Axis StorPoint CD User 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. It is
also available in electronic on-line format, together with more information at the Axis Web site.
The manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up
and manage the StorPoint CD in the various network environments. It is intended for anyone
involved in installing and managing the StorPoint CD.
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or
omissions, please inform us at the address on the back cover. Axis Communications AB cannot be
held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes
in this manual and to the product without prior notice.
About Axis
Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for the network connection
of computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984, it has been one of the fastest growing companies
in the market and is now a leader in its field. The headquarters are located in Lund, Sweden, with
subsidiaries in Beijing, Boston, Hong Kong, London, München, Paris, Shanghai, Singapore,
Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo.
Axis Communications has a distributor network operating in more than 60 countries world wide,
marketing six product lines:
Network Scan Servers
based information in workgroup and production scanning environments. It connects scanners
directly to the network for anyone to use.
Network Storage Servers
solution to network storage on Ethernet networks.
The network scan server simplifies distribution and archiving of paper-
Multiprotocol storage servers provide a flexible and cost efficient
Network CD-ROM Servers
efficient solution for sharing CD-ROMs across the network. They are available in Ethernet and
Token Ring versions.
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Multiprotocol CD-ROM servers provide a flexible and cost-
Preface
Network Print Servers
These intelligent Ethernet and Token Ring print servers support a wide
range of LAN protocols.
Network Camera Servers
The network camera provides a cost-effective solution for taking and
broadcasting color pictures over the Internet and intranet networks. It connects directly to
Ethernet networks and supports TCP/IP and Internet-related protocols.
IBM Mainframe and S/3x – AS/400 Printer Interfaces
These products include a wide
range of plug-in interfaces and free standing box products.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Notices
USA
instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.
Europe
requirements for immunity according to EN50082-1/1992 residential, commercial and light industry. (Compliance is not valid for
unshielded network cables.)
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1994 and the
Trademark Acknowledgements
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 © Axis Communications AB, 1996-1998
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The AXIS StorPoint CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Section 2 Basic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Checking and Identifying the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Physical Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the StorPoint CD/T in a CD-ROM Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting CD-ROM Drives to the StorPoint CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting the StorPoint CD to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setup Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setup for TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting Up - the AXIS WinPoint Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Section 3 Setting Up - Web Browser (HTTP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Accessing the Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
HTTP Management Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Accessing CD-ROMs from a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Managing Security in HTTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Section 4 Setting Up - NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuration in NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Accessing CD-ROMs in NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Managing Security in NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Section 5 Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Configuration in SMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Accessing CD-ROMs in SMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Managing Security in SMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Section 6 Setting Up - UNIX (NFS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Configuration in UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Accessing CD-ROMs in UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Managing Security in UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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Section 7 StorPoint CD File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Directory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
MediaAgent CD-ROM Management Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Section 8 StorPoint CD Security System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Access Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Appendix A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Running a Diagnostic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
The Front Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Errors when Accessing the StorPoint CD or inserted CD-ROMs . . 104
Problems Running CD-ROM Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Difficulties Locating the StorPoint CD in NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Problems Locating the Domain Controller in SMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Problems when Accessing Disc Changers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Token Ring - Source Routing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Restoring Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Appendix B The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Editing the Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
The Config File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Appendix C Updating the Software and Extending the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Obtaining the Updated Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Upgrading the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Extending the RAM Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Appendix D Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Appendix E How To Contact Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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Section 1 Introduction
The AXIS StorPoint CD
The AXIS StorPoint CD connects CD-ROM drives, towers and
jukeboxes to Ethernet or Token Ring networks. All users on the
network can share the information of any CD-ROM inserted into a
connected drive.
Section 1: Introduction
Standalone Module
Tower Module
AXIS StorPoint CD
AXIS StorPoint CD/T
The standalone module, the AXIS StorPoint CD, is available in an
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.
The AXIS StorPoint CD/T has the same functionality as the
standalone module, but the enclosure and connectors are designed for
installation into a CD-ROM tower. The StorPoint CD/T is also
available in a Dual SCSI port version and a Fast Ethernet 100baseTX
version.
StorPoint CD
(Standalone)
Ethernet yes yes yes
Fast Ethernet no yes yes
Token Ring yes yes no
Max. directly
connected drives
Max. CD-ROMs 56 56 112
7 7 14
StorPoint CD/T
(Tower)
StorPoint CD/T
(Tower Dual SCSI)
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Section 1: Introduction
Features and Benefits
File Server
Independence
Plug and Play
Environments
The AXIS StorPoint CD is connected as a node in an Ethernet
network, or as a station in a Token Ring network. To the network the
StorPoint CD acts as a file server. This means that it is independent of
other file servers, i.e. the communication takes place directly between
the network client and the StorPoint CD. This results in high
performance, reliability and independence of other equipment.
The file server independent approach makes the installation quick and
convenient. In most environments the physical connection to the
network is the only installation required prior to starting work with
the StorPoint CD. No software needs to be installed on clients or file
servers. Your computer will see the StorPoint CD as another network
file server, and it is accessed using the standard commands used in
your network operating system.
The AXIS StorPoint CD
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
• SMB over
• NFS over UDP/IP
• HTTP over TCP/IP.
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
NetBIOS/TCP/IP
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Section 1: Introduction
Internet/intranet
Web server
Speed
Security
Maintenance
Network
Management
The built-in Web server makes it possible to access data via any
standard Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft
Internet Explorer.. The support includes configuration, management
and CD-ROM access.
By using a 32 bit RISC processor and cache memory expandable up to
32 Mbytes, throughput of up to 1300 kbytes/s is obtained – ample
speed for demanding CD-ROM applications.
CD-ROM access can be restricted by setting up password protection.
It is also possible to limit the number of simultaneous users of any
CD-ROM to comply with license agreements.
New software can easily be downloaded to the StorPoint CD’s Flash
memory over the network using FTP.
The StorPoint CD supports the Simple Network Management
Protocol, SNMP.
Year 2000
Support
The StorPoint CD is year 2000 compliant.
At the Axis Web site,
http://www.axis.com/
, you can download online manuals and the latest versions of the StorPoint CD software and
software utilities. Alternatively, your Axis dealer will provide you with
the assistance or information you require.
The AXIS StorPoint CD is covered with a best-of-breed warranty and
service program. If you take advantage of the Axis User Group free
membership, you can obtain a 5 year warranty, free software upgrades
and support. 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.
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Section 1: Introduction
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Section 2: Basic Installation
Section 2 Basic Installation
This section includes step-by-step instructions for installing the
StorPoint CD hardware. It also covers setup procedures for TCP/IP
and the AXIS WinPoint software utility.
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
• Connecting the CD-ROM drives to the StorPoint CD
• Connecting the StorPoint CD to the network
You must then configure the StorPoint CD for your network
environment. See “
Setup Summary
” on page 19.
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Section 2: Basic Installation
Checking and Identifying the Hardware
Unpack and inspect all parts for damage. Contact your dealer if
anything is missing. All packaging materials are recyclable.
Included with the standard delivery:
❏
CD-ROM server:
Part no: StorPoint CD StorPoint CD/T StorPoint CD/T Dual SCSI
Ethernet 0067-1 0068-1 0073-1
Fast Ethernet 0076-1 0081-1
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):
Part no: PS-E or PS-C
Europe 15507 14235
USA 15508 14256
UK 15509 14236
Australia 15510 14258
Japan 15511 14257
Included with the tower module StorPoint CD/T:
❏
Network connection board and ribbon cable
❏
4 screws for the StorPoint CD
❏
2 screws and washers for the network connection board
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Optional accessories:
❏
❏
❏
Physical Descriptions
Familiarize yourself with your version of the StorPoint CD. This
information provides a useful reference during the installation.
Section 2: Basic Installation
SCSI-2 to 50 pin Centronics style cable (Part no: 14259)
SCSI-2 to SCSI-2 cable (Part no: 14260)
PLD (Part no: 15296). Needed for memory expansion. Included
as standard with all the StorPoint CD/T versions.
AXIS StorPoint CD
Ethernet
AXIS StorPoint CD/T
Ethernet
Push button SCSI connector 10baseT 10base2 Power supply
SCSI connector Power supply 10baseT AUI Push button
The AUI connector allows you to connect a 10base2, 10base5 or fiberoptical cable network using an appropriate external transceiver.
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Section 2: Basic Installation
AXIS StorPoint CD/T
Dual SCSI Ethernet
AXIS StorPoint CD/T
Fast Ethernet
SCSI connectors Power supply 10baseT AUI Push button
AXIS StorPoint CD/T
Dual SCSI Fast
Ethernet
SCSI connector Power supply 100baseTX Push button
The Fast Ethernet versions are equipped with a 100baseTX connector.
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.
SCSI connectors Power supply 100baseTX Push button
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AXIS StorPoint CD
Token Ring
AXIS StorPoint CD/T
Token Ring
Ring speed
switch
Push button
Section 2: Basic Installation
SCSI connector UTP STP Power supply
Push button
Indicators
Push Button
SCSI connector
Power supply
UTP STP
Ring speed switch
The StorPoint CD front panel indicators show the status of the unit.
The indicators have the following functions:
• Status - Flashes during startup. The light turns off when the
StorPoint CD is ready for use.
• CD - Turns on when a CD-ROM is inserted into any connected
drive.
• Network - Flashes to indicate the presence of network traffic.
• Power - Remains on to indicate that power is present in the unit.
Refer to “
The Front Panel Indicators
” on page 102 for a list of known
error conditions.
Used for restoring the factory default settings. See “
Default Settings
” on page 109.
Restoring Factory
Ring Speed Switch
Used for setting the ring speed of the unit to the speed of the Token
Ring network, 4 or 16 Mb/s.
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Section 2: Basic Installation
Installing the StorPoint CD/T in a CD-ROM Tower
Note: ❏
Caution
0
If you are installing a standalone module StorPoint CD, skip this
section and continue with “
StorPoint CD
” on page 15.
Connecting CD-ROM Drives to the
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
from the tower before removing the chassis.
If not already installed in a tower when delivered, follow these steps:
1.
Prepare the CD-ROM tower for the installation, e.g. by removing
the chassis.
2.
Make a note of the serial number of the StorPoint CD/T for future
reference during the network configuration described later. You will
find the number on the underside label.
3.
Slide the StorPoint CD/T into the tower.
Caution
0
4.
Fix the StorPoint CD/T with the four screws supplied. Use the
upper or lower holes depending on type of tower and mounting.
The length of the screws must
not
exceed 0.2 inch (5 mm). If they do,
the internal components of the StorPoint CD/T may be damaged.
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Section 2: Basic Installation
5.
Attach the power cord to the StorPoint CD/T. The power supply
connector is a standard PC 4 pin power supply connector (12 and
5 V DC). Hence, the power supply available in the CD-ROM tower
can also be used to supply the StorPoint CD/T.
6.
Connect the external network connector board to the
StorPoint CD/T using the ribbon cable. Mount the board on the
back of the CD-ROM tower. The mounting plate on the board fits
into the standard Centronics cut-out available on most towers.
Connecting CD-ROM Drives to the StorPoint CD
A single StorPoint CD can service up to 7 or 14 CD-ROM drives,
depending on model. You connect the drives using the appropriate
SCSI cables, which must be ordered separately.
Note: ❏
Before you begin
The SCSI bus allows 7 CD-ROM drives to be connected to the
StorPoint CD. Each unit on the SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI
address. To work properly, the bus must be electrically terminated at
both ends.
IDE and EIDE type CD-ROM drives cannot be used.
Standalone version only:
Make sure that the power supply (PS-C or PSE, 12 V DC) included in the delivery is marked with the correct mains
voltage.
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.
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Section 2: Basic Installation
Note: ❏
Caution
0
Connecting the
SCSI Drives
However, if you are using two separate towers, we recommend
that the cable from the StorPoint CD/T to the second tower
complies with the following maximum cable length requirements:
• The ribbon cable from the StorPoint CD/T to the connector
leaving the first tower should not exceed 60 cm.
• The cable connecting the two towers should not exceed 50 cm.
Always make sure that power is
not
connected to the StorPoint CD or
any of the CD-ROM drives when making changes to the SCSI chain.
The SCSI bus may become damaged if you connect or disconnect any
units when the power is on.
To connect the SCSI drives to the StorPoint CD, follow these steps:
1.
Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the StorPoint
CD.
2.
Connect the SCSI cable to the CD-ROM drive(s).
3.
Note: ❏
Set a unique SCSI address 0 through 6 for each of the connected
CD-ROM drive(s). The Dual SCSI version has two separate buses
with addresses 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.
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4.
Connect an external SCSI
terminator to the last drive
in the SCSI chain. If there
is only one CD-ROM
drive, it is the last one in the
chain and must be
terminated.
The StorPoint CD has
built-in SCSI termination
which is always switched
on. Therefore, the server
must be physically located
at one end of the chain.
This is the case for both
the single and dual SCSI
versions.
Section 2: Basic Installation
External SCSI terminator
Note: ❏
5.
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.
Do not terminate the CD-ROM drives placed between the
StorPoint CD and the last drive.
Turn on power:
Standalone version only:
First connect power to all the CD-ROM
drives and turn them on. Then connect the external power supply
to the StorPoint CD.
Tower module only:
Simply switch the power on to the whole of the
CD-ROM tower.
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Section 2: Basic Installation
Connecting the StorPoint CD to the Network
Before you begin
Connecting to
the Network
Note: ❏
Always consult the Network Administrator before making changes to
the network configuration.
To connect the StorPoint CD to your network, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off the power.
2.
Connect the network cable to the appropriate connector.
3.
If you have a Token Ring network, set the ring speed of your
StorPoint CD to the ring speed of the network (4 or 16 Mb/s) using
the Ring speed switch. Carefully slide the switch to the left to change
to 4Mb/s. For 16Mb/s, place the switch in the right hand position.
The ring speed setting will not take effect until the StorPoint CD
has been restarted.
4.
Turn on power:
Standalone version only:
First connect power to all CD-ROM drives
and switch them on. Then connect the external power supply to the
StorPoint CD.
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.
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Setup Summary
Section 2: Basic Installation
After installing the StorPoint CD onto your network, you are ready to
perform the basic setup procedures for your network environment.
Depending on the type of network into which you are integrating,
proceed with the appropriate sections of the manual according to this
table:
Environment:
See section:
“
Setup for TC P/ IP
“
Setting Up - the AXIS WinPoint Utility
on page 28
“Section 3 -
(HTTP)
“Section 4 “Section 5 -
IBM Networks (SMB)
“Section 6 -
* Only if you are using the TCP/IP protocol
** Only if you are using Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.x
”
” on page 20 x x * x * x
Setting Up - Web Browser
Setting Up - NetWare
Setting Up - Microsoft and
”
Setting Up - UNIX (NFS)
” x
Web
browser
(HTTP)
”
x
” x
NetWare Microsoft
and IBM
(SMB)
x ** x **
x
UNIX
(NFS)
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Section 2: Basic Installation
Setup for TCP/IP
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must
assign an appropriate Internet address. For example, this is needed for
accessing the 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.
Before you begin
Assigning an Internet
Address and
a Host Name
•You will need
administrator
root
privileges on your UNIX system or
privileges on the Windows NT server.
• Have the serial number found on the underside label of the
StorPoint CD available.
• Make sure the StorPoint CD is powered up and attached to the
network.
• Always consult the Network Administrator before making
changes to the network configuration.
Enter the Internet address and host name into your host table using
the following instructions:
1.
Acquire an unused Internet address from your Network
Administrator and make up a unique host name for your
StorPoint CD.
2.
The host tables are normally located in the following directories:
• Windows 95 - c:\windows\hosts
• Windows NT - c:\winnt\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
• UNIX - /etc/hosts
• OS/2 - c:\etc\hosts
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3.
Add the Internet address and host name to your system host table
by appending the following line:
<Internet address> <host name>
Example:
192.36.253.80 cdserv
4.
Update your alias name databases. If your system utilizes alias name
databases such as Yellow Pages (YP) or Network Information
Services (NIS), you should update these. On most systems this is
done by entering the following commands:
Caution
Note: ❏
0
cd /var/yp
make
Do not use the default or the above Internet address when installing
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,
you can still perform the following instructions on how to
download the Internet address. In this case, simply replace the
host name entry with the Internet address.
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Downloading the
Internet Address
You can download the Internet address to the AXIS StorPoint CD in
four different ways, using the ARP, the RARP, the BOOTP, or the
DHCP method.
The main characteristics for each method are:
• ARP - available in Windows 95, Windows NT, UNIX and OS/2.
This is generally considered the easiest method although it
requires the Internet address for each new device to be
downloaded individually. Also, it is not appropriate to use this
method over routers.
• RARP- available in UNIX. Downloads the Internet address to
each device automatically. Requires a RARP daemon on your
system and operates within a single network segment only.
• BOOTP- available in UNIX. Similar to RARP, but operates on
the entire network. Requires a BOOTP daemon on your system.
• DHCP- available in UNIX and Windows NT. It allows for
automatic but temporary assignment of Internet addresses from a
central pool. In the absence of either an active RARP or BOOTP
daemon running on the host, DHCP will, when enabled, cause
the selected host to automatically allocate and download a free
Internet address, default router address and net mask to the
requesting StorPoint CD. It also provides validation data that
defines how long the Internet addresses will remain valid.
Procedures for using each of the methods are outlined below.
The RARP, the BOOTP, and the DHCP methods can be enabled or
disabled by setting the
parameters in the
Caution
0
Only one of the RARP, BOOTP and DHCP methods for setting the
Internet address should be enabled at a time. If both a BOOTP and a
DHCP server on the network provides an Internet address, then the
BOOTP address will be used. If both a RARP and a BOOTP or
DHCP server provides an Internet address at the same time, the
results will be undefined.
RARPEnable, BOOTPEnable
config.ini
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file. The default setting is
DHCPEnable
and
yes
.
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Using ARP in
Windows
In Windows 95 and Windows NT the Internet address can be set
using the ARP method. Perform the following commands to
download the Internet address and verify the communication.
From the DOS prompt, type the following:
arp -s <Internet address> <Ethernet or node
address>
ping <Internet address>
Example:
arp -s 192.36.253.80 00-40-8c-11-00-86
ping 192.36.253.80
Ethernet address or node address
The
equals the serial number
found on the underside label of the StorPoint CD with each pair of
digits separated by a hyphen.
The host will return ‘
Reply from 192.36.253.80...’
or similar
message. This indicates that the address has been set and that the
communication is established.
Notes: ❏
❏
❏
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Once the StorPoint CD has established communication using an
appropriate Internet address, the
arp/ping
commands cannot be
used to change the address. The reason for this is to avoid
accidental or unauthorized changes of the Internet address.
Restart the StorPoint CD to make it accept the setting of the
Internet address.
arp
In Windows 95, the
empty ARP table. Type:
command cannot be used if you have an
arp -a
to view the ARP table. If it is
empty you must ping an existing unit on your network before you
can set the Internet address of your StorPoint CD.
When you execute the
ping
command for the first time, the
response time may be significantly longer than usual.
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Using ARP in
UNIX and OS/2
Type the following commands to download the Internet address and
verify the communication
arp -s <host name> <Ethernet or node address> temp
ping <host name>
:
Example:
arp -s cdserv 00:40:8c:11:00:86 temp
ping cdserv
Ethernet address
The
node address
or
equals the serial number
found on the underside label of the StorPoint CD with each pair of
digits separated by a colon.
The host will return ‘
cdserv is alive’
or similar message. This
indicates that the address has been set and that communication is
established.
Notes: ❏
❏
❏
The
arp -s
command may vary between different systems. Some
BSD-type systems expect the host name and Ethernet address in
reverse order. IBM AIX systems require the additional argument
ether
00:40:8c:11:00:86 temp
(e.g.
for Ethernet networks (e.g.
) and
arp -s 802.5 salesdept 00:40:8c:11:00:86 temp
arp -s ether salesdept
802.5
for Token Ring networks
).
Once the StorPoint CD has established communications using an
appropriate Internet address, the
arp/ping
commands cannot be
used to change the address. The reason is to avoid accidental or
unauthorized change of the Internet address. Restart the
StorPoint CD to make it accept the setting.
When you execute the
ping
command for the first time, the
response time may be significantly longer than usual.
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Using RARP in UNIX
Follow these steps to use the RARP method:
1.
Append the following line to your Ethernet address or Node
address table (typically
<Ethernet or node address> <host name>
/etc/ethers
):
Example:
00:40:8c:11:00:86 cdserv
Ethernet address
The
node address
or
equals the serial
number found on the underside label of the StorPoint CD with
each pair of digits separated by a colon.
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.
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Using BOOTP
in UNIX
Follow these steps to use the BOOTP method:
1.
Append the following entry to your boot table (typically
/etc/bootptab
<host name>:ht=<hardware type>:vm=<vendor magic>:\
:ha=<hardware address>:ip=<Internet address>:\
:sm=<subnet mask>:gw=<gateway field>
):
where:
ht = ether for Ethernet and tr for Token Ring
vm = rfc1048
ha = The Ethernet or node address, i.e. the StorPoint
CD serial number
ip = The Internet address of the StorPoint CD
sm = The subnet mask
gw = The default router address
Example (Ethernet):
cdserv:ht=ether:vm=rfc1048:\
:ha=00408c110086:ip=192.36.253.80:\
:sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.36.253.254
Example (Token Ring):
cdserv:ht=tr:vm=rfc1048:\
:ha=00408c110086:ip=192.36.253.80:\
:sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.36.253.254
2.
Make sure the host table and alias name databases are updated as
described on page 20.
3.
Start the BOOTP daemon (if not already running), typically by the
command:
4.
Restart the StorPoint CD to download the Internet address, default
bootpd -a
router address and net mask.
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Using DHCP
Follow these steps to use the DHCP method:
1.
Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP
daemon. The entries in this scope should include the following:
• Range of Internet addresses
•Subnet mask
• Default router address
• WINS server address(es)
• NetBIOS over TCP/IP
node type
• NetBIOS over TCP/IP scope ID
• Lease duration
2.
Activate the scope.
3.
Set the
DHCPEnable
parameter to
yes
in the
config.ini
StorPoint CD.
file of the
Node Type
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The StorPoint CD can act either as a B Node (WINS
disabled), or as a H Node (WINS enabled)
Section 2: Basic Installation
Setting Up - the AXIS WinPoint Utility
In the Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.x environments, you can
optionally install the
for locating storage servers on the network. It includes a Windows
configuration tool that allows you to configure and manage your
StorPoint CDs conveniently.
AXIS WinPoint
utility. AXIS WinPoint is a tool
Installing AXIS
WinPoint
Note: ❏
You can download the required software from the Axis Web site, see
“Appendix E -
How To Contact Axis
” .
Before installing the AXIS WinPoint utility, it is recommended
that you close all Explorer windows and other applications.
Follow these steps:
1.
Locate the setup file,
Setup.exe
, and choose the
Run
option
from the Windows Start Menu.
2.
Click OK. The AXIS WinPoint
3.
Click
installation. The
Next
to proceed with the installation or
Select Destination Directory
Welcome
screen is displayed.
Cancel
to quit the
screen is displayed.
AXIS WinPoint installation wizard screens
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4.
After working through the wizard screens, you have the option to
begin the installation or step back through the process to re-enter
installation information.
Uninstalling
Note: ❏
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.
You can uninstall the AXIS WinPoint software by using the
Add/Remove Programs utility in the Windows Control Panel
.
Before uninstalling AXIS WinPoint, you are recommended to
close all Explorer windows.
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