick Installation Guide (Part no: 15095) AXIS Product Guide (Part no: 14412) AXIS User Group registration leaflet (Part no:15119) Power supply 12V DC (standalone module only):...

  • Page 12: Physical Descriptions

    10baseT 10base2 Power supply AXIS StorPoint CD/T Ethernet SCSI connector Power supply 10baseT Push button The AUI connector allows you to connect a 10base2, 10base5 or fiber- optical cable network using an appropriate external transceiver. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 13 The internal network connector automatically adjusts to 10baseT or 100baseTX, full or half duplex mode. Use a Category 5 UTP cable for the 100baseTX operation. AXIS StorPoint CD/T Dual SCSI Fast Ethernet SCSI connectors Power supply 100baseTX Push button AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 14 Used for restoring the factory default settings. See “Restoring Factory Push Button Default Settings ” on page 109. Used for setting the ring speed of the unit to the speed of the Token Ring Speed Switch Ring network, 4 or 16 Mb/s. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Installing The Storpoint Cd/T In A Cd-Rom Tower

    Note: section and continue with “Connecting CD-ROM Drives to the StorPoint CD ” on page 15. The AXIS StorPoint CD/T is installed in standard 5.25 inch CD-ROM towers. To avoid the risk of electrical chock or other injury, disconnect power Caution from the tower before removing the chassis.

  • Page 16: Connecting Cd-Rom Drives To The Storpoint Cd

    Dual SCSI version only: It is recommended that the Dual SCSI version of StorPoint CD/T should be installed in a 14 bay tower, i.e. all the CD-ROM drives are housed in the same enclosure with the SCSI cables built-in. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 0 through 6 available on each. Refer to the CD-ROM drive documentation for instructions on how to set the SCSI address. The SCSI address of the StorPoint is 7, and cannot be changed. Note: AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 18 Tower module only: Simply switch the power on to the whole of the CD-ROM tower. The StorPoint CD front panel indicators will flash during power-on and self-test. When the Status indicator stops flashing and remains off, the StorPoint CD is ready for use. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Storpoint Cd To The Network

    Tower module only: Switch on the CD-ROM tower. The StorPoint CD front panel indicators will flash during power-on and self-test. When the Status indicator stops flashing and remains off, the StorPoint CD is ready for use. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Setup Summary

    IBM (NFS) See section: (HTTP) (SMB) “ Setup for TCP/IP ” on page 20 “ Setting Up - the AXIS WinPoint Utility ” x ** x ** on page 28 “Section 3 - Setting Up - Web Browser (HTTP) ”...

  • Page 21: Setup For Tcp/Ip

    AXIS StorPoint CD from a Web browser. The Internet address can be set from Windows 95, Windows NT, UNIX or OS/2. You can also use the AXIS WinPoint utility, see “Setting the Internet Address ” on page 33.
  • Page 22 Do not use the default or the above Internet address when installing Caution your AXIS StorPoint CD. Always consult your Network Administrator before assigning an Internet address. If the host name has not been included in the system host table,...
  • Page 23 Section 2: Basic Installation You can download the Internet address to the AXIS StorPoint CD in Downloading the four different ways, using the ARP, the RARP, the BOOTP, or the Internet Address DHCP method. The main characteristics for each method are: •...
  • Page 24 Internet address of your StorPoint CD. When you execute the command for the first time, the ping response time may be significantly longer than usual. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Internet address. Restart the StorPoint CD to make it accept the setting. When you execute the command for the first time, the ping response time may be significantly longer than usual. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 2. Make sure the host table and alias name databases are updated as described on page 20. 3. Start the RARP daemon (if not already running), typically by the command: rarpd -a 4. Restart the StorPoint CD to download the Internet address. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 20. 3. Start the BOOTP daemon (if not already running), typically by the command: bootpd -a 4. Restart the StorPoint CD to download the Internet address, default router address and net mask. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 3. Set the parameter to in the file of the DHCPEnable config.ini StorPoint CD. Node Type The StorPoint CD can act either as a B Node (WINS disabled), or as a H Node (WINS enabled) AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Setting Up - The Axis Winpoint Utility

    It includes a Windows configuration tool that allows you to configure and manage your StorPoint CDs conveniently. You can download the required software from the Axis Web site, see Installing AXIS “Appendix E - How To Contact Axis ” .
  • Page 30 When finished, the Installation Completed screen is displayed. The AXIS WinPoint is now available from a shortcut on your Windows Desktop, or through the AXIS WinPoint folder that have been installed under the My Computer folder.
  • Page 31 WinPoint Utility configuration tool or with a Web browser. To change the general WinPoint settings, follow these steps: 1. In Windows Explorer, right click the AXIS WinPoint icon and choose WinPoint Settings from the pop-up menu. This dialog box is displayed: 2.
  • Page 32 The same services are available from the StorPoint CD’s Web interface. To launch the configuration tool, follow these steps: 1. Open the AXIS WinPoint folder in your Windows Explorer under My Computer. WinPoint lists all StorPoint servers found on the network: On your first request after startup, WinPoint will search the entire network for available StorPoint servers.
  • Page 33 To choose one of these actions, you can right click the StorPoint CD and select the appropriate option from the pop-up menu. 3. To start the AXIS WinPoint’s configuration tool, right click the StorPoint CD and select Configuration-Windows. This window will appear: The AXIS WinPoint’s Configuration Tool...
  • Page 34 Section 2: Basic Installation To set the Internet address from AXIS WinPoint, follow these steps: Setting the Internet Address 1. Find a valid Internet address for the StorPoint CD. 2. In Windows Explorer, right click the StorPoint CD and select Set Internet Address from the pop-up menu.
  • Page 35 Section 2: Basic Installation AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Setting Up - Web Browser (Http)

    It also includes information on how to setup access restrictions in the HTTP environment. The AXIS StorPoint CD supports HTTP over TCP/IP. This means that the StorPoint CD works as a Web server, available on the Internet and intranets.

  • Page 37: Accessing The Web Pages

    To access the StorPoint CD Home Page, you must set the Internet address as described in “Setup for TCP/IP” on page 20. You can access the Home Page of your AXIS StorPoint CD from any standard Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

  • Page 38: Http Management Services

    Configuration • Help You can also visit Axis on the net, take a company tour and access any of the Axis Network CD-ROM Server online services; manuals, software updates, and technical support. You may also join the Axis User Group for extended warranty and other valuable benefits.

  • Page 39: Accessing Cd-Roms From A Web Browser

    This may cause a problem if CD-ROMs have been changed, because when you return to the Disc Access page, you will not see the changes. To display the most recent changes, simply select Reload from the View menu or click Reload. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Managing Security In Http

    This table lists where to find the appropriate access files: To set access rights to ... Open ... The Cd folder, i.e. all CD-ROMs server - cd file An inserted CD-ROM cdrom - <x> file A CD-ROM drive scsi - <x> file AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 Management - Volume Rights page. HTTPPassword Thus, the Administrator will have full access to all the CD-ROMs. For more information on access rights for the StorPoint CD, refer to “Section 8 - StorPoint CD Security System” . AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Section 4 Setting Up - Netware

    To make the setup of the StorPoint CD as convenient as possible, Note: use the installation wizards available from the Web browser interface. You will find a wizard for each network environment on the Quick Installation page. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Configuration In Netware

    StorPoint CD's file system rights, i.e. access rights to the CD-ROMs and configuration files. The new attribute is called “AXIS:SPcd:rights”. This new attribute will not affect the operation of your NetWare servers. This schema extension has been approved by Novell.
  • Page 44 AXIS<nnnnnn>\config\config.ini <nnnnnn> last six digits of the serial number. Alternatively, you can use the AXIS WinPoint Windows tool or a Web browser to set the configuration parameters. On the Quick Installation web page, you will find an installation Note: wizard that guides you through the NDS installation.
  • Page 45 15 seconds, after which users will be able to access the StorPoint CD in NDS mode. 5. After the installation you must logout and then login again to have all the necessary rights on the StorPoint CD server object and the associated volume. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 46 Using the NetWare Administrator, you will find a new server object and corresponding volume object in the context you chose above. The AXIS StorPoint CD installed in the NDS Tree Example (NDS settings): The StorPoint CD is placed in Eastern United States. The name of your NDS tree is ACMECORP, the name of the context where you wish to install the StorPoint CD is Corp.Acme, and the...
  • Page 47 PC. However, when using NDS manager this is not needed. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 48 You can also view logfile.txt the log file on the Management - Event Log page using the AXIS WinPoint configuration tool or a Web browser. This table comprises a summary of error messages: Error...
  • Page 49 SAP method. This is the default method, and is set by the parameter having a value of TimeSyncSources Parameter name Value Description [NetWare] TimeSyncSources = SAP Default is SAP for the network agreed time. Alternatively, enter the server names to be contacted for time synchronization. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 , where AXIS<nnnnnn>\config\config.ini are the last six digits of the serial number. Alternatively, <nnnnnn> use the AXIS WinPoint Windows tool or a Web browser to set the parameters. 2. Open with a text editor and enter the appropriate config.ini...

  • Page 51: Accessing Cd-Roms In Netware

    “Installation as an NDS Server ” on page 42. In Windows 95 and Windows NT, your StorPoint CD is compatible with the MediaAgent software. See “MediaAgent CD-ROM Management Software ” on page 92. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 52 3. Expand the Entire Network icon and then open the NetWare Servers folder. 4. Double click the entry for your new StorPoint CD. The default name is , where are the six last digits AXIS<nnnnnn>_NW <nnnnnn> of the StorPoint CD serial number. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 • • for cd folder access • the CD-ROM for access to an individual CD-ROM 8. From the Tools menu, select Map Network Drive... 9. Select a drive letter for your StorPoint CD. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 54 5. If you are using bindery mode, you will be prompted to enter your user name and password, unless you are already logged in. Before the StorPoint CD has been set up, all users have full access to it. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 55 Some CD-ROM applications will not run properly unless the data is stored at root level. To avoid such problems, assign a drive letter to that particular CD-ROM. 7. Double click and then to display this AXIS<nnnnnn>_NW\SYS screen: AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 56 11. Click Permanent if you wish to use the StorPoint CD under the same drive letter the next time you start you computer. 12. Click the Exit button on the toolbar. The StorPoint CD is ready for use. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 57 Some CD-ROM applications will not run properly unless the data is stored at root level. To avoid such problems, you can map drive G directly to the CD-ROM named cd_18881. Type: map root G:=AXISCD000B_NW/cd_18881 AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Managing Security In Netware

    To restrict access to the StorPoint CD’s configuration and security files when no authentication server is used, follow these steps: 1. In a Web browser or AXIS WinPoint’s Windows tool, open the server-config access file on the Management-Volume Rights page.
  • Page 59 If the password is incorrect, login will fail. • If a user is not on the list, he will not be granted access to the StorPoint CD. However, he could login as ‘guest’ and get access to volumes that are not protected. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 60 NDS and thus allow users to log on in NDS mode only. To ensure that the StorPoint CD is visible to the NDS tree, the configuration file should be modified as described in “Installation as an NDS Server ” on page 42. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 61 User Objects as with any other NDS file server. There is no difference between how you use NetWare Administrator to set these access rights for a StorPoint CD, and how you would set the access rights on an NDS file server. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Setting Up - Microsoft And Ibm Networks (Smb)

    To make the setup of the StorPoint CD as convenient as possible, Note: use the installation wizards available from the Web browser interface. You will find a wizard for each network environment on the Quick Installation page. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Configuration In Smb

    Configuration in SMB In Microsoft and IBM network operating systems such as Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows NT or OS/2, the AXIS StorPoint CD does not need any specific configuration to be operational. However, you can change the default settings in the configuration file to better suit your specific needs.

  • Page 64: Time Synchronization

    Specifies the time source for the StorPoint CD. Set to NTP for SMB over TCP/IP. Default is NDS. [IP] NTPServer Name or Internet address of the NTP server. Note: If you use DHCP, the parameter is set automatically. NTPServer AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Accessing Cd-Roms In Smb

    Accessing CD-ROMs in SMB In the Microsoft and IBM network environments, you access the AXIS StorPoint CD just like any other workstation or file server. This section describes how to access the StorPoint CD and the CD-ROMs using SMB clients for Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, OS/2 and DOS.
  • Page 66 If the parameter is Domain/GroupName already set, the StorPoint CD will appear in the specified folder. If you cannot find the StorPoint CD under Entire Network, refer Note: to “Alternative method” on page 67. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 67 9. Check Reconnect at logon if you wish to access the resource under the same drive letter the next time you start your computer. 10. Click OK. The StorPoint CD resource is ready for use. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 68 5. Check Reconnect at logon if you wish to use the StorPoint CD under the same drive letter the next time you start your computer. 6. Click OK. The StorPoint CD is ready for use. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 69 The default name is , where are the six last AXIS<nnnnnn> <nnnnnn> digits of the StorPoint CD serial number. Note: If you cannot find the StorPoint CD, enter in the Path box and click OK. \\AXIS<nnnnnn>\root AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 70 6. Check Reconnect at Startup if you wish to use the StorPoint CD under the same drive letter the next time you start your computer. 7. Click OK. The StorPoint CD is ready for use. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 71 4. To connect a StorPoint CD resource, select: • for root level access Root • for cd folder access • the CD-ROM for access to an individual CD-ROM 5. Select a drive letter for your StorPoint CD. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 72 Make sure you have IBM Peer for OS/2 installed. If not, see the IBM Peer for OS/2 instructions in “OS/2 ” on page 73. 1. Double click the OS/2 Peer icon. The OS/2 Peer window is displayed: AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 73 Any active connections you have will be listed in the window. 3. From the Connection menu, select Create. This dialog is displayed: 4. In the Workstation field, enter where AXIS<nnnnnn>, <nnnnnn> are the last six digits of your StorPoint CD serial number. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 74 StorPoint CD serial <nnnnnn> number and is the StorPoint CD folder you want to map. <folder> 3. To make the connections permanent, create or edit your file to include your net use commands. startup.cmd AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 75 1. At the DOS prompt, type: net use <drive letter>: \\AXIS<nnnnnn>\<folder where are the six last digits of your AXIS StorPoint CD <nnnnnn> serial number and is the StorPoint CD folder you want <folder>...
  • Page 76 (“). For example, to change to the directory called Product Information: G:\AXISCD000B\CD\>CD “PRODUCT INFORMATION Windows NT gives the additional facility of using the * wildcard. For example, a quick way of changing to the Product Information directory would be: G:\AXISCD000B\CD\>CD “PRODUCT* AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Managing Security In Smb

    Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Managing Security in SMB In SMB, the AXIS StorPoint CD supports both user-level and share- level access control. If you need to set up particular access restrictions for specific CD- ROMs, you are recommended to use user-level access control.
  • Page 78 SMBUser/Group = salesdep(RWX)(RWX) You can use an asterisk (*) to indicate that the access rights for a Notes: specific directory or file should be the same as for the directory at the level above. This simplifies management. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 79 Administrator(All)(All) Domain Admins(All)(All) ADMINS(All)(All) Mediagnt Administrator(All)(All) Domain Admins(All)(All) ADMINS(All)(All) All CD-ROMs If you run into problems using the user-level security mode, refer Note: to “Problems Locating the Domain Controller in SMB ” on page 106. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 80 No password required to access the folder or CD-ROM using SMB <password> Any valid password (Max 13 characters) <entry not present> No access to the folder or CD-ROM using SMB You can specify as many entries as required. Note: SMBSharePassword AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Example 1: Restrict access by prompting the user to enter a password, e.g. ‘pass’: SMBSharePassword = PASS Example 2: Grant all SMB users access: SMBSharePassword = * AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 82: Setting Up - Unix (Nfs)

    To make the setup of the StorPoint CD as convenient as possible, Note: use the installation wizards available from the Web browser interface. You will find a wizard for each network environment on the Quick Installation page. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Configuration In Unix

    NTPServer Parameter name Value Description [Server] TimeSyncSource = NTP Specifies the time source for the StorPoint CD. Set to NTP for UNIX. Default is NDS. [IP] NTPServer Name or Internet address of the NTP server. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 84: Accessing Cd-Roms In Unix

    Section 6: Setting Up - UNIX (NFS) in UNIX Accessing CD-ROMs You will need root privileges to mount the AXIS StorPoint CD. Before you begin To access the StorPoint CD, perform the following: 1. Create a directory for the StorPoint CD.

