AXIS StorPoint CD Token Ring - User’s Manual StorPoint™ CD Network CD/DVD Server Token Ring User’s Manual ver 1.
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Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing the AXIS StorPoint™ CD Network CD/DVD Server. This product is developed to make the information stored on CD/DVDs available to all users on a Token Ring network. About This Manual The manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the StorPoint CD in various network environments. It is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the StorPoint CD.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AXIS StorPoint CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AXIS Storage Online CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7 8 9 Section 2 Installing StorPoint CD . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Appendix B Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 The Front Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Restoring Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Running a Diagnostic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Errors when Accessing StorPoint CD or an Inserted Disc . . . . . . .
Section 1: Introduction Section 1 Introduction AXIS StorPoint CD The AXIS StorPoint CD server connects CD/DVD drives to Token Ring networks. All users on the network can share the information on any disc inserted into a connected drive. The enclosure and connectors are designed for installation into a standard CD tower. StorPoint CD is server independent, which means that no software has to be loaded on any server, and no additional software has to be installed on any client.
Section 1: Introduction Features and Benefits File Server Independence The StorPoint CD server is connected as a station in a Token Ring network. To the network StorPoint CD acts as a file server. This means that it is independent of other file servers, i.e. the communication takes place directly between the network client and your StorPoint CD. This results in high performance, reliability and independence of other equipment.
Section 1: Introduction Internet/Intranet Web Server Speed The built-in Web server makes it possible to access data via any standard Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. The support includes configuration, management and disc access. By using a 32-bit RISC processor and cache memory expandable up to 32 MB, data throughput of up to 1300 kB/sec is obtained – ample speed for demanding CD applications.
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD Section 2 Installing StorPoint CD This section includes the setup procedures for getting your StorPoint CD server up and running: Stage 1 - Connecting StorPoint CD to the network Stage 2 - Assigning an IP address Stage 3 - Setting system parameters You should then proceed to the relevant sections of the manual depending on your network environment: “Section 3 - Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB)” “Section 4 - NetWare (NCP)” “Section 5 - UNIX (NFS)” “Section 6 - Web Browser (H
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD Connecting StorPoint CD to the Network Before You Begin Procedure Always consult the Network Administrator before making changes to the network configuration. To connect your StorPoint CD to your network, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the power. 2. Set the ring speed of the StorPoint CD server to the ring speed of the network (4 or 16 Mb/s) using the ring speed switch. Carefully slide the switch to the left to change to 4Mb/s.
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD Assigning an IP Address To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must assign an appropriate IP address to your StorPoint CD. For example, this is needed in order to access the StorPoint CD Web interface. Note: Setting the IP address is not needed if you are not using IP addressing on your network, i.e.
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD Methods for Setting the IP Address You can set the IP address using one of these methods, depending on your network operating environment: Method Network environments See ...
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD Example The serial number of your StorPoint CD is 0002313E5207 and you want to assign it the IP address 192.16.253.80. Your Windows client has the IP address 192.16.6.40. You enter the following in the location/address field: 3E5207_253_80 AXIS IP Installer StorPoint CD will retrieve the first two groups of the new IP address from the subnet where the client issues the broadcast.
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD ARP in Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT Perform the following commands to download the IP address and verify correct Internet communication in Windows 95/98 and Windows NT. Start a DOS window and type the following command: Syntax Windows 95 arp -s ping where is the IP address of your Windows 95 PC. Example Windows 95 arp -s 192.16.253.80 00-02-31-10-00-86 171.16.6.40 ping 192.16.
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD ARP in UNIX and OS/2 Follow these steps to download the IP address and verify the communication in UNIX and OS/2: 1. Type the following command: arp -s temp 2. Ping the unit as follows: ping Example: arp -s 192.16.253.80 00:02:31:10:00:86 temp ping 192.16.253.80 The host will return ‘192.16.253.80 is alive’, or some similar message to indicate that the address has been set and the communication is established.
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD DHCP in Windows NT, NetWare and UNIX Follow these steps 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” on how to do this.
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD BOOTP in UNIX Follow these steps to use BOOTP in UNIX: 1. Append the following entry to your boot table (typically /etc/bootptab): :ht=:vm=:\ :ha=:ip=:\ :sm=:gw= where: ht = tr for Token Ring vm = rfc1048 ha = The Hardware or node address, i.e.
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD System Settings StorPoint CD can be configured using one of these tools: • • Accessing the StorPoint CD Web Pages Web browser - The StorPoint CD Web interface, which is the preferred administration tool. Requires the IP address to be set. See description below. Text editor - The StorPