Pioneer DRM-6NX User Manual

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NETWORK CACHE CHANGER

DRM-6NX

Operating instructions

IMPORTANT

If the apparatus is fitted with AC mains power outlet(s), See the REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient connection of additional Hi-Fi component(s). Make all connections to the AC outlet(s) and the signal terminals first. Connect the plug to the wall socket last (make sure that the power switch is off.)

THE APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED

[FOR NORTH AMERICA MODELS]

CAUTION

CONSULT WITH THE COMPANY SALES REPRESENTATIVE. “USE ONLY UL LISTED AND CANADIAN CERTIFIED POWER SUPPLY CORD.” A POWER SUPPLY CORD TYPE SJT, 18 AWG MINIMUM, 3WIRE GROUNDED TYPE SHALL BE USED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

IMPORTANT! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before

the appliance is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNING – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. WATER AND MOISTURE – Do not use this product near water.

7. ACCESSORIES – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.

The product may fall and be seriously damaged.

8. VENTILATION – Slots and openings in the cabinet and back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. They should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

9. POWER SOURCES – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

10. PLUG – This product is equipped with a wired grounding-type plug (a plug having a third (grounding) pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

11. POWER-CORD PROTECTION – When unplugging the apparatus, pull on the plug – not on the cord. Do not handle the cord on plug with wet hands. Doing so could cause an electric short or shock. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord.

12. OVERLOADING – Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

13. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that

could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

14. CONDENSATION – Moisture will form in the operating section of the product and the product’s performance will be impaired if the product is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the room temperature rises suddenly. To prevent this, let the product stand in its new surroundings for about an hour or two before switching it on, or ensure that the room temperature rises gradually.

15. SERVICING – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

16. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.When the power cord or plug is damaged. b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product. c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d.If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are

followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its

normal operation. e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this

indicates a need for service.

[FOR U.S. MODEL] CAUTION

÷Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation

exposure.

÷The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. –Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. –Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. –Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For pluggable Equipment, The Socket-Outlet Shall Be Installed Near The Equipment and Shall Be Easily Accessible.

WARNING:

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

RECORD THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT BELOW. THE NUMBERS ARE ON THE REAR PANEL.

MODEL NO. DRM-6NX SERIAL NO. KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE USE.

CAUTION [For U.S. Model]

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

CAUTION [For Canadian Model]

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference–Causing Equipment Regulations.

[Pour le modèle Canadien]

Cet appareil numéreque de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO

[For U.S. model]

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

The export of this product from Japan is regulated by the Japanese government. The export of this product may be prohibited without governmental license. To export or reexport of this product from a country other than Japan may also be prohibited without a license from that country.

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.

Contents

Features...........................................................................5

Handling Precautions...................................................6

Checking the Accessories...........................................7

Panel Facilities...............................................................8

Connections..................................................................10

Handling Magazines...................................................11

Basic Installation.........................................................13

Connecting the Network Cache Changer

to the Network......................................................13

Assigning an Internet Address..............................14

Basic System Settings..........................................16

Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB)..........................18

Network Settings..................................................18

Access Control......................................................19

NetWare (NCP)............................................................20

Network Settings..................................................20

Access Control......................................................23

UNIX (NFS)...................................................................25

Network Settings..................................................25

Access Control......................................................26

Web Browser (HTTP)..................................................27

Network Settings..................................................27

Access Control......................................................28

Accessing the Network Cache

Changer Resources....................................................29

Access Points.......................................................29

Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.x..................30

Windows for Workgroups.....................................31

Windows NT 3.x...................................................32

OS/2......................................................................33

DOS......................................................................34

UNIX (NFS)............................................................35

Hard Disk Caching......................................................36

Managing Hard Disk Caching................................36

Monitoring the Network Cache Changer.............38

Event Log..............................................................38

Statistics...............................................................39

SNMP...................................................................39

Appendix A: Parameter List....................................40

The Configuration File...........................................40

Directory Structure...............................................43

Editing the Configuration Parameters...................44

Appendix B: Troubleshooting................................45

The Front Panel Indicators....................................45

Errors when Accessing the Network Cache

Changer or Inserted Discs....................................46

Problems Running CD-ROM Software.................46

Difficulties Locating the Network Cache

Changer in NetWare.............................................47

Problems Locating the Domain Controller

in Windows (SMB)................................................47

Problems when Accessing Disc Changers...........48

Restoring Factory Default Settings.......................48

The Others............................................................49

Appendix C: Upgrading the Network

Cache Changer...........................................................50

Obtaining New Software......................................50

Upgrading the Network Cache Changer...............51

Upgrading the Internal Drives...............................51

Appendix D: Specifications.....................................52

Appendix E: Glossary...............................................53

Features

This 6-disc CD-ROM changer is a CD-ROM server equipped with a network board for easy network connection. The internal hard disk serves as cache memory for CD-ROM data which significantly reduces access times. The support of multiple protocols enables compatibility in a variety of network environments.

Where to Use the DRM-6NX Changer

The PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX 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 NetBIOS/NetBEUI ÷SMB over NetBIOS/TCP/IP ÷NFS over UDP/IP ÷HTTP over TCP/IP for access from any environment

using a Web browser.

NetWare

The DRM-6NX emulates a Novell File Server running NetWare 3.x and 4.x. No NLM is required.

Microsoft and IBM Networks

The DRM-6NX is easily accessed using SMB.

PIONEER CD/DVD-ROM drives ( x 5 max. )

PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX

Ethernet or Token Ring Network

SCSI

UNIX

Web browser

UNlX

The DRM-6NX is mounted using NFS.

Internet/Intranet

The DRM-6NX is accessed from Web browsers in any environment using HTTP over TCP/IP.

Major Features

÷Use of a high-capacity hard disk drive makes it possible

to cache data for all 6 CD-ROMs in a magazine. (Volume Cache *1)

÷To use the changer as a 12-disc CD-ROM server, save

the data to cache memory on the hard drive then replace the discs in the CD-ROM drive with another disc magazine

÷A total of 5 CD/DVD-ROM drives or changers can be

connected to the external SCSI terminal

÷A Directory Cache*2 function reduces file retrieval

time and includes CD-ROM discs that have not been stored in the Volume Cache

÷Replacing the internal hard disk with a larger hard

disk drive (IDE type) enables caching of more CDROM discs. *

÷Fast Ethernet is supported through 100BASE-TX/

10BASE-T automatic switching function

÷Miscellaneous cache and network management

enabled through use of standard Web browsers

÷Network board and changer firmware can be upgraded

via the network (operating software upgrades are available from the PIONEER web site)

Windows

DOS

OS/2

NetWare

÷Discs can be managed by magazine unit for 6-disc

magazines.

÷Incorporates the CD-ROM changer with a maximum

24-speed capacity

÷Universal 110 to 240 V power supply

*1 Volume Cache: All CD-ROM disc data is copied to this cache *2 Directory Cache: Hard disk cache copies the disc directory

structure down to file units to speed up file retrieval

*3Changing the unit’s built-in drive must be done in accordance with

procedures using a Pioneer-recommended hard disk drive (for details, consult your dealer or the Pioneer website)

It is illegal to use works for which usage rights have not been obtained.

NOTE:

This product does not support caching DVD discs.

Handling Precautions

Installation

Select an installation site with a flat, solid surface.

Do not install the system where it will suffer any of the following:

1Exposure to direct sunlight or a heater 2High humidity or dust 3Proximity to bathroom or kitchen 4Exposure to spotlight 5Proximity to any large electric apparatus such as a

refrigerator, air conditioner, dimmer, etc.

6Uneven or unsteady installation surface 7Difficulty of service and maintenance

If you install the system close to a wall, be sure to leave a space between the wall and the system so that the rear of the system is accessible.

CAUTION

7This unit contains a hard disk drive and must

not be exposed to shock.

7Do not turn off the power when the disk drive is

running, especially not during caching (when data is written to the disk). The front panel HDD indicator shows hard disk operation. See page 8 for details.

7Do not connect a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

other than a Pioneer drive to the SCSI terminal on the rear panel. Do not connect this terminal to a SCSI controller as this could cause malfunction or breakdown.

Handling precautions

÷Be careful not to stain, scratch or leave fingerprint,

etc., on the signal surface, or recording surface of the discs. The specified playback performance or recording performance may not be obtained with such discs.

÷The unit can accommodate only the discs with a

diameter of 12 cm (4.72").

÷Since the disc rotates at a high speed in the unit,

vibrations or noise may be generated as a result. Note that this is not a malfunction and that it will not exert adverse effects on the performance of the unit.

Condensation

If the temperature difference between the unit and environment is too large, water will condense in the unit and the system may not provide proper performance. For example, if you bring the unit into a warm room from outside in cold weather, or if you increase room temperature abruptly, condensation may result. If condensation occurs, leave the unit for one hour in the room, or increase room temperature gradually before using it.

Handling the discs

Use only those discs which display the mark shown th the right.

Avoid touching the signal surface when you use a disc

÷To hold it, place your fingers on the edge of the disc

or the edge of the center hole and the disc edge

Do not attach paper or stickers to the label side of the disc Handle discs carefully and avoid damaging the label

÷Discs rotate at high speed in the unit. Do not use

defective discs (e.g., cracked or considerably warped) as such discs may damage the unit

CAUTION RE: USE OF SHAPED CD’s

7This product is designed for use with

conventional, fully circular CD’s only

7Use of shaped CD’s is not recommended for

this product

7Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in

connection with the use of shaped CD’s

Disc care

÷Fingerprints or dust on the disc will not directly

influence the recorded signals. However, sound quality may decline since such contamination diminishes the intensity of the light reflected from the signal side. Therefore, discs should be kept clean. When you clean a disc, use a soft cloth and carefully wipe towards the outer edge of the disc.

÷If the disc is heavily soiled, wipe off the dirt using a

soft cloth soaked with water. Wipe excess water off with a dry cloth.

÷Do not use an aresol record cleaner or antistatic

agent. Donot use benzine, thinner or similar volatile chemicals as they may damage the disc surface.

Disc storage

÷CDs are made of plastic, like conventional audio

records. Take proper care to prevent discs from warping. Always put them in a case and store vertically away from humidity or extremes of temperature. Do not leave your discs in a car for a long periods.

÷Read the instructions supplied with the discs.

Handling Precautions

Cleaning the magazine

Clean the magazine with a soft dry cloth. If it becomes dirty, wipe th w dirt away gently with a damp, soft cloth soaked in a solution of water with a few drops of mild detergent. If there is any moisture on the unit after cleaning, dry it off with a soft, dry cloth. Let the magazine cartridge air dry thoroughly before inserting discs or placing it in the unit.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the panel and the cover, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. If the cabinet is heavily soiled, wipe off the dirt using a soft cloth soaked in a neutral detergent diluted 5 to 6 times. Then wipe the water off with a dry cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, insecticide or similar volatile chemicals, as they may dissolve or discolor the cabinet surface. If you use a chemical polishing cloth, carefully read the instructions supplied with it before applying to the cabinet.

÷ CD lens cleaner

The unit’s pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use. If it should malfunction due to soiling, check with the nearest PIONEER authorized service center. Lens cleaners for CD players are commercially available, however, use caution as some products may cause damage to the lens.

TRADEMARKS

Trademarked names appear throughout this manual. Rather than list the names and entities that own the trademarks or insert a trademark symbol with each mention of the trademarked name, the publisher states that it is using the names only for editorial purposes and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringing upon that trademark.

information which is protected by copyright. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied in whole or in part, in any media format, without written permission from Pioneer Electronic Corporation except for normal use by the original buyer(s). This exception does not allow copies to be made for sale to others. Under the law, copying includes translating into another language or format.

NOTICE

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Pioneer Electronic Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Pioneer Electronic Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

Checking the Accessories

6-disc magazines x 2

Power cable (for U.S. and Canada) x 1

The accessory power cable is for use in North America. In other regions, please consult your dealer for information regarding purchase of an alternate power cable.

“Use Only Safety Licensed Power Supply Cord”

SCSI connector cover x 1

Cover for SCSI terminal

Operating instructions x 1 Internal network board serial number label x 1

This label relates to the internal network board. The Serial Number information is needed to complete the product installation. After installing the product, write the IP Address in the space provided and attach this label to the cover for future reference.

Power button cover x 1

A cover used to prevent inadvertent power off. See page 8 for instructions on use.

Panel Facilities

Front View

NETWORK indicator

Flashes to indicate the presence of network traffic

HDD indicator

Flashes to indicate hard drive and SCSI activity

STATUS indicator

Flashes during startup then goes out when the DRM-6NX is ready for use (LED remains off unless an error occurs)

POWER indicator

Lights when the power is on

CHANGER indicator

Lights when data is read from the internal changer and when the SCSI bus is accessed

POWER button

Press to turn the power on/off

Caution!

The HDD indicator lamp is flashed during internal hard disk caching operations. Take care not to turn off the hard disk drive at such times.

7Diagram illustrating installation of power

button cover

Use this cover to prevent inadvertently powering off the system while the hard disk drive is in operation

MAGAZINE EJECT button

Press the button to remove the CD-ROM magazine

NOTE:

The magazine will not eject if the rear panel FUNCTION switch #3 is set to the UP/ON disabled position.

Magazine insertion slot

front-loading mechanism to switch magazines

Rear View

Ventilators

Ventilation openings protect the unit from overheating thus must remain clear and uncovered

Panel Facilities

SCSI connector

A 50-pin Centronics connector for connecting external PIONEER CD/DVD-ROM drives (a total of 5 units may be connected)

NOTE:

Do not connect a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive other than a Pioneer drive to the SCSI terminal on the rear panel

Do not connect this terminal to a SCSI terminal on a PC as this could cause malfunction or breakdown

“SCSI CONNECTION FOR PIONEER CD-ROM/DVD-ROM DRIVE ONLY. DO NOT CONNECT SCSI CONTROLLER.”

Assign a SCSI ID (between 2 to 6) for all connected drives. SCSI ID 0, 1 and 7 are reserved for the internal CD-ROM changer, hard disk drive and network board. Never assign IDs 0, 1 or 7 to an external drive.

Black cover

The SCSI ID switch of the internal CD-ROM changer is inside this cover. Note that changing this ID setting may cause a breakdown. Do not remove this cover.

FUNCTION switches

Used to set the operation mode of the internal CD-ROM changer. Turn the power off to the unit before changing the operating mode.

1.SCSI terminator switch for internal CD-ROM changer

It is set to ON (terminator ON) at time of shipment. Set it to OFF (terminator OFF) when other drives are to be connected to the SCSI terminal and set the terminator on the connected drive.

2. RESERVE (for service use only)

Must be set to OFF.

3. Disable magazine eject button

ON: Disables MAGAZINE EJECT button (eject disable) OFF: Enables MAGAZINE EJECT button (eject enabled)

SIGNAL GND terminal

AC IN socket

Connect to a wall outlet. This unit is designed to operate at AC 110 – 240 V 50/60 Hz. (There is no power supply voltage switch asswitchover takes place automatically internally) The accessory power cord is for use in North America. In order regions, please consult your dealer for information on

Reset button

Press this button to return all settings to their factory defaults

Network connector

Connect to the Ethernet or Token Ring network (RJ-45 connector, 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T)

Connections

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

Ethernet

SCSI cable

Hub

RJ-45 connector 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX

Turn off SCSI terminator No. 1 when disk drives are connected to the SCSI terminal. Then turn on the terminator of the connected disk drive.

PIONEER CD/DVD-ROM drives

NOTE:

Assign SCSI IDs 2 to 6 to drives connected to the SCSI terminal.

Power cable

The accessory power cable is for use in North America. In other regions, please consult your dealer for information on how to purchase a power cable.

To AC wall outlet

Connect to a wall outlet. This unit is designed to operate at AC 110 – 240 V 50/60 Hz. (There is no power supply voltage switch because switchover takes place automatically inside the unit.)

Handling Magazines

There are a few things you should know about the use of the magazine and your CD-ROM discs. Let's start with the magazine:

THE MAGAZINE AND ITS FUNCTIONS

The Magazine resembles a cartridge and can hold up to 6 CD-ROM discs. Two magazines are packaged with the unit but additional magazines may be purchased through your Authorized Pioneer Dealer (Six-disc Magazine DRM-A600). For instructions on how to use and care for the discs and the magazines, please read the information in this section carefully:

CAUTION Regarding Transporting the Changer:

Never transport or ship the Pioneer Network Cache Changer with the magazine installed. The optical heads are unlocked thus are susceptible to damage Remove the magazine before moving, shipping or transporting the unit.

LABELING THE MAGAZINE

When affixing the supplied labels, apply them in the positions specified below:

CAUTIONS Regarding Handling of Magazines:

÷8-cm (3.15 in.) CDs cannot be used with this

magazine

÷CD-ROM discs cannot be placed into the unit

without the magazine

÷DO NOT touch the recorded surface of discs (the

shiny side)

÷Discs must be inserted label side ≠ down ≠ and

shiny side up

÷DO NOT place anything other than discs in the

disc tray

÷Insert discs into disc trays one tray at a time ÷Close one tray before opening another tray ÷DO NOT drop or hit magazines ÷DO NOT take magazines apart ÷DO NOT use the magazine with an 8-cm CD

adapter

÷DO NOT use volatile liquids to clean the magazine

surface

÷DO NOT force the magazine into the slot. It should

slide in with a straight, easy push.

÷Insert the correct end of the magazine into the

magazine slot.

÷After use, store magazines in the case provided ÷Store magazines in a cool place away from

direct sunlight

÷After approximately 5,000 operations per tray,

the Magazine should be replaced

A A

F,G

D D

E E

÷Each label can be conveniently used as follows:

A: Titles B: Names of stored discs and tracks C: Titles D: Names of stored discs E, F, G, :Classification

÷DO NOT put new labels on top of old labels. The

exceptions are F and G may be placed over C.

CAUTION:

If labels are not placed in the designated positions, the magazine and the changer may not operate correctly.

Handling Magazines

SUPPORTED DISC FORMAT

Physical Format

The DRM-6NX changer supports 2048 Bytes/Block format only. The supported physical formats are Mode 1, Mode 2, form 1, Multi-session, and packet write (Variable).

Logical Format

Logical format to be supported is basically ISO9660 (includes Rock Ridge and Joliet Extensions)

NOTES:

This unit does not support the use of CD-DA Audio Discs.

This product does not support some CD-R discs written with packet writing. (This product does not support ISO9660 Level 3 discs which contain multi extent files. If these discs are used, multiple same filenames appear in a directory.)

MEDIA DIAMETER

120mm/12cm/4.72" discs only

HANDLING OF CD-ROM DISCS

INSERTING DISCS INTO THE MAGAZINE

Because the Changer has a front-loading magazine slot, inserting discs is easy. To insert discs into the magazine, follow these steps:

Step 1

Open a disc tray (open one at a time) by placing your thumb on the outer tab and pushing the tray out in a counterclockwise direction.

Step 2

Place a CD-ROM disc up in the tray.

label side ≠ down ≠,

shiny side

÷When holding discs, DO NOT touch the data surfaces

(the shiny side of the disc). Hold the disc by the edges or by one edge and the center hole.

÷DO NOT affix labels or adhesive tape to either side of

the discs. Also, do not scratch or damage the

pre-existing label.

DO NOT use damaged, cracked, or warped discs. If they break inside the unit, they may damage the optics. Discs rotate at high speed inside the changing mechanism.

Step 3

With your index finger on the disc tray tab, swing the tray back into the magazine.

Repeat these steps until you have inserted each disc into the magazine. Insert the magazine into the unit.

WARNING: Discs must be placed in the disc tray label side ≠ down ≠, shiny side up.

Basic Installation

This section includes the basic setup procedures for getting your PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM6NX up and running:

÷Connecting the DRM-6NX to the network ÷Assigning an Internet address ÷Setting basic system parameters

You must configure the DRM-6NX and set up the appropriate access restrictions for your specific network environment. Proceed to the relevant sections of the manual:

÷pp. 18 – 19 - Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) ÷pp. 20 – 24 - NetWare (NCP) ÷pp. 25 – 26 - UNIX (NFS) ÷pp. 27 – 28 - Web (HTTP)

Connecting the Network Cache Changer to the Network

Before you begin

Always consult the Network Administrator before making changes to the network configuration.

Procedure

To connect the DRM-6NX to your network, follow these steps:

1.Turn off the power

2.Connect the network cable to the appropriate connector

3.Turn on the power

The DRM-6NX front panel indicators will flash during power-on and self-test. When the Status indicator stops flashing and remains off, the DRM-6NX is ready for use.

Basic Installation

Assigning an Internet Address

The DRM-6NX supports HTTP over TCP/IP, which means that it works as a web server available to the Internet and intranets. To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must assign an appropriate Internet address to your DRM-6NX as an address assignment is required to access the DRM-6NX web interface.

You can set the Internet address of the DRM-6NX Changer using either DHCP, ARP, RARP or BOOTP. All methods are enabled by default. Each Method is described below:

DHCP

DHCP is available in Windows NT and UNIX. It operates on the entire network and allows for automatic but temporary assignment of Internet addresses from a central pool. DHCP will, when enabled, cause the selected host to automatically allocate and download a free Internet address, default router address and subnet mask to the requesting DRM-6NX. It also provides validation data that defines how long the Internet addresses will remain valid.

ARP

ARP is available in Windows 95, Windows NT, UNIX and OS/2. It requires the Internet address for each new device to be downloaded individually. It is not appropriate to use this method over routers.

Before you begin

Make sure that the DRM-6NX is powered up and connected to the network.

Internet Address

Obtain an address from the Network Administrator.

System Privileges

You will require or

Administrator

Root

privileges on the UNIX system

privileges on the Windows NT servers.

Ethernet Address

Depending upon the selected method, you will need to know the Ethernet address of your DRM-6NX. The Ethernet address is based upon the internal network board serial number found on the attached label.

Important!

Do not use the default (192.36.253.80) or example Internet address when installing your DRM-6NX. Always consult the Network Administrator before assigning an Internet address.

Mapping a Host Name to the Internet Address

If you are using host names, you can map a unique host name to the acquired Internet address. Refer to your system manuals or to the Network Administrator for instructions on how to perform name mapping on the particular system.

RARP

RARP is available in UNIX. It downloads the Internet address to each device automatically. This method requires a RARP daemon on your system and operates within a single network segment only.

BOOTP

BOOTP is available in UNIX and is similar to RARP although it can operate on the entire network. It requires a BOOTP daemon on the system. A request made to an active BOOTP or RARP daemon initiates a search of the Ethernet address table (RARP daemon), or boot table (BOOTP daemon) for an entry matching the unit's Ethernet address. If a matching entry is found, the daemon then downloads the Internet address to the device.

NOTE:

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 wherever required.

Procedures

Download the Internet address to your DRM-6NX using the appropriate method for your system.

DHCP

Follow the steps below to use the DHCP method:

1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP daemon. For Windows NT servers, refer to the "

Windows NT Resource Kit

entries made in this scope typically include the following parameters:

÷Range of Internet addresses ÷Subnet mask ÷Default router Internet address ÷Lease duration ÷Mail server Internet address

" for instructions. The

Basic Installation

÷DNS server Internet address ÷Domain name ÷NTP server Internet address

2.Activate the scope. In the DRM-6NX configuration file, DHCP is enabled by

default. The Internet address and all the other settings will be downloaded automatically.

NOTE :

It takes a few minutes to get the IP address from the DHCP server

ARP in Windows 95 and Windows NT

Perform the following commands to download the Internet address and verify correct Internet communication:

1.Start a DOS window and type the following command:

arp -s <Internet address> <Ethernet address>

2. Ping the unit as follows:

ping <Internet address>

Example:

arp -s 172.16.253.80 00-40-8c-10-00-86 ping 172.16.253.80

ARP in UNIX and OS/2

Follow these steps to download the Internet address and verify the communication:

1.Type the following command:

arp -s <host name> <Ethernet address> temp

2.Ping the unit as follows:

ping <host names>

Example:

arp-s cdserv 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp ping cdserv

The host will return

'cdserv is alive'

, or a similar message to indicate that the address has been set and that communication is established.

NOTES:

Please note that when you execute the first time, you may experience a significantly longer response time

The

arp -s

BSD-type systems expect the host name and Ethernet address in reverse order, whereas IBM AIX systems require the additional argument

arp -s ether <host name> 00:40:8c:l0:00:86 temp

command may vary from system to system. Some

ether

. For example:

ping

command for the

The host will return

'Reply from 172.16.253.80 . . . '

or some similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and the communication is established.

Important!

Windows 95 only:

If the ARP table is empty, you must first ping an existing unit on your network before setting the Internet address of your DRM6NX. Type

NOTES:

Please note that when you execute the first time, you will experience a significantly longer response time

ARP and PING commands should be used consecutively in order to set an IP address to this product. With this method, IP address can be changed in 30 minutes after the server is started up. The confirmation by Web Browser is recommended. If you have some problem, please see ARP command help.

arp -a

to display the ARP table.

ping

command for the

RARP in UNIX

Follow these steps to use the RARP method in UNIX:

1.Append the following line to your Ethernet address table. This is typically performed using the command

/etc/ethers:

Example:

00:40:8c:10:00:86 cdserv

2. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases as required by your system.

3. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically done using the command

rarpd -a

4. Restart the DRM-6NX to download the Internet address.

Basic Installation

Using BOOTP in UNIX

Follow these steps to use the BOOTP method:

1.Append the following entry to your boot table (typically

/etc/bootptab

where:

ht =ether vm =rfcl048 ha

=The Ethernet or node address, i.e. the

=The Internet address of the DRM-6NX

=The subnet mask

=The default router address

Example (Ethernet):

cdserv:ht=ether:vm=rfcl048:\ :ha=00408c110086:ip=192.36.253.80:\ :sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.36.253.254

2. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases as described required by your system

3. Start the BOOTP daemon (if not already running) , typically by the command:

4. Restart the DRM-6NX to download the Internet address, default-router address and net mask

for Ethernet, tr for Token Ring

DRM-6NX serial number

bootpd -a

Basic System Settings

The PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX can be configured using one of these tools:

÷Web browser - The DRM-6NX web interface is the

preferred administration tool. The Internet address must be set. See description below.

÷Text editor - The DRM-6NX text files. However, not

all administration tasks can be performed from this interface. Refer to

Accessing the DRM-6NX Web Pages

The DRM-6NX web interface is divided into two parts: ÷The File View page for browsing and accessing files

and folders on the discs. This page is available to all users.

÷The Administration pages for specifying configu-

ration parameters and access rights. These pages are intended for the Administrator only.

Access the DRM-6NX from a standard Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or MS Internet Explorer. Follow these steps:

1.Start the Web browser

2.Enter the name or Internet address of your DRM-6NX in the location/address field:

http://< Internet address>

"Text Editor

" on page 44.

The DRM-6NX Home Page is displayed

All users have full access to this File View page. From this page, users can display and access the discs inserted in the Changer according to their access permissions.

Basic Installation

3.Click on Administration to access Administration pages. You will be prompted to supply the Server password for the initial session. The defauit password is set to

'pass'

From the main menu you may access any of the following Administration tools:

÷This server - To specify system settings related

to a DRM-6NX, To refresh the hard disk cache. To Upgrade firmware on the changer

÷File Rights - To set up access rights to volumes,

files and folders

÷Discs & Drives - To manage the drives and the

inserted CD-ROM discs

÷Network Settings - To specify settings for the

network protocols to use

÷Event Log - To view the event log that contains

occurrences involving the DRM-6NX

÷Statistics - To display statistics on the DRM-6NX

NOTES:

To prevent users from accessing the volumes from the web interface disable the Enable access to volumes via Web browser (HTTP) parameter on the Network Settings - Web (HTTP) page

Online help is available from all the DRM-6NX web pages. If you need help on a specific task, click Help .

Date and Time

1.On the This Server page, click Edit to open the Server Settings dialog box

2.Open the Date/Time page

3.Specify the appropriate time zone in which the DRM-6NX Changer operates

4.To set the time using a time synchronization source, choose Automatically and specify the time source: ÷Network Time Protocol (NTP) - for TCP/IP

networks ÷Novell Directory Services (NDS) - for NetWare To set the time manually, choose Manually and specify the date in

hh:mm:ss

format using the 24 hour clock

yy-mm-dd

format and time in

5.Click Close

TCP/IP

The installation wizard is a convenient way to set up the DRM-6NX for your network environments.

1. Click Network Settings

2. Click Wizard and the Wizard dialog appears

3. Choose TCP/IP to set up the DRM-6NX for the TCP/IP environment. Click Start to proceed with the

installation. Follow the instructions on the screen without skipping any steps

4. Click Close when finished

5. Click Detailed View to verify the settings

Server Password

To protect the system files, it is important that you set the Server Password. The Server password is used in all primary protocols, (i.e. HTTP, NetWare (NCP), Windows (SMB), SNMP and FTP). For example, a user will be prompted for the Server password when accessing the Administration web pages for the first time each session.

To set the Server password, follow these steps:

1.From the This Server page, click Edit to open the Server Settings dialog box

2.Open the General page

3.Specify and confirm the Server Password

4.Click Close

NOTE:

If you lose the Server password, you must restore the factory default settings. See "Restoring Factory Default Settings" on page 48.

Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB)

This section outlines the required configuration settings for running the Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX in the Microsoft and IBM (SMB) network environment, (i.e. Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows NT or OS/2). It also describes how to set up access restrictions for individuals and groups of users.

SMB (Server Message Blocks) is a protocol that uses NetBIOS. NetBIOS may be transported over several different network protocols. The DRM-6NX supports the following transport methods:

÷SMB over NetBIOS/NetBEUI ÷SMB over NetBIOS/TCP/IP (also designated NBT)

Both protocols are enabled by default. However, you can disable the protocols not needed by setting the appropriate configuration parameters.

If you are using the DRM-6NX in a multi-protocol environment, proceed to the other relevant sections of the manual:

÷pp. 20 – 24 - NetWare (NCP) ÷pp. 25 – 26 - UNIX (NFS) ÷pp. 27 – 28 - Web (HTTP)

Network Settings

Use the Administration pages within the DRM-6NX interface to configure the Network Cache Changer. Refer to “

SMB Server Name

The default SMB server name is PIONEER<nnnnnn>, where <nnnnnn> is the last six digits of the DRM-6NX serial number. This is the name that will be presented to the Windows clients on the network. You can change that name by editing the SMB Server Name parameter. It can be useful to choose a more descriptive name such as indicating where the unit is located.

Wizard

The installation wizard is a convenient way to set up the DRM-6NX for your network environments.

1.Click Network Settings.

2.Click Wizard and the Wizard dialog appears

3. Choose Windows (SMB) to set up the DRM-6NX for your Windows clients

4. Click Start to proceed with the installation and follow the instructions on the screen

5.When finished, click Close

6.Click Detailed View to verify the settings

Accessing DRM-6NX Web Pages

”, page 16.

NOTES:

It is recommended that you disable all protocols that you do not intend to use

Online help is available for all parameters

The parameter list is described in detail in “Appendix A - Parameter List” on page 40

Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB)

Access Control

In the Windows (SMB) environment, you must select whether you want to use share-level or user-level access control. Follow these steps to select the proper security level for your needs:

1.Click Network Settings

2.Click Detailed View

3.Open the Windows (SMB) page

4.Select the security mode to be used; share-level or user-level. For user-level, you must specify the name of the authentication domain to which the domain controller belongs. Otherwise, no access will be granted.

5.Click OK

NOTE:

If you need specific access restrictions for specific resources, use the user-level access control. User-level access control also allows you to integrate the DRM-6NX with existing Windows NT or OS/2 domains.

Share-level

Share-level access control means that you can assign passwords to each shared resources on the DRM-6NX. The user will automatically be prompted for the password when trying to access the shared resource. The user will then be granted access to the volume and all its subfolders. By default, all users will have access to all the discs. The system files are protected by the Server password.

File Rights

1.Click File Rights

2.To make all the discs available to some users only: ÷Locate the Volumes folder in the file tree To protect one or several resources, but grant all users access to most other resources: ÷Locate the resource you want to protect in the

file tree

3.Click Properties

4.Open the Windows Sharing page

5.Specify the sharing options

6.Click OK

NOTES:

Access Type of Volumes are always Read Only. It cannot be changed on the File Rights page

If the same password is set for multiple volumes, a user who has access to a volume may access another volume without a password

User-level

User-level access control means that specific users and groups can be granted access to each shared resource on the DRM-6NX. The DRM-6NX validates all users except the local administrator against a domain controller. On successful login, the user is authenticated to use the shared resources on the DRM-6NX according to their existing permissions.

The system files are protected by default. All users that belong to the administrator groups in the domain have administrator rights on the DRM-6NX. All members of the domain have full access to all the discs.

File Rights

1.Click File Rights

2.To make all the discs available to some users only: ÷Locate the Volumes folder in the file tree To protect one or several resources but grant all

users access to most other resources:

÷Locate the resource you want to protect from the

file tree

3.Click Properties

4.Open the Windows Security page

5.Add permissions for the users and groups you want

to grant access

NOTE:

All users must belong to the same domain

6.Click OK

NetWare (NCP)

This section outlines the required configuration settings for running the Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX in the Novell NetWare environment. The section also outlines how to set up access restrictions.

If you intend to use the DRM-6NX in a multi-protocol environment, proceed to the other relevant sections in this manual:

÷ pp. 18 – 19 - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) ÷ pp. 25 – 26 - UNIX (NFS) ÷ pp. 27 – 28 - Web browser (HTTP)

Network Settings

The DRM-6NX emulates both a NetWare 3.x bindery server and a 4.x NDS server. It supports NetWare over the IP protocol. Clients that support the NetWare/ IP protocol will connect directly to the DRM-6NX, (i.e. peer-to-peer). Clients without NetWare/IP support will be routed through a Novell server with an IPX/IP gateway. If your network supports TCP/IP, use the Administration pages within the DRM-6NX web interface to configure the DRM-6NX. Refer to “

Pages

” on page 16.

Accessing the DRM-6NX Web

NOTES:

When installing the first DRM-6NX in your NDS tree, the DRM6NX will try to extend the NDS Schema with a new attribute to the “NCP server” class. The extension is needed for storing the DRM6NX's file system rights, (i.e. access rights to the discs and the system files). The new attribute is called “PIONEER:SPcd:rights”. This new attribute will not affect the operation of your NetWare servers. The schema extension has been approved by Novell.

Adding the schema extension requires Supervisor rights to the [Root] object of the NDS Directory tree. This means that the user in the NDS Admin Name parameter must have Supervisor access rights.

If schema extensions are not allowed in your NDS tree, you can store the access rights in a file on a Novell file server. In this case, you do not need Supervisor access rights. However, you must specify the NDS Rights Storage and NDS Rights File parameters properly. After the NDS installation, you should also create and assign access rights to a directory on the Novell file server.

Wizard

The installation wizard is a convenient way to set up the DRM-6NX for your network environments.

1.Click Network Settings

2.Click Wizard and the Wizard dialog appears

3.Choose NetWare (NCP) to set up the DRM-6NX for

your NetWare clients

4. Click Start to proceed with the installation and follow

the instructions on the screen

5.When finished, click Close

6.Click Detailed View to verify the settings and edit

the configuration parameters

NetWare Server Name

The default NetWare server name is PIONNER<nnnnnn>_NW, where <nnnnnn> is the last six digits of the DRM-6NX serial number. This is the name that will be presented to the NetWare clients on the network. You can change that name by editing the NetWare Server Name parameter. It can be useful to choose a more descriptive name, such as indicating the location of the unit.

Installation as a Bindery Server

If the DRM-6NX is designated as a bindery server, no specific installation is required prior to using the changer.

Installation as an NDS Server

If the DRM-6NX is used as an NDS server, it must first be installed in the NDS tree. Refer to the Install Wizard available from the DRM-6NX web interface. However, if you do not have TCP/IP, you must use a text editor and edit the configuration file manually. Refer to the section entitled “Alternative Method ” on page 21.

NOTES:

It is best to disable all protocols that will not be used for your system interface

Online help is available for all parameters

The parameter list detailed in “Appendix A - Parameter List ” on page 40

NetWare (NCP)

Alternative Method

Follow the steps below to install the DRM-6NX as an NDS server:

1.Verify that the NDS tree is synchronized Load

DSREPAIR

on the server in the NDS tree and select

Unattended full repair

If the NDS tree is not synchronized, do not continue the installation until you have solved the problem

2.Use a standard text editor to edit the configuration parameters DRM-6NX configuration file . From Windows Explorer or File Manager, locate the DRM-6NX configuration file entitle

PIONEER<nnnnnn>\System\Server Properties\config.ini,

(<nnnnnn>

are the last six digits of the serial number

d config.ini

from

)

3.Enter the appropriate settings for these parameters:

Parameter name Value Description

[Server]

TimeZone = Must be set to the time zone

TimeSyncSource = NDS Set to

[NetWare]

NDSEnable = yes Must be set to Yes to enable the

NDSTreeName = The name of the tree where

NDSServerContext= The specific name of the

NDSAdminName = The specific name of a user

NDSAdminPassword

NDSInstall = install Changing to 'install' when you

NDSRightsStorage = NDS Set to

NDSRightsFile = If storing the access rights in a

= The password of the

in which the DRM-6NX is operating

NDS

to match the time set on the NetWare network.

The Default setting is NDS

NDS login

you want to install the unit e.g.

context in the NDS tree where THE DRM-6NX changer is to be installed

e.g. Manufacturing.Medtec

or administrator with Supervisor or Create rights to the context where you want to install the DRM-6NX changer

e.g. Admin.Medtec

administrator entered in NDSAdminName is shown above. Once written, this password will appear as ******

are ready to install the changer A 'forced install 'will overwrite the existing server object with out warning.

rights in the NDS tree. Set to

File

on the Novell server.

file on the Novell file server, specify the whole path, e.g.

CORPSERVER/SYS:CDSERVER /CDSRV.DAT

to enable the unit

MEDCORP

NDS

to store the access

to store the access rights in

Parameter name Value Description

TimeSyncSources = SAP Default is

agreed time. Alternatively, enter the chosen server names to be contacted for time synchronization.

SAP

for the network

Example (NDS settings):

The DRM-6NX 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 DRM6NX is Corp.Acme; the name of theadministrator is Admin.Acme. Specify these parameters:

[Server] TimeZone = US_CAN_Eastern TimeSyncSource = NDS . . . [NetWare] NDSEnable = yes

NDSTreeName = ACMECORP NDSServerContext = Corp.Acme NDSAdminName = Admin.Acme NDSAdminPassword = secret NDSInstall = install NDSRightsStorage = NDS TimeSyncSources = SAP

4.Save the

config.ini

file to start the NDS server installation. The installation takes about 15 seconds after which users are able to access the DRM-6NX changer in NDS mode

5.After the installation you must log out then log in to have all of the necessary rights on the DRM-6NX server object and the associated volume.

Using the NWAdmin, you will find a new server object and corresponding volume object in the context you chose above

The DRM-6NX installed in the NDS Tree

NetWare (NCP)

Specific Distinguished Names

Names in the Directory tree have two name types: typeful or typeless. A typeful name includes the name types (OU,O, etc.) when identifying the distinguished name of the object. A typeless name excludes the name types. You can use either syntax when specifying the parameters.

Example 1 (

Typeful distinguished name: Typeless distinguished name:

Example 2 (

Typeful distinguished name: Typeless distinguished name:

NOTE:

Display Details in NWAdmin to verify the syntax of the

NDSServerContext

parameter syntax):

OU=Corp.O=Acme

Corp.Acme

NDSAdminName

parameter syntax):

CN=Admin.O=Acme

Admin.Acme

Objects in an NDS Directory Tree

and

NDSAdminName

parameters

Deleting the Server Object

If the NW Admin's partition manager is used to delete the server object from your NDS tree, turn off the unit (DRM-6NX) for a minimum of 5 minutes before deleting the object. If you do not turn off the server before attempting to delete the server object, your client workstation will hang and you will have to reboot the PC. However, when using NDS manager this is not needed.

Installation Errors in NetWare NDS

Any errors which may occur when installing your DRM6NX in a NetWare NDS network, are written to a file named

logfile.txt

located in the System / Server Properties folder. Display the log file through the Event Log page within the DRM-6NX web interface.

The table comprises a summary of error messages:

Error

Installation failed: NDS tree not found Installation failed: Administrator object missing

Installation failed: Administrator password is incorrect

Installation failed: Server context not found Installation failed: Insufficient rights to create server object

Installation failed: NDS Server object already exists

Installation warning: Could not extend NDS Schema. User xxxxx doesn't have SUPER-VISOR rights to the [Root] object. Installation warning: Could not extend NDS Schema (class 1)

Installation warning: Could not extend NDS Schema (class 2)

Installation warning: Could not extend NDS Schema (attribute)

Description

The server could not find the NDS tree. Verify the spelling The server could not find the user object specified in the ter. Verify that the proper format is used e.g.

admin.acme

The password supplied in the

NDSAdminPassword

used to login as the user in the

NDSAdminName

Verify the spelling The context specified in the

NDSServerContext

found. Verify the spelling The specified user in the

NDSAdminName

sufficient rights to create the server object in the specified context. You have tried to install the server on top of an existing server object. Set the

NDSInstall

overwrite the existing object. The administrator who is trying to install the server has insufficient rights for adding the schema extension. Specify a Supervisor rights to the [Root] object.

These errors are the result of insufficient rights of the administrator trying to install the server. Specify a Supervisor rights to the [Root] object.

NDSAdminName

. Verify the spelling

password could not be

parameter.

parameter was not

parameter does not have

parameter to forced to

NDSAdminName

parame-

with

NOTE:

If logged in as Administrator, the NDS error message “Insufficient rights” indicates that NDS has been corrupted. You must repair or rebuild NDS. Repair NDS by entering the command at the server console.

LOAD DSREPAIR

NetWare (NCP)

Access Control

Security Management within NetWare depends upon the selected mode:

÷Bindery mode without user authentication ÷Bindery mode with user authentication ÷NDS mode

The DRM-6NX acts as a typical NetWare file server, which means use standard procedures such as Filer and NWAdmin for handling security

NOTE:

You cannot set up access restrictions for the NetWare environment via the DRM-6NX web interface.

NetWare Bindery Without Authentication

If user authentication is not required, you do not have to specify an authentication server. The Supervisor can log in using the Server password. Other users can log in without password and will be considered to belong to the EVERYONE group.

NetWare server licenses are not required since the DRM-6NX does not log on to the file server.

Use the standard NetWare administration tool, (e.g. Filer) to limit DRM-6NX system file access to the Supervisor. Unauthorized users will have guest access to the volumes. This is normally sufficient security for a DRM-6NX.

NetWare Bindery With Authentication

If user access control is required, you must specify an authentication server in the Authentication Server parameter. The DRM-6NX will need to log on to the authentication server in order to authenticate the user and read which groups the user belongs to. In this case, the authentication server must have a standby license for the DRM-6NX, but several DRM-6NXs can share this license. If a license is not available, the user will still be authenticated but group information cannot be read.

Authorized users will have configurable rights to the volumes of the DRM-6NX.

The authentication procedure reduces the Administrator overhead as there is no need for maintaining a separate user database for the DRM-6NX. If the user is defined in the file server that the DRM-6NX uses for authentication, the user will automatically have access to the DRM-6NX.

Authentication to a NetWare 3.x Server

For access to a DRM-6NX connected to a NetWare 3.x server, authentication is checked against the user list in the bindery of the NetWare server:

÷If a user is on the list, the password will be verified

If the password is correct, the user will be granted

access ÷If the password is incorrect, log in will fail If a user is not on the list, access to the DRM-6NX is refused. However, a user may log in as a guest and obtain access to volumes that are not protected

Default Access Rights

The default access rights in NetWare bindery mode are set up by the following trustee assignments: ÷The root of the SYS volume has [EVERYONE] as

trustee with File Scan, Read, Write, Create, Modify

and Erase rights ÷The system and wwwroot folders have all rights

except Supervisor filtered. Thus all system files are

effectively protected from unauthorized users

NOTE:

Use Filer to change the default access rights

Setting Security Rigths in NetWare Bindery

The security rights can be set using standard procedures, e.g. Filer. If you want to make all of the volumes in the DRM-6NX available to some users only, limit access to all the volumes:

1.Login as Supervisor on the DRM-6NX. In order for

Filer to access the DRM-6NX, the client must have an

active connection.

2.Login as Supervisor on your NetWare Bindery file

server and start Filer.

3.Change the current directory to

PIONEER<nnnnnn>_NW/SYS:.

4.Remove the [EVERYONE] trustee from the root.

5.Add a new trustee assignment to the root. If you want to restrict access to one or more volumes

but grant all users access to most volumes, limit access to individual resources:

1.Login as Supervisor on the DRM-6NX. In order for

Filer to access the DRM-6NX, the client must have an

active connection.

2.Login as Supervisor on your NetWare Bindery file

server and start Filer.

3.Change the current directory to

PIONEER<nnnnnn>_NW/SYS:.

4.On the resource you want to protect, set an inherited

rights filer and filer ALL rights.

NetWare (NCP)

5.Add the new trustee assignment to the resource. ( available to the users on the trustee list only)

NOTES:

The NetWare bindery access rights for the DRM-6NX can be set using Group and User Objects as with any other file server.

You can always access the DRM-6NX using the user name Supervisor and the password specified by the Server Password parameter. By default the password is

pass

Access Restrictions in NetWare NDS

In NetWare, access rights for users in bindery mode is separate from users accessing the DRM-6NX in NDS mode. For this reason, we recommend that you disable bindery mode after you have successfully installed the DRM-6NX in NDS and thus allow users to log on in NDS mode only.

NOTE:

If NDS mode is not functioning, you can always access the DRM6NX in bindery mode by logging in as Supervisor. This is true even if you have disabled bindery mode.

Default Access Rights

The default access rights protect all the system files, which means that only users with Supervisor privileges on the DRM-6NX have access to those files. However, all users logged into NDS can access the volumes on the hard disks. These access rights are set up by the following trustee assignments:

÷The Supervisor right from the NDS tree is inherited to

all the volumes on the DRM-6NX. All users who have Supervisor privileges in the context in which the DRM-6NX was installed will also have Supervisor privileges on the DRM-6NX.

÷The root of the SYS volume has [Public] as trustee

with File Scan, Read, Write, Create, Modify and Erase rights

÷The system and wwwroot folders have all rights

except Supervisor filtered. Thus, all system files are effectively protected from unauthorized users

Setting Security Rights in NetWare NDS

Because the DRM-6NX acts as a normal NDS file server, its NDS security rights can be set using standard procedures, e.g. NWAdmin.

If you want to make all of the hard disks inserted into the DRM-6NX available to some users only, limit access to all the volumes:

1.Log in as Admin then start the NWAdmin

2.Remove the [Public] trustee from the root of the SYS volume

3.Add the new trustee assignments to the root of the SYS volume

If you want to restrict access to one or several hard disks but grant all users access to most other hard disks, limit access to individual resources:

1.Log in as Admin then start the NWAdmin

2.On the resource you want to protect, set an inherited rights filter then filter ALL rights

3.Add the new trustee assignments to the resource (provides availability to the users in the trustee list only)

NOTE:

The NetWare NDS access rights for the DRM-6NX can be set using Security Equivalence, Group, Container, Organization role, and User Objects as with any other NDS file server. There is no difference between how you use NWAdmin to set these access rights for a DRM-6NX and how you would set the access rights on an NDS file server.

NOTES:

If the default security is satisfactory to your system, simply do not change anything

Use NWAdmin to change the default trustee assignments

UNIX (NFS)

This section outlines the required configuration settings for running the DRM-6NX in the UNIX (NFS) environment and how to set up access restrictions.

NOTE:

Make sure you have set the Internet address as described in “Assigning an Internet Address” on page 14.

If you are using the DRM-6NX in a multiprotocol environment, proceed to the other relevant sctions of the manual, namely:

÷pp. 18 – 19 - Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) ÷pp. 20 – 24 - NetWare (NCP) ÷pp. 27 – 28 - Web browser (HTTP)

Network Settings

Use the Administration pages within the PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX web interface to configure the DRM-6NX. Refer to “

6NX Web Pages

” on page 16.

The UNIX(NFS) setting does not appeared on Wizard (change UNIX(NFS) settings through Detailed View)

1.Click Network Settings

2.Click Detailed View

3.Change and verify the settings

4.Click OK or Cancel upon completion

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NOTES:

It is recommended that you disable all protocols that you do not intend to use.

Online help is available for all parameters.

The parameter list is described in detail in “Appendix A - Parameter List” on page 40.

UNIX (NFS)

Access Control

File Rights

1.Click File Rights

To make all of the discs available to some users only: Locate the Volumes folder in the file tree

* To protect one or several resources but grant all

users access to most other resources:

Locate the resource you want to protect (from the file tree)

2.Click Properties

3.Open the UNIX Security page

4.Add permissions for the IP addresses, users and groups to which you are granting access

NOTE:

There is an ‘or’ relation between the NFS access control parameters. A user that fulfills any of the NFS access criteria you have specified will be granted access.

Web Browser (HTTP)

This section describes how to configure the DRM-6NX for use via the web interface

The DRM-6NX supports HTTP over TCP/IP, which means that the changer works as a web server and is available on the Internet and intranets.

If you are using the DRM-6NX in a multiprotocol environment, proceed to the other relevant sctions of the manual:

÷pp. 18 – 19 - Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) ÷pp. 20 – 24 - NetWare (NCP) ÷pp. 25 – 26 - UNIX (NFS)

Network Settings

Use the Administration pages within the PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX web interface to configure the DRM-6NX. Refer to “

6NX Web Pages

” on page 16.

Wizard

The installation wizard is a convenient way to set up the DRM-6NX for your network environments.

1.Click Network Settings

2.Click Wizard

3.Choose Web (HTTP) to enable Web browser access Click Start to proceed with the installation. Follow the instructions on the screen

4.Click Close upon completion

5.Click Detailed View to verify the settings and edit the configuration parameters

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NOTES:

Disable all protocols that are not intended for use with your system setup

Online help is available for all parameters

The parameter list is described in“Appendix A - Parameter List” on page 40

Web Browser (HTTP)

External Link

You can add a customized link on the Home Page. For example, you might want to provide a link to a page on your company’s intranet with guidelines on how to access the discs on the DRM-6NX.

Follow these steps:

1.Click Network Settings

2.Click Detailed View

3.Open the Web (HTTP) page ÷In the URL to Page field, specify the full path to the

page, e.g.

÷In the URL to Image field, specify a link

to an image to be used as a button for the customized link. Specify the full path, (e.g.

http://www.company.com/images/image.gif)

the path relative to the URL of the page, (e.g.

images/image.gif).

a standard button will be used.

http://www.company.com

If you leave the field blank,

Access Control

All users have access to the PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX Home Page. However, individual discs may be protected by password. If necessary, limit Web browser access to the Administration pages only.

Use the Administration pages within the DRM-6NX web interface for access control. Refer to “

the DRM-6NX Web Pages

NOTES:

The Server password implies full access to the DRM-6NX including all discs, regardless of any additional passwords set for particular discs.

If the same password is set to multiple volumes, a user with access to one volume may access the other volumes without re-entering a password.

” on page 16.

File Rights

To restrict user access to a particular disc:

1.Click File Rights.

2.Locate the disc you want to protect in the file tree.

3.Click Properties.

4.Open the Web Security page.

Accessing

5.Specify how the resource should be protected when accessed from a Web browser. By default, access rights are inherited from the parent folder, but you can optionally specify another password.

6.Click OK.

Disable User Access

To disable user access and thus limit access to the Administration pages only:

1.Click Network Settings.

2.Click Detailed View .

3.Open the Web (HTTP) page.

4.Disable access to the discs by unchecking Enable access to volumes via Web browser (HTTP).

5.Click OK.

Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources

The PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX makes your networked CD/DVD-ROMs available to anyone who has the appropriate priviledges on the network. Users access the DRM-6NX just like any other workstation or file server.

This section explains how to choose access points when mapping the DRM-6NX. It also describes how to access the DRM-6NX resources in the following network operating systems:

÷Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.x (SMB, NetWare) ÷Windows NT 3.x (SMB) ÷Windows for Workgroups (SMB, NetWare) ÷OS/2 (SMB) ÷DOS (SMB, NetWare) ÷UNIX (NFS)

NOTES:

The examples will assume that you have not changed the default server name. The default server name is PIONEER<nnnnnn> in the SMB environment and PIONEER<nnnnnn>_NW in NetWare. <nnnnnn> are the six last digits of the DRM-6NX serial number. If you have changed the server name, use the new name where the examples refer to the default name.

Depending on the access rights set up by the Administrator, you might be prompted to supply a password or receive a message similar to ‘ resource on the DRM-6NX.

Access is denied

’ when trying to access a shared

Access Points

The DRM-6NX is integrated into your network operating system just like any other file server thus using the same acess commands. To be able to access the discs from within various applications, mount the DRM-6NX (make it available) to your system. On PC systems this is typically done by mapping the DRM-6NX Changer to a drive letter.

The DRM-6NX offers several possibilities to specify access points:

÷Root level access: If the top level of the DRM-6NX

directory structure is used as the access point, the user can access all the files on the DRM-6NX. This is useful for the Administrator, who wants to configure and monitor the DRM-6NX.

÷Volumes folder access: If the Volumes folder is

used as the access point, the user can access all the inserted or persistent discs inserted into the connected drives. On PC systems, this makes it possible to use one drive letter to access all connected drives. This is the recommended access for network users.

÷Disc access: If the folder for a particular disc is used

as the access point, the user can access only the files on that disc. This is useful or even necessary with software that expects to find its data at root level.

Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources

Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.x

SMB

In Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.x on an SMB client, follow these steps to map the DRM-6NX:

1.Start the Windows Explorer

2.Expand the Network Neighborhood icon

3.Expand the Entire Network icon (The DRM-6NX lists in the first folder if it is sorted by name. If the Domain Name is already set, the changer appears in the specified folder)

8.Check Reconnect at logon if you wish to use the resource under the same drive letter the next time you start your computer

9.Click OK (The DRM-6NX is ready for use)

Alternative Method

If you are unable to find the DRM-6NX, follow these steps:

1.Start the Windows Explorer from the Start menu

2.From the Tools menu, select Map Network Drive...

3.Select a drive letter

4.In the path box, type

is the last six digits of the DRM-6NX

\\PIONEER<nnnnnn>\root

(where

changer's serial number)

5.Check Reconnect at logon if you wish to use the resource under the same drive letter the next time you start your computer

6.Click OK (The DRM-6NX is ready for use)

NetWare

To map the DRM-6NX in Windows 95/98-Windows NT on a NetWare client, follow these steps:

1.Start the Windows Explorer

2.Expand the Network Neighborhood icon Aailable resources are displayed:

NOTE:

If you cannot find the DRM-6NX under Entire Network, refer to “Alternative Method” listed on the right

4.Double click the entry for your new DRM-6NX (The default name is PIONEER<nnnnnn> where <nnnnnn> is the last six digits of the DRM-6NX serial number)

5.To map one of the DRM-6NX resources, locate:

÷Root for root level access ÷Volumes for access to all the discs ÷The volume name for access to an individual disc

6.Right click the resource and select Map Network Drive...

7.Select a drive letter for your DRM-6NX

3.Expand the Entire Network icon and then open the NetWare Servers folder

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4.Double click the entry for your new DRM-6NX (The default name is PIONEER<nnnnnn>_NW, where <nnnnnn> is the last six digits of the DRM-6NX serial number)

5.Enter your user name and password when prompted if you are using the bindery mode (unless you are already logged on)

6.Expand the SYS and Volumes folders to display all of available discs:

Windows for Workgroups

SMB

In Windows for Workgroups on an SMB client, follow these steps:

1.Start the File Manager

2.From the Disk menu, select Connect Network Drive… and double-click Workgroup (The following dialog is displayed. You may have to click Browse>> to see the complete dialog)

NOTE:

If the Show All Volumes parameter is set to yes, the individual discs will be shown at the same level as SYS. Some applications will not run properly unless the data is stored at root level. To avoid such problems, assign a drive letter to that particular volume.

7.To map a DRM-6NX resource to a drive letter, locate:

÷SYS for root level access ÷Volumes for access to all the discs ÷The volume name for access to an individual disc

8.Right click the resource and select Map Network Drive...

9.Select a drive letter for your DRM-6NX

10.Check Reconnect at logon if you wish to use the resource under the same drive letter the next time you start your computer

11.Click OK (The DRM-6NX is ready for use)

3.In the top listing, double click the entry for your new DRM-6NX (The default name is PIONEER<nnnnnn> where <nnnnnn> is the last six digits of the DRM6NX serial number)

NOTE:

If you cannot find the DRM-6NX, enter

\root

, in the Path box and click OK.

\\PIONEER<nnnnnn>

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4.From the bottom listing, select one of the DRM-6NX resources:

÷Root for root level access ÷Volumes for access to all the discs ÷ The volume name for access to an individual disc

5.Select a drive letter

6.Check Reconnect at Startup if you wish to use the resource under the same drive letter the next time you start your computer

7.Click OK (The DRM-6NX is ready for use)

NetWare (NCP)

In Windows for Workgroups on a NetWare client, follow these steps:

1.Start the File Manager and select Connect Network Drive… from the Disk menu. If you also have Microsoft Network installed, you may have to click the NetWare... button.

2.Click the Select NetWare Connections button on the toolbar. A screen similar to this is displayed:

6. Click the Drive Connections button on the toolbar once you are logged in to the DRM-6NX . The screen shown below is displayed:

NOTE:

If the Show All Volumes parameter is set to yes, the individual discs are shown at the same level as SYS. Some applications will not run properly unless the data is stored at root level. To avoid such problems, assign a drive letter to that particular disc.

7.Double click PIONEER<nnnnnn>_NW\SYS and then VOLUMES to display this screen:

3.Select the entry for your new DRM-6NX (The default name is PIONEER<nnnnnn>_NW, where <nnnnnn> is the last six digits of the DRM-6NX serial number)

4.Click the Login button

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 DRM-6NX has been set up, all users have full access to it)

8.Select a drive letter in the Drives listing

9.In the Resources listing, select a DRM-6NX resource:

PIONEER<nnnnnn>_NW\SYS for root level access

÷Volumes for access to all the discs ÷The volume name for access to an individual disc

10.Click Map to map the DRM-6NX to the selected drive letter

11.Click Permanent if you wish to use the resource under the same drive letter the next time you start you computer

12.Click the Exit button on the toolbar (The DRM-6NX is ready for use)

Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources

Windows NT 3.x

SMB

For Windows NT 3.x on an SMB client, follow these steps:

1.Start the File Manager

From the Disk menu, select Connect Network Drive…

3.Double click the entry for the DRM-6NX from the listing (The default name is PIONEER<nnnnnn> where <nnnnnn> is the six last digits of the DRM6NX serial number)

OS/2

IBM Peer for OS/2

Verify that the IBM Peer for OS/2 installed. If it is not, see the instructions in “

34.

1.Double click the OS/2 Peer icon. The Peer window is displayed:

2.Double click the Sharing and Connecting icon to open the window shown below:

Alternative Method

” on page

4.To connect a DRM-6NX resource, select:

÷Root for root level access ÷Volumes for access to all the discs ÷The volume name for access to an individual disc

5.Select a drive letter for your DRM-6NX

6.Check Reconnect at Logon if you wish to use the resource under the same drive letter the next time you start your computer

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 OK (The DRM-6NX is now ready for use)

Any active connections you have will be listed in the window.

3.From the Connection menu, select Create. The dialog shown below is displayed:

4.In the Workstation field, type

serial number)

5.In the Share/alias field enter the DRM-6NX resource:

÷For root level access, type ÷For Volumes folder access, type ÷For disc access, type the volume name, (e.g.

is the last six digits of the DRM-6NX

44_18881)

PIONEER<nnnnnn>

root

volumes

, where

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6.Select a drive letter for the DRM-6NX from the Local device name field

7.Click Create (The DRM-6NX is ready for use)

NOTE:

The DRM-6NX folders will not be visible on the Desktop in OS/2 versions prior to OS/2 WARP Connect. If you wish to use an earlier version of OS/2, we recommend using third party NFS software to connect to the DRM-6NX.

Alternative Method

If you do not have Peer for OS/2, map the DRM-6NX to a drive letter using the

net use

command. Follow the

steps listed below:

1.Open an OS/2 window

2.Use the

net use

command to mount the DRM-6NX

At the OS/2 prompt, type:

net use <drive letter>: \\PIONEER<nnnnnn>\<folder>

where serial number and

is the last six digits of the DRM-6NX

is any shared folder on

the DRM-6NX changer

3.To make the connections permanent, create or edit the

startup.cmd

file to include the

net use

commands

DOS

SMB

When you are using DOS in the SMB environment, mount the DRM-6NX changer using the once the appropriate network support is installed. Follow the steps listed below:

1.At the DOS prompt, type:

net use <drive letter>: \\PIONEER<nnnnnn>\<folder>

where serial number and

is the last six digits of the DRM-6NX

is the DRM-6NX folder

to be mapped

2.To make the connections permanent, edit the

autoexec.bat

file to include the

Example 1 (Root level access): To access the root level of the DRM-6NX (with serial number 00408C18025C) under drive letter E, type:

net use E: \\PIONEER18025C\root

Example 2 (Volumes folder access): If the DRM-6NX serial number is 00408C18025C and you want to be able to access all the discs under the drive letter F, type:

net use

commands

command

net use F: \\PIONEER18025C\volumes

Example 3 (Disc access): If the DRM-6NX serial number is 00408C18025C and you want to map a disc named 44018881 to drive G, type:

net use G: \\PIONEER18025C\44018881

NOTES:

If you are using DOS within Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.x, and you wish to access files or directory names longer than 8 characters, you will need to precede these long names with a quote mark (“). For example, to change to the directory called Product Information:

G:\PIONEER18025C\VOLUMES\>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:\PIONEER18025C\VOLUMES\>CD “PRODUCT*

Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources

NetWare

When using DOS in NetWare, issue the map command to mount the DRM-6NX. Follow these steps:

1.At the DOS prompt of a NetWare file server, type:

map root <drive letter>:=PIONEER<nnnnnn>_NW/ <folder>:

the DRM-6NX serial number and folder on the DRM-6NX to be mapped

2.To make the connections permanent, edit the

autoexec.bat

Example 1 (Root level access): To access the root level of the DRM-6NX (with serial number 00408CCD000B) under drive letter E, type:

map root E:=PIONEERCD000B_NW/SYS:

Example 2 (Volumes folder access): To access all the discs on the DRM-6NX (with serial number 00408CCD000B) under drive letter F, type:

map root F:=PIONEERCD000B_NW/SYS:/ VOLUMES

Example 3 (Disc access): If the DRM-6NX serial number is 00408CCD000B and you want to map a disc named 44018881 to drive G, type:

where

is the last six digits of

file to include the map commands

is the

UNIX (NFS)

You will need To access the DRM-6NX from a UNIX client, follow these steps:

1.Create a directory for the DRM-6NX

mkdir <directory>

Example:

mkdir /storpoint

2.Mount the DRM-6NX

mount <host name>:/ <directory>

Example:

mount cdserv:/ /storpoint

NOTE:

The

during TCP/IP configuration.

NFS for PC or Apple Macintosh

The DRM-6NX may be accessed using third party NFS software (PC or Apple Macintosh computers) if you have a TCP/IP network instead of running SMB. Refer to the NFS software documentation for instructions on how to mount the DRM-6NX.

root

privileges to mount the DRM-6NX.

is the host name assigned to the DRM-6NX

map root G:=PIONEERCD000B_NW/SYS:/VOLUMES/

44018881

NOTE:

If the Show All Volumes parameter is set to yes, individual discs can be mapped at SYS level. Some 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 volume named

44018881. Type:

map root G:=PIONEERCD000B_NW/44018881

Hard Disk Caching

The Network Cache Changer DRN-6NX has hard disk for caching which means that discs in the Changer

may be copied to a hard disk drive. The caching system involves directory caching and complete mirroring. It allows the networked discs to run at hard disk speed.

The DRM-6NX Changer also supports hard disk caching for externally connected CD/DVD-ROM drives. See page 10.

Disc Changers

Because of the relatively long time needed to change discs in a disc changer, the data transfer rate may become unacceptably low when two users simultaneously attempt to read different discs. Hard disk caching significantly increases the access speed if you are using changers.

Persistent Use

The hard disk caching facility allows you to make the cached discs persistent, (i.e. allow users to access the copies even if the original discs are ejected from the drives). Persistent discs that are currently not inserted will always remain cached on the hard disk. This means that if the hard disk becomes full, the DRM-6NX does not overwrite data which is no longer available on to an inserted disc.

Capacity

The number of discs that can be cached depends on the size of the hard disk as well as the size of the individual discs. For example, a 4.3 Gbyte hard disk allows six 650 Mbyte CD-ROMs to be cached. However, if each disc contains only 100 Mbyte, about 40 discs can be cached on the hard disk.

NOTE:

This product does not support cachingDVD discs.

Managing Hard Disk Caching

You manage the hard disk caching facility via the DRM6NX web interface.

4.Click Edit on the This sever page (The Server Settings dialog box appears)

5. Open the Caching page

6.Specify caching level:

None – No caching Normal – Only the directory structure will be cached

on new CDs Mirror – Complete caching ; the hard disk contains a complete copy of the mirrored disc. This method allows faster user access, but takes more time to complete when a new disc is inserted. If the disc drives are frequently changed then automatic mirroring is not recommended. As it takes between 2 and 20 minutes to copy one CD-ROM, performance decreases if the DRM-6NX is constantly busy copying discs to a hard disk drive. Persistent – Complete caching The persistent disc will be accessible to the users even if the original disc is ejected from the drive.

NOTES:

You can change the default settings for particular discs later on the Discs & Drives page.

If an access request is received from the network while the DRM6NX is caching (copying discs to the hard disk), the network request is given priority, to allow data transmission to take place. During this time, the caching is interrupted, and resumes about one minute after complection of the network access.

The caching level of factory default is Mirror. If you want to set the normal caching mode, you have to change the caching level before you insert the magazine.

Caching Settings

To specify the settings, follow these steps:

1.Start your Web browser

2.Enter the name or Internet address of your DRM-6NX in the location/address field

3.Click Administration

7.Click Set then click Close to exit the setup menu

Hard Disk Caching

Management

To manage the hard disk caching, follow these steps:

1.Click Discs & Drives. This screen appears:

2.The table lists:

÷drives ÷ inserted discs

÷ persistent discs that are currently not inserted

Eject

Click to eject a disc (Available only if the disc is currently inserted in the drive) Check the box to lock a drive (available only if the disc is currently inserted in the drive)

Only an Administrator can eject a magazine by using a Web Browser and may over-ride a locked eject button

Properties

Click to set the properties and access rights

NOTES:

To affect all the drives, you can perform operations in the yellow row marked ALL. However, properties and access rights may only be set for one drive or disc at a time.

You can click the Location or Name link to sort the items in the list by drive or volume name, respectively. The location is indicated as <bus>-<SCSI ID>-<LUN>. For example, location A-1-0 means bus A, SCSI ID 1 and LUN 0.

If the hard disc is full and you want to cache another disc, first free some space on the hard disk. The DRM-6NX will not overwrite any information until you either:

Re-insert a persistent disc that has been ejected, or

Click once again to “uncache” a cached copy

If the system returns a write error on the hard drive during caching, re-format the drive in a low-level format. Select the Hard Disk option on the This Server page to find Format

When multiple external DRM-6324Xs or other Pioneer’s 6-Discs Changers are connected, you must not insert multiple magazines at the same time. Please insert another magazine after caching has finished

When duplicate discs are loaded, only the disc found first is available (other discs are not used)

If a cached volume has a large quantity of files, it takes a few minutes to delete the volume. Sometimes the caching function fails to start automatically while deleting the volume.

When volume caching is executed manually (using a mirror button), the persistent check box is not marked automatically.

Cache

Click to cache a copy of a disc to the attached hard drive (available only if the disc has not already been cached). The symbol appears when a disc has been cached on the hard disk drive.

Check the box to make a cached disc persistent, (i.e. make it accessible to users when the original discs have

been ejected from the drives).

Monitoring the Network Cache Changer

This section describes:

÷Event Log ÷Statistics ÷E-mail ÷SNMP

Event Log

To display the event log, click Event Log within the Administration pages.

In the event log, the DRM-6NX writes information such as completed tasks, warnings, installation failures, etc.

Monitoring the Network Cache Changer

Statistics

To display the statistics, click Statistics within the Administration pages.

SNMP

To specify the settings for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol):

1.Click Network Settings

2.Click Detailed View

3.Open the SNMP page

4.Specify the settings then click OK

The DRM-6NX presents statistics such as:

÷Server up-time ÷Cache hit ratio ÷List of users currently accessing the DRM-6NX

in each network environment

Appendix A : Parameter List

This section includes the DRM-6NX parameter list. It also explains the DRM-6NX directory structure and how to edit the configuration settings.

The Configuration File

The table shows the parameter list stored in the config.ini file. The middle column states the default values, where applicable. The right-hand column gives a brief description of the parameters.

Parameter name Value Description

[Server] HardwareAddress =00:40:8c:11:00:86 The DRM-6NX hardware address - Default is the

Date =97-01-01 yy-mm-dd, enter the date followed by ! to set manually Time =12:00:00 hh:mm:ss, enter the time followed by ! to set manually FactoryDefaults =no Set to Restart =no Set to TimeZone =UTC Must be set to the time zone that the DRM-6NX is operating in. Refer to

TimeSyncSource =NDS Specifies the time source for the DRM-6NX. Set to ServerPassword =pass The Supervisor, Administrator or Root user password used for basically all

Cache =mirror Specifies the caching level: none, normal, mirror, persistent Flush Cache =no Set to

a Locally Administrated Address. The value shown is an example only.

yes

to restore factory default settings.

yes

to restart the DRM-6NX.

“

TimeZone Parameter Values

network. Set to protocols; i.e. HTTP, NetWare bindery, SMB user level, SNMP and FTP. Once

written into the configuration file, the password will not be shown but replaced with *’s, representing each letter of the password.

yes

NTP

for UNIX and SMB over TCP/IP.

to remove all information from the hard disk.

” on page 42.

serial number

NDS

for the NetWare

- you may set

[SCSI] SCSITermination =on Always on. JukeBoxLockTime =0 Specifies the maximum duration for a data read operation during multiple

DisconnectReselect =on Set to BusMode =Asynchronous Specifies the transfer mode on the SCSI bus:

[IP] InternetAddress =192.36.253.80 The DRM-6NX IP address. DefaultRouter =0.0.0.0 The IP address for the default router. All traffic directed outside the local

NetMask =0.0.0.0 Used to determine when the traffic should be sent via a router. For example,

BOOTPEnable =yes Enables BOOTP IP address setup. RARPEnable =yes Enables RARP IP address setup. DHCPEnable =yes Enables DHCP IP address setup. DomainName = Name of the domain to which the DRM-6NX belongs. PrimaryDNS =0.0.0.0 The IP address of the primary DNS server. Used for identifying computers

SecondaryDNS =0.0.0.0 The IP address of the secondary DNS server, should the primary DNS server NTPServer Name or IP address for the NTP server.

EnableWINS =no Enables WINS over NetBIOS/TCP/IP. PrimaryWINSserver =0.0.0.0 The IP address of the primary WINS server. SecondaryWINSserver =0.0.0.0 The IP address of the secondary WINS server, if required.

access requests to prevent disc changer fluttering. Default is 0 seconds which disables the function.

off

to disable the disconnect/reselect function in the disc drives.

Fast-10

Ultra

network (according to the NetMask) is sent to the default router. Any rerouting via other routers is done automatically. The default that no default router is set.

the normal class C mask is 255.255.255.0. The default automatic router sensing is used.

with names instead of IP addresses. be unavailable or disconnected.

Asynchronous, Synchronous

0.0.0.0

indicates

0.0.0.0

indicates that

Appendix A : Parameter List

Parameter name Value Description

[SMB] EnableNetBEUI =yes Enables SMB over NetBIOS/NetBEUI. EnableNBT =yes Enables SMB over NetBIOS/TCP/IP. NBTscopeID = Defines the NetBIOS scope to which the DRM-6NX belongs. Domain/GroupName = Name of the DRM-6NX workgroup in SMB. If not specified, the DRM-6NX

ServerName =PIONEERnnnnnn The server name in the SMB environment. Default is NetBEUIFrameType =auto If set to auto, 802.2 or dix will automatically be selected by scanning the SecurityMode =shareLevel Specifies the security mode used in SMB:

AuthenticationDomain = Name of the domain to which the controller used for authenticating users in user-

[NFS] NFSEnable =yes Enables NFS. DefaultUid =-2 Default user id to be used when authenticating PCNFSD clients. Disable by

PCNFSDAuthentServer =0.0.0.0 The IP address of the server used for authentication of PC users on the UNIX

[HTTP] HTTPEnable =yes Enables HTTP. Set to no to restrict users from accessing the CD-ROMs from

BaseURL =www.pioneer.co.jp/english | EnableMediaAccess =yes Enables access to the inserted discs. When set to no, only administration is

ExternalLink = Specifies the URL to a customized link, e.g. to your company’s web site. The ExternalImage = Specifies the URL to the image that will indicate the customized external link.

will appear in the folder that comes first in alphabetical order.

PIONEERnnnnnn

nnnnnn

are the last six digits of the serial number.

network. If required, the frame type can also be set to either

level security mode belongs. If left empty.

setting the parameter to 0 (zero). (NFS) network. The default

a Web browser.

available from HTTP. link will be available from the DRM-6NX web interface.

0.0.0.0

userLevel

disables the function.

shareLevel

802_2

where

dix

[SNMP] GetCommunityName =public Specifies the community that has read only access to all supported SNMP

TrapDestination =0.0.0.0 Specifies the IP address which SNMP traps are sent to. It corresponds to the TrapCommunityName =public Specifies the community for all generated SNMP traps. It corresponds to the SystemContact = Optional entry which should be in plain text and may be used to show the SystemName = Optional entry which should be in plain text and may be used to show the SystemLocation = Optional entry which should be in plain text and may be used to show the AuthenticationTrap =disabled Disables the SNMP authentication failure traps. It corresponds to the

[NetWare] NWEnable =yes Enables NetWare support. Frame_802.2 =auto Enables the 802.2 frame type. Frame_802.3 =auto Enables the 802.3 frame type (Ethernet versions only). Frame_EthernetII =auto Enables the Ethernet II frame type (Ethernet versions only). Frame_SNAP =auto Enables the SNAP frame type. NetWareIP_Enable =no Enables NetWare over the IP protocol. NetWareIP_DSS_Server = The IP address of the DSS server. ServerName =PIONEERnnnnnn_NW NetWare server name to be presented to the NetWare clients. Default is

InternalNetAddress =nn-nn-nn-nn Internal network address. Default is BurstMode =on Burst mode enable.

ShowAllVolumes =yes Shows all drives and discs also at SYS level. BinderyEnable =yes Enables bindery mode login. When using NDS, set to no in order to increase

objects except writeCommunity, SupervisorPassword and ftpPassword. It corresponds to the readCommunity SNMP object.

trapAddress SNMP object. Default is trapCommunity SNMP object. name of the system contact person. name of the location of the system. name of the location of the system. snmpenableAuthenTraps (MIB-II) SNMP object.

PIONEERnnnnnn

number. last eight digits of the serial number.

system security. The Supervisor can always login in bindery mode even if this parameter is set to no.

_NW where

0.0.0.0

, i.e. all SNMP traps are disabled.

nnnnnn

are the last six digits of the serial

nn-nn-nn-nn

where

nnnnnnnn

are the

Appendix A : Parameter List

Parameter name Value Description

BindAuthentication = Name of the server used for authenitcating clients. NDSEnable = yes Enables NDS mode. NDSTreeName = Name of the tree where you wish to install the DRM-6NX. NDSServerContext = Distinguished name of the context in the NDS tree where you wish to install

NDSAdminName = Distinguished name of a user or administrator with Supervisor or Create rights NDSAdminPassword = Password for the administrator defined in NDSAdminName. Once written

NDSInstall = no Set to install when you are ready to install the DRM-6NX in NDS, or NDSRightsStorage = NDS Set to NDSRightsFile = If you have set NDSRightsStorage to

TimeSyncSources = SAP Default is [END]

the DRM-6NX, e.g. to the context where you want to install the DRM-6NX, e.g. into the configuration file, the password will not be shown but replaced with

*’s, representing each letter of the password.

Corp.Acme

Admin.Acme

forced

overwrite the NDS server object.

NDS

access rights in a file on the Novell server. on the Novell file server using this syntax: names to be contacted for time synchronization.

to store the access rights in the NDS tree. Set to

File

, specify the whole path to the file

SERVER/VOLUME:DIR/.../FILE.DAT

SAP

for the network agreed time. Alternatively, enter the server

File

to store the

TimeZone Parameter Values

This table lists the time zone as the number of hours +/- UTC.

TimeZone Hours TimeZone Hours parameter value +/- UTC parameter value +/- UTC

UTC 0 GB_Eire 0 UTC+1_(No_DST) 1 Western_Europe 0 UTC+2_(No_DST) 2 Iceland 0 UTC+3_(No_DST) 3 Central_Europe 1 UTC+4_(No_DST) 4 Poland 1 UTC+5_(No_DST) 5 Eastern_Europe 2 UTC+6_(No_DST) 6 Turkey 3 UTC+7_(No_DST) 7 Western_Russia 3 UTC+8_(No_DST) 8 US_CAN_Eastern -5 UTC+9_(No_DST) 9 US_CAN_Central -6 UTC+10_(No_DST) 10 Saskatchewan -6 UTC+11_(No_DST) 11 US_CAN_Mountain -7 UTC+12_(No_DST) 12 US_Arizona -7 UTC-1_(No_DST) -1 US_CAN_Pacific -8 UTC-2_(No_DST) -2 US_Alaska -9 UTC-3_(No_DST) -3 US_Aleutian -10 UTC-4_(No_DST) -4 Cuba -5 UTC-5_(No_DST) -5 Egypt 2 UTC-6_(No_DST) -6 Libya 1 UTC-7_(No_DST) -7 Sudan 2 UTC-8_(No_DST) -8 Tunisia 1 UTC-9_(No_DST) -9 Brazil_Noronha -2 UTC-10_(No_DST) -10 Brazil_Sao_Paulo -3 UTC-11_(No_DST) -11 Brazil_Manaus -4 UTC-12_(No_DST) -12 Brazil_Rio_Branco -5

TimeZone Hours parameter value +/- UTC

Chile -4 Chile_Easter_Isl -7 Paraguay -4 Aust_Adelaide 9h30m Aust_Darwin 9h30m Aust_Hobart 10 Aust_Perth 8 Aust_Sidney 10 New_Zealand 12 Afghanistan 4h30m Armenia_Azer 4 Burma 6h30m China_PRC 8 India 5h30m Iran 3h30m Iraq 3 Jordan 2 Kazak_Kirgi 6 Lebanon 2 Syria 2

UTC = Universal Time Coordinated, which used to be known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), i.e. the local time at the Greenwich meridian (zero degrees longitude).

DST = Daylights Savings Time. No_DST means that automatic adjustment for DST is not included. The parameter values shown to the right include adjustments for DST.

Appendix A : Parameter List

Directory Structure

The DRM-6NX will appear to your system as a file server. Like any other file server it has a directory structure where files are stored. The directory structure of the DRM-6NX is outlined below:

Root or SYS

The purpose of each folder is explained on the following pages.

The System folder

The System folder includes configuration information about the DRM-6NX, (e.g. configuration settings, connected drives, inserted discs, access rights etc.). The System folder contains these subfolders:

÷Device Properties - Includes one text file for each

connected drive (i.e. CD/DVD-ROM drives and hard disks)

÷Server Properties - Includes the configuration

parameter list, event log and statistics files

÷Volume Properties - When a disc is inserted into a

connected drive, a text file for that disc will be created. If specified, the volume name will be used. If the no volume name has been set, the volume label will be used. If the disc does not have a volume label, the DRM-6NX will use a unique eight digit number. If the disc is not formatted or uses an unknown file system, the text file will be named

System Devyce Properties

Sever Properties Volume Properties

Volumes

Cdrom1 Cdrom2 Dvd3

....

unknown##.txt

The Volumes Folder

When a disc is inserted into a connected drive, a subfolder for that volume will be created in the Volumes folder. The files on that disc can be accessed through this folder. By default, the Volumes folder is available to all users. However, the Administrator can set a password to protect it. The names of the subfolders found under the Volumes folder will comply with the following rules: ÷If the Administrator sets a volume name, the

volume is re-named from the disc label name

÷If no volume name has been set, the volume label

held on the disc will be used

÷If the disc does not have a volume label and no

volume name has been set, the DRM-6NX will automatically allocate a name of the form where

is a unique eight digit number

Often the volume label is not a good representation of the disc contents. A volume name is a convenient way of setting a more specific or recognizable name.

Important!

If you wish to run an application that is stored on a disc or looks for its associated files on a disc, you cannot use an alias name because the application will not recognize it.

Appendix A : Parameter List

Editing the Configuration Parameters

Web Browser

If your network supports TCP/IP, you may display and edit the DRM-6NX parameter list using any standard Web browser. Note that you must first assign a valid Internet address as described in “

Address

” on page 14.

To access the DRM-6NX Home Page from your Web browser, simply enter the URL of the DRM-6NX, (i.e. the name or Internet address, in the location/ address field)

Example:

Assigning an Internet

[IP] InternetAddress = 172.16.253.80 DefaultRouter = 172disc.16.1.1 NetMask = 255.255.0.0 BOOTPEnable = yes DHCPEnable = yes RARPEnable = yes ...

Access Control Parameters

The DRM-6NX access control parameters are stored in separate text files for each shared resource. These text files are located in the

System/VolumeProperties

folder.

http://172.16.253.80

Text Editor

The configuration settings for the DRM-6NX are stored in the Properties folder. You may use your preferred text editor to make updates to the file.

Submit the new settings to the DRM-6NX by saving the file. To activate the new settings, it is necessary to restart the DRM-6NX. Set the Restart parameter to Yes.

Configuration Settings

The DRM-6NX configuration settings are stored in the

config.ini

folder.

config.ini

file located in the

file located in the System/Server

System/ServerProperties

Example:

; Parameter List, V5.00

[Server] HardwareAddress = 00:40:cc:24:c0:0c Date = 98-11-02 Time = 08:54:37 FactoryDefaults = no Restart = no TimeZone = UTC TimeSyncSource = None ServerPassword = ******** Cache = mirror

NOTE:

The text files cannot be used for setting up access rights to NetWare. Instead, use NWAdmin or Filer

Example:

... ; Explanations: ; [W] - Writable ; [R] - Read-only

--- Identification --[R] Volume name = Root [R] Volume label = Root [R] Volume serialnumber = 00000001 [W] Volume description = ... ; Access rights ...

--- Windows Sharing --... File = / Share name = Root Comment = AccessRight = Full-Server-Password Read-Only Password = Full Access Password =

[END]

NOTES:

When editing the file, be sure that the equal sign and the parameter value is separated by a space.

Do not remove the

[END]

marker from the file.

[SCSI] SCSITermination = on JukeBoxLockTime = 0 Disconnect_Reselect = on BusMode = Asynchronous

Appendix B: Troubleshooting

This section provides useful information to resolve difficulty you may experience with your DRM-6NX:

÷The front panel indicators ÷Errors when accessing the DRM-6NX ÷Problems running CD-ROM software ÷Difficulties locating the DRM-6NX in NetWare ÷Problems locating the domain controller in SMB ÷Problems when accessing disc changers ÷Restoring the factory default settings ÷The others

The latest information regarding this product is provided at

http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/is/products/index.html

United States http://www.pioneerusa.com Europe http://www.pioneer-eur.com/product.htm

The Front Panel Indicators

The front panel indicators show the status of the DRM6NX. The indicators have the following functions: ÷Status - Flashes during startup (When the DRM-6NX

is ready for use, the light goes out. The LED remains off, unless an error condition occurs.)

÷HDD - Flashes to indicate hard disk activity and SCSI

activity

Caution!

Never turn off the power when the hard disk drive is active (while a HDD indicator is flashing)

÷Network - Flashes to indicate the presence of network

traffic

÷CHANGER - Lit when data is read from the internal

changer and when the SCSI bus is accessed

÷Power - Indicates that power is connected to the

DRM-6NX (This LED remains lit and is only used to indicate power is present in the DRM-6NX unit)

Normal Conditions

The Power LED is hardware-controlled and is always lit when power is connected This table shows the other front panel indicators under normal conditions:

Event

Initial power to unit ON ON ON During power-up/Self-test. Approx. 30 seconds. After power-up/Self-test OFF ON Flash* First disc inserted OFF ON Flash* Last disc removed OFF OFF Flash* Network Packet arrived OFF N/A Flash* Flash loading

* The Network LED flashs when there is network traffic

Status LED HDD LED Network LED

Flash OFF OFF

1 Flash/sec1 Flash/sec1 Flash/sec

Appendix B: Troubleshooting

Error Conditions

The table shows the front panel indicators under various error conditions:

Event

CD-ROM has incorrect format or SCSI bus not connected** Faulty network connection OFF OFF Illegal serial no. Flash Flash Flash Flash load failed Flash OFF OFF Token-Ring loopback failure Token-Ring speed error ON OFF Flash Error in EEPROM Flash OFF OFF Error in FLASH PROM Flash OFF Flash Error in SRAM Flash Flash OFF Error in DRAM/DIMM Flash OFF OFF Error in DRAM/DIMM configuration error Software/Hardware combination error Disconnect/reselect drive error ****

* The Network LED will flash when there is network traffic. ** Check the *** The HDD LED and Network LED will flash alternately in this condition. **** Disable the function by setting the Disconnect/Reselect parameter to

off

logfile.txt

file in the System folder for more information.

Status LED HDD LED Network LED

OFF Flash Flash*

Flash Flash OFF

Flash Flash OFF Flash Flash*** Flash*** Flash

Status Indicator On

If the Status indicator remains lit after startup, it may indicate an error. Usually it is a problem with the SCSI bus or with one or more of the connected disc drives. Verify that all connected drives have unique SCSI addresses and that only the last drive in the SCSI chain is terminated.

Errors when Accessing the Network Cache Changer or Inserted Discs

Listed below are possible causes of error messages when trying to access the Changer or an inserted disc:

÷If you are using TCP/IP, make sure that you have a

unique Internet address assigned to the DRM-6NX

÷Check the SCSI chain to ensure that all external disc

drives are switched on and that only the last unit is terminated

÷When using Microsoft Windows Network, verify that

the SMB protocol is enabled

÷Consult the message table in the “

Error Conditions

” section to see if the front panel indicators explain your situation

Problems Running CD-ROM Software

If you have inserted a CD-ROM successfully but the software refuses to run or produces error messages, the program may expect the CD-ROM data to be at the root level. In NetWare as well as in the Microsoft and IBM network operating system environments, assign a drive letter to that particular CD-ROM. In NetWare, the ' Show All Volumes ' parameter must also be enabled. See also “

Changer Resources

Accessing the Network Cache

” on page 29.

Some CD-ROMs, (e.g single user version of a “Computer Select”), require the MSCDEX (Microsoft) driver. The volume is usually released in a network version as well. An MSCDEX emulation, called PIONEERCDEX, is available on the Axis web site. The emulator causes a CD-ROM on the DRM-6NX to look as if it were locally connected to the PC. PIONEERCDEX supports Windows for Workgroups. but an MSCDEX emulation for Windows 95 is available. If the CD-ROM is a single user version, you must restrict the number of simultaneous users to one. Some applications look for information on the CD-ROM using a default name - if you have set an alias name, the disc may not be recognized thus fails to run.

Appendix B: Troubleshooting

Difficulties Locating the Network Cache Changer in NetWare

Frame Types - Ethernet

There are basically two different frame types on Ethernet networks, Ethernet II or IEEE 802.3. The IEEE 802.3 frame can be encapsulated in an IEEE 802.2 LLC frame or a SNAP frame. All four frame types are enabled by default with the value DRM-6NX automatically adapts to the frame type used on the network. This will meet most requirements. Frame types used in your network will be supported by the DRM-6NX.

However, depending upon the network, you may want the DRM-6NX to ignore some frame types. If your network has multiple sections with different frame types on some of the sections, then the Changer might log on to the wrong network area and adapt to a frame type incompatible with the intended network section. For this reason, you have the option to disable specific frame types by changing the parameter from

Alternatively, mark the frame type with the eight digit number appropriate to your network segment , such as 00-3F-B5-01. Usually marking is un-necessary as the auto-detection will handle most situations. To create this mark, edit the config.sys file using a text editor. Althought you cannot enter the network number from a Web Browser, you may display the frame type and change the value to auto or off if required.

auto

, which means that your

auto to off.

Problems Locating the Domain Controller in Windows (SMB)

If there is a problem locating the primary domain controller when running user-level security mode in Windows (SMB), all users will be denied access to the DRM-6NX.

Web Browser

To verify configuration settings for the DRM-6NX web interface, access the Administration pages. Click on

Network Settings and Detailed View then open the Windows (SMB) tab.

Local Administrator Account

To locate the Domain Controller in Windows NT, log on to the DRM-6NX as the local administrator. Note that a local administrator is not the same as an Administrator with an account on the domain.

In the Map Network Drive dialog, specify the following:

Path: The DRM-6NX name Connect as: Server name\Administrator Password: The password set in the

Example:

The host name of the DRM-6NX is

Path: Connect as:

NOTE:

In Windows 95, you cannot tell the SMB client to change domain and user when you are already logged in. Therefore, you cannot use the local administrator account to solve domain problems in the Windows 95 environment.