  • Page 85: Managing Security In Unix

    This means that if you set any of the parameters to ‘*’, all users will have access regardless of the settings of the other parameters. You can specify as many NFSIPAddress NFSGroup NFSUser entries as required. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 86 Other clients are authen- ticated with the default user id. Clients that are authenticated by 171.16.2.199 the server get their real user id and (example only) group id. Other clients will fail. 0.0.0.0 All clients will fail. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 87 Section 6: Setting Up - UNIX (NFS) AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 88: Section 7 Storpoint Cd File System

    CD-ROM data from your applications, you must make the CD- ROMs available to your system by defining access points on the StorPoint CD. The AXIS StorPoint CD is compatible with MediaAgent for Note: CDs, a software utility for managing CD-ROM titles on networks.

  • Page 89: Directory Structure

    The Cd Folder CD-ROM is created in the cd folder on the server. All the files on that CD-ROM are accessed through this folder. file is used when accessing the StorPoint CD from a index.htm Web browser. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 90 If you wish to run an application that is stored on the CD-ROM or Caution looks for its associated files on the CD-ROM, you cannot use an alias name because the application will not recognize it. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 91 CD-ROMs can be stored in the StorPoint CD at any time. The settings will remain even if the CD-ROM is ejected. When the limit is reached, the oldest settings are discarded when a new CD-ROM is inserted. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 92: Access Points

    Images Music 1 Access Points The AXIS StorPoint CD is integrated into your network operating system just like any other file server and you use the same commands to access it. To be able to access CD-ROMs from your applications, you need to make them available to your system, that is to ‘mount’...

  • Page 93: Mediaagent Cd-Rom Management Software

    Images Music 1 MediaAgent CD-ROM Management Software The AXIS StorPoint CD is compatible with the MediaAgent for CDs software, which provides users with convenient access to CD-ROMs over the network. MediaAgent for CDs catalogs and tracks CD-ROM titles as they are moved around the network, thus simplifying and speeding-up access to a required CD-ROM.

  • Page 94: Section 8 Storpoint Cd Security System

    Section 5 - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Section 6 - UNIX (NFS) Access Rights You can setup the AXIS StorPoint CD to restrict user access to CD-ROM drives, individual CD-ROMs, and to the StorPoint CD configuration files. In order to comply with license agreements, you can limit the number of users simultaneously accessing a CD-ROM.
  • Page 95 , where is a cd_ nnnnn nnnnn unique five digit number. The CD-ROM drive name will be where is the SCSI address and the LUN id<x>lun<y> <x> <y> address. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 96 SMBUser/Group Microsoft and IBM network operating systems. can be set to restrict access by prompting users to SMBSharePassword enter a password in Microsoft and IBM network operating systems. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 97 StorPoint CD at any time. If the limit is reached, the oldest settings is discarded when a new CD-ROM is inserted. The access files are stored in the volumes folder, which contains the Editing the three folders shown: Access Files volumes cdrom scsi server AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 98 The drive identity in the scsi folder , An individual drive e.g. scsi/id2lun0.txt The CD-ROM name in the cdrom folder, An individual CD-ROM e.g. cdrom/music_1.txt Any new drive or CD-ROM that will be server/default.txt connected in the future AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 99 Do not remove the marker from the files. [END] 5. Click Submit settings to save your changes. From the AXIS WinPoint configuration tool, follow these steps: AXIS WinPoint Configuration Tool 1. Open the Management-Volume Rights page. All the CD-ROMs, drives and server related folders are listed to the left.

  • Page 100: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    • Difficulties locating the StorPoint CD in NetWare • Problems locating the domain controller in SMB • Problems when accessing disc changers • Token Ring - source routing problems • Restoring the factory default settings AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Running A Diagnostic Test

    1. Start the Web browser and enter the URL of the server’s Diagnostics page: http://<Internet address>/config/html/diag.htm 2. Make sure that a suitable CD-ROM is inserted into each of the drives whose performance is to be tested. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 102 Diagnostics page once again to see the results. Example Diagnostic Test Result Any further reloading of the Diagnostics page will simply show Note: the same test results. You must restart the StorPoint CD before you can repeat the test. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 103: The Front Panel Indicators

    Approx. 30 seconds. After power-up/Self-test Flash* First disc inserted Flash* Last disc removed Flash* Network Packet arrived Flash* Flash loading 1 Flash/sec 1 Flash/sec 1 Flash/sec * The Network LED will flash when there is network traffic. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 104: Error Conditions

    CD-ROM is in a supported format (High Sierra, ISO 9660, Multisession, ISO 9660 with Rock Ridge or Joliet extensions). Also check the SCSI bus connectors to ensure that they are correctly inserted and in good condition. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Errors When Accessing The Storpoint Cd Or Inserted Cd-Roms

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Errors when Accessing the StorPoint CD or inserted CD-ROMs If you get error messages when trying to access the AXIS StorPoint CD or any inserted CD-ROM: • Using TCP/IP, make sure that you have assigned a unique Internet address to the StorPoint CD.

  • Page 106: Difficulties Locating The Storpoint Cd In Netware

    Although you config.txt cannot enter the network number from a Web browser, you can display the frame type and change the value to , if auto required. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 107: Problems Locating The Domain Controller In Smb

    Web Browser In Windows NT, you can correct the problem by logging on to the Local Administrator AXIS StorPoint CD as local administrator. Note that the local Account administrator is not the same as an Administrator with an account on the domain.

  • Page 108: Problems When Accessing Disc Changers

    CD-ROM drive will JukeBoxLockTime time-out on a second user’s request before the first user’s access is completed. This will result in users receiving a ‘CD-ROM not available’ notice. The default setting is seconds which disables this function. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 109: Token Ring - Source Routing Problems

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Token Ring - Source Routing Problems When using your AXIS StorPoint CD in a Token Ring network with bridges, you may need to change the source routing mode. Four modes are available: No source routing information. This is useful in strictly ‘transparent bridge’...

  • Page 110: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Restoring Factory Default Settings You can restore the factory default settings to the AXIS StorPoint CD if required, e.g. if you have disabled all network protocols. You can use any of these methods: • FTP on a TCP/IP network •...
  • Page 111 Network indicator). 4. Press and hold the Push button for at least five seconds until the Network indicator remains constantly lit. The StorPoint CD is now reset to factory default settings and will restart automatically. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 112 Appendix A: Troubleshooting You can edit the configuration file using a Web browser, AXIS Editing the WinPoint’s Windows configuration tool or a text editor. Configuration File From a text editor, set the parameter to in the FactoryDefaults file. Save the file, and the StorPoint CD will restart config.ini...
  • Page 113 Appendix A: Troubleshooting AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 114: Appendix B The Parameter List

    AXIS WinPoint configuration tool for updating the configuration Configuration Tool settings. Refer to “Setting Up - the AXIS WinPoint Utility” on page 28 on how to install and access AXIS WinPoint. The configuration settings for the AXIS StorPoint CD are stored in Text Editor file located in the config folder.

  • Page 115: The Config File

    Used to determine when the traffic should be sent via a NetMask = 0.0.0.0 router. For example, the normal class C mask is 255.255.255.0. The default 0.0.0.0 indicates that automatic router sensing is used. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 116 Enables HTTP. Set to no to restrict users from accessing the HTTPEnable = yes CD-ROMs from a Web browser. Enables access to the inserted CD-ROMs. When set to no, EnableMediaAccess = yes only administration is available from HTTP. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 117 NDSServerContext wish to install the StorPoint CD, e.g. Corp.Acme. Distinguished name of a user or administrator with Supervisor NDSAdminName or Create rights to the context where you want to install the StorPoint CD, e.g. Admin.Acme. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 118 Novell file server using this syntax: SERVER/VOLUME:DIR/.../FILE.DAT TimeSyncSources = SAP Default is SAP for the network agreed time. Alternatively, enter the server names to be contacted for time synchronization. [END] AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 119 If you use the parameter values shown on the Aust_Darwin 9h30m right, DST adjustments are automatic. Aust_Hobart Aust_Perth Aust_Sidney New_Zealand Afghanistan 4h30m Armenia_Azer Burma 6h30m China_PRC India 5h30m Iran 3h30m Iraq Jordan Kazak_Kirgi Lebanon Syria AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 120: Appendix C Updating The Software And Extending The Memory

    You may wish to check the Axis WWW Home Page 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 CD’s Home Page. You can also get files and information through anonymous ftp: log in Anonymous FTP to ftp.axis.com and go to the /pub/axis directory.

  • Page 121: Upgrading The Software

    The StorPoint CD must also be installed on the network with TCP/IP as described in “Setup for TCP/IP” on page 20. Follow these steps to upgrade the StorPoint CD: 1. Log in to the AXIS StorPoint CD with the command: where is the name assigned in ftp <host name>...

  • Page 122: Extending The Ram Memory

    If the total memory extension is limited to 4 Mbytes, the Note: StorPoint CD continues to use the original 2 Mbytes RAM. If the total memory extension exceeds 4 Mbytes, the original 2 Mbytes RAM will no longer be used. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 123 Always use an antistatic bracelet when handling the memory and PLD Caution chips. • 5 volts 4 Mbyte Modules • Based on 1*16 Mbyte chips • CAS before RAS refresh • Fast Page Mode capability • 1 kbyte refresh. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 124 In the near future, the other StorPoint CD models will also include the PLD in standard delivery. Therefore, check position D22 on the StorPoint CD PCB before ordering the chip. Please contact your dealer for more information. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 125 5. If required, repeat step 4 for the second DIMM in position X6. 6. Replace the server casing. 7. Power up the StorPoint CD. The new memory modules are automatically identified and the usage optimized by the StorPoint AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 126: Appendix D Technical Specifications

    Data throughput up to 1300 kbytes/s. Hardware CPU: 32 bit RISC controller (ETRAX 4). Flash memory: 2 Mbytes. RAM: 2 Mbytes, expandable up to 32 Mbytes. Upgrading also requires an additional PLD (Programmable Logic Device). AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 127 CE: EN 55022/1994, EN50082-1/1992. FCC Subpart B Class A. EN 60950, UL1950. Approved power supply for all countries. Safety Warranty 3 years. 5 years if a member of the Axis User Group. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

  • Page 128: Appendix E How To Contact Axis

    If you need technical support, please contact your dealer. If they 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/ or http://www.se.axis.com/. Here you can World Wide Web find information about the company and our products.
  • Page 129 Appendix E: How To Contact Axis To contact an Axis office, choose the one nearest to your region: The Axis Offices Axis Communications AB Europe, Middle East, Latin America, Scheelevägen 16 Africa, Australia S-223 70 Lund, Sweden Phone: +46 46 270 18 00 Fax: +46 46 13 61 30 Email: info@axis.com...
  • Page 130 Appendix E: How To Contact Axis Axis Communications GmbH Germany Freischützstr. 77 D-81927 München, Germany Phone: +49 89 95 93 96 0 Fax: +49 89 95 93 96 69 Axis Communications K.K. Japan Sumitomo-Fudosan Tsukiji bldg. 1F 7-17-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku,...
  • Page 131 Appendix E: How To Contact Axis Axis Communications Ltd. Beijing Office China Room 1719, 17/F, Tower 2 Bright China Chang An Building 7 Jian Guo Men Nei Street Beijing 100005, China Phone: +86 10 6510 2705 Fax: +86 10 6510 2703 Email: axisbj@public3.bta.net.cn...

  • Page 132: Index

    Disc Access page AXISCDEX disk changer flutter distinguished name 76, 99, 106 domain controller in SMB bindery server bookmarks downloading the Internet address BOOTP 22, 26 dual SCSI 5, 15 DVD-ROM AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 133 UNIX 109, 119 Web browser map command mapping the StorPoint CD help folder MediaAgent for CDs High Sierra (HSF) mediagnt folder host name memory expansion host table mounting CD-ROMs html folder UNIX HTTP AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 134 NetWare 62, 64 62, 71 OS/2 session timeout setting the Internet address setting configuration parameters 48, 63, 82 date and time 20, 22 Internet address performance TCP/IP 10, 126 power supply AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...
  • Page 135 35, 37 wizards 18, 106, 108 Token Ring World Wide Web tower module version troubleshooting typeful name type typeless name type Yellow Pages (YP) UNIX accessing CD-ROMs configuration mounting CD-ROMs security management setting the Internet address AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual...

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