ServerPassword parameter

\\cdserv\root cdserv\Administrator

cdserv

Appendix B: Troubleshooting

Problems When Accessing Disc Changers

Disc changer flutter can occur if a user requests access to a CD-ROM while a second user is reading data from another CD-ROM. The changer may repeatedly switch between the two CD-ROM discs, sending small bits of data each time, in order to service both users. Because of the relatively long time needed to change a CD-ROM, the data transfer rate for both users may become unacceptably low.

The JukeBox Lock Time parameter in the DRM-6NX configuration file specifies how long a user has exclusive access to a CD-ROM during a data read operation. This is to prevent disc change flutter and to optimize the access speed when many users are reading different discs in the same changer. The JukeBox Lock Time parameter will ensure that when there are simultaneous requests for access to different discs, a sizable block of data is transferred to each user before the access is changed.

÷If the JukeBox Lock Time parameter is set too low,

the data transfer rate will be unacceptably slow

÷If the JukeBox Lock Time parameter is set too high,

the disc drive will time-out on a second user’s request before the first user’s transfer is complete. This will result in users receiving a ‘CD-ROM not available’ notice.

The default setting is 0 seconds which disables this function.

NOTE:

If some drive error occurs during caching/reading, Caching/Reading is canceled and the drive and discs become disabled. Only by restarting this product can the condition. be cleared.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

If required, use any of the methods listed below to restore the factory default settings to a DRM-6NX (e.g. if you have disabled all network protocols)

÷Web browser ÷FTP on a TCP/IP network ÷Reset button

Step by step instructions for each method are given below.

NOTES:

The node address, the Hardware Address parameter, will remain unchanged, but all other parameters will be restored. You will thus need to re-assign the Internet address to re-establish the Web browser connection.

All Cached data in the HDD is cleared when restoring the factory default setting.

Web Browser

To restore the defaults settings using a Web browser:

1.Start the Web browser

2.Click Administration

3.Click PIONEER Changer

4.Click Factory Defaults The factory default setting is restored thrn the DRM-6NX

reboots automatically

FTP

To restore the default settings using FTP:

1.Log in to the DRM-6NX with the command:

ftp <host name>

assigned in your system's host table

2.Enter the user id and password (Use the user id

'root'

which has the default password

(

root

is the user id with the highest priority)

3.Restore the default setting with the command:

get defaults

(The unit will then automatically reboot)

4.Log out using one of the commands depending upon your FTP version

, where

is the name

'pass'

quit, bye

exit

Appendix B: Troubleshooting

Reset Button

To restore the default settings using the Reset button:

1.Turn off the DRM-6NX

2.Press and hold the Reset button while you switch on the DRM-6NX (continue to press the 'Reset' button until the Network indicator flashes at regular twosecond intervals.

Reset button

3.Release the Reset button and wait at least two seconds (one flash of the Network indicator)

4.Press and hold the Reset button for at least five seconds until the Network indicator remains constantly lit

5.Turn off the DRM-6NX then back on again

The factory default setting are now restored.

The Others

7When some 100Base switching HUBs are used,

Collision LEDs may light at 3-second intervals. This is normal behavior and may be ignred.

7With some HUBs, the Link LED may not light. Reseat

the cable until this LED light is on.

7If a 'write error on hard drive' mesage is returned

during caching, re-format the drive with a low-level format (Select Hard Disk on This Server page and click on the Format button)

7When mulitple external DRM-6324Xs or other Pioneer

6-Discs Changers are connected, you must not insert multiple magazines at the same time. Please insert the next magazine after the caching is complete.

7If there are problems when using a Web Browser with

an earlier release than Internet Explorer 3.0x, please upgrade the Web Browser to IE4.0x or an equivalient.

7Once File Rights (Windows Sharing) of the root

directory are changed to Not Shared, the shared name is changed to NoName. Only restoring the factory defaults setting or editing the Root.txt file will clear this condition. The Root.txt file is found in the System/VolumeProperties folder.

Appendix C: Upgrading the Network Cache Changer

This section includes the following information:

÷Obtaining new software ÷Upgrading the PIONEER Network Cache

Changer DRM-6NX

Obtaining New Software

The following software for the DRM-6NX can be updated free of charge: ÷The DRM-6NX software held in

Over the Internet

You may wish to check the PIONEER WWW Home Page

http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/is/products/index.html

to view/download the latest versions of the software for the DRM-6NX Changer. A link to the web site is available on the DRM-6NX Product Home Page.

NOTE:

If you cannot access to the Products web site, you may access to other PIONEER Group’s web site.

United Stateshttp://www.pioneerusa.com/

Europe http://www.pioneer-eur.com/

product.htm

Flash Memory

The software that runs on the DRM-6NX is stored in Flash Memory. This is a memory chip that, like ordinary ROM memory, keeps its contents even when the power is turned off. What makes it unique is the possibility to erase its contents and write new data to it. This means that when software updates are available for your DRM-6NX, you may update the software without having to replace any parts. The new software is simply loaded into the memory over the network.

Flash Memory

Your Dealer

Contact your dealer to check if there has been any new versions of the software. You should have your present version numbers ready to compare against the latest software issues from PIONEER.

Appendix C: Upgrading the Network Cache Canger

Upgrading the Networ Cache Changer

The DRM-6NX software can easily be upgraded over the network using FTP on a TCP/IP network.

To upgrade over the network you will need the following: ÷The file with the new DRM-6NX software. (the name

of this file is of the form

cde_500.bin

for the software release 5.00 for the

Ethernet version of the DRM-6NX)

÷A computer on the network with TCP/IP and FTP ÷The DRM-6NX must also be installed on the network

with TCP/IP as described in “

Address

” on page 14

Follow these steps to upgrade the DRM-6NX:

1.Log in to the DRM-6NX with the command:

ftp <host name>

where

Internet address of your DRM-6NX

2.Enter the user id and the password (use the user id

'root

, which has the default password pass)

3.Issue the command mode

4.Issue the command where software (e.g.

cde_500.bin

product_version.bin

, e.g.

Assigning an Internet

bin

to change to a binary transfer

is the name or

put <software name> flash

is the name of the new

)

Upgrading the Internal Drives

The internal disc drives can be upgraded via the DRM6NX web interface.

Follow these steps to upgrade an internal drive:

1.Make sure that you have the most current version available from the network

2.Start the Web browser

3.In the location/address field, enter the name or Internet address of the DRM-6NX

4.Click Administration

5.Click This DRM-6NX

6.Click on the icon that represents the device you want to upgrade

7.If the firmware upgrade capability is detected for the selected drive, you can click Upgrade Firmware...

8.Locate the new software file and click OK

NOTE:

If you intend to download an earlier version or a beta version, you need to type

FLASH

, to force a flash memory load.

in capitals, i.e.

put <software name>

5.Wait for the flash memory load to finish (normally the flashing requires 1 to 4 minutes. The unit automatically restarts with the new DRM-6NX software active)

6.Log out using the command

quit, bye

exit

depending on your FTP version

NOTE:

With some new firmware, restoring factory default setting is required after upgrading. Please refer the release note attached to the new firmware.

Caution!

Do not to interrupt the file transfer. If the transfer

is interrupted the DRM-6NX may require service / re-initialized by an authorized PIONEER provider.

Instructions on how to carry out the update are also supplied with the new software.

Appendix D: Specifications

Supported Systems

Novell NetWare Microsoft WindowsWindows for Workgroups,

Microsoft LAN Manager IBM LAN Server LAN Server 1.3 and above TCP/IP Supports all UNIX dialects

WWW Internet/Intranet over HTTP 1.0

NetWare 3.11, 3.12, 4.10 and 4.11 Windows 95, 98,

Windows NT v3.51, v4.0 LAN Manager 1.3 and above

through NFS over UDP/IP on TCP/IP network

and HTML 2.0 compatible browsers

Supported Protocols

Novell NetWare NCP over IPX, RIP, SAP. Windows and OS/2SMB over NetBIOS/NetBEUI

and SMB over NetBIOS/TCP/IP.

UNIX NFS over UDP/IP, TCP, ARP,

RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, WINS/ NBNS, SNMP, FTP

WWW HTTP over TCP/IP

Network Management

SNMP MIB-II and private enterprise MIB - Platform independent configuration and management from standard Web browser

Supported Disc Format

NOTE:

This unit does not support the use of CD-DA Audio Discs.

Physical Format Only 2048 Bytes/Block format is

supported in this system. Physical formats to be supported are Mode 1, Mode 2 form 1, Multi-session, and packet write (Variable).

Logical Format Logical format to be supported

is basically ISO9660 (include Rock ridge and Joliet extension).

Performance

Date Throughput <1,300 kbytes/s (100BASE-TX)

<1,050 kbytes/s (10BASE-T)

Hardware Internal Hard Disc Drive

Storage Capacity 5.1 GB Average seek time 9.5ms

Internal CD-ROM Drive

Data transmission speed 1,800 – 3,600 kbytes/s Average access time 75ms

Interface

RJ-45 for 100BASE-TX and 10 BASE-T SCSI connector (SCSI-2 support)

for PIONEER CD/DVD-ROM drives (Up to 5 drives).

Accessories

6-disc magazines x 2 Power cable x 1 Operating instructions x 1 Power button cover x 1 SCSI connector cover x 1 Internal network board serial number label x 1

Others

Power requirementsAC 110 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz

(automatic select) Power consumptionAC 110 V – 240V, 0.62 A Dimensions 212(W) x 454(D) x 153(H) mm 8-11/32(W) x 17-27/32(D) x 6-1/32(H) in. Weight 6.4 kg (14 lb 2 oz) Operating temperature Operating humidity10 % to 80 % Storage temperature

+5 to +35 °C (+41 to +95 °F)

–20 to +60 °C (–9 to +140 °F)

Software Updates

Flash memory allows central and remote updating of the Network Chache Changer Software over the network using FTP over TCP/IP.

Unit: mm

454

439.2 20

150

153

NOTE:

Specification and design subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements.

212

Appendix E: Glossary

AIX Advanced Interactive eXecutive; A version of the UNIX operating system from

IBM that runs on various IBM computers including Mainframe systems

ARP Address Resolution Protocol; A protocol within TCP/IP networks that allows a

host to find the physical address of a node on the same network

BOOTP Boot Protocol; A TCP/IP protocol which allows an Internet node to discover certain

startup information such as its Internet address

BSD Berkeley Software Distribution; University of California, Berkeley additions to the

UNIX operating system

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; A system based on network interface card

addresses for allocating Internet addresses and other configuration information for networked systems

DNS Domain Name Service; Reflects the server names and addresses within a network

DSS Domain SAP/RIP Services; Provides a source of SAP/RIP information in a NetWare

environment

DVD Digital Versatile Disk; An optical disk that store up to 16 times more information than

a standard CD-ROM disk (developed for video, multimedia, etc.)

FAT File Allocation Table; A file system originally invented for the DOS Operating System

FTP File Transfer Protocol; The TCP/IP protocol used for logging in to a network and

transferring files

HTML Hypertext Markup Language; A standard hypertext language used for creating World

Wide Web pages and other hypertext documents

HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol; The TCP/IP protocol for Web based communication

IP Internet Protocol; The TCP/IP session-layer protocol that regulates packet forwarding

by tracking Internet addresses, routing outgoing messages and recognizing incoming messages

LED Light Emitting Diode; A small light acting as an indicator for status or activity MIB Management Information Base; A database of network configuration information

used by SNMP and CMIP to monitor or change network settings

NCP NetWare Core Protocol; Method for Network clients to request services of servers

and for the servers to provide services, such as file and print services

NDS NetWare Directory Services; Manages network resources such as NetWare servers

and volumes

NIS Network Information Services; The security and file-access databases on UNIX

systems, previously known as the 'Yellow Pages'

NTP Network Time Protocol; Used by Internet time servers and their peers to synchronize

clocks as well as automatically organize and maintain the time synchronization of the subnet

Appendix E: Glossary

RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol; A TCP/IP protocol governing the translation of

RISC Reduced Instruction Set Computing; A processor that recognizes only a limited

SAP Service Advertising Protocol; A network name advertising service that file servers

SCSI Small Computer System Interface; A high-speed parallel interface, used to connect

SMB Server Message Blocks; A protocol that makes use of NetBIOS

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol; A TCP/IP protocol for managing and monitoring

TCP Transmission Control Protocol; The connection-oriented, transport-level protocol

UDF Universal Disk Format; A specification developed by OSTA (Optical Storage Technology

a Data-Link Control (DLC) address to an Internet address

number of assembly-language instructions

may use for advertising their existence to network clients

a computer to peripheral devices using just one port

nodes on a network

used in the TCP/IP suite of protocols

Association) for use in optical storage devices. (file format for DVD)

UNIX A 32-bit, multitasking, multiuser Operating Dystem originally developed by AT&T

URL Uniform Resource Locator; A way of specifying the location of publicly, available

information on the Internet

YP Yellow Pages; The security and file-access databases on UNIX systems (now

known as Network Information Services)

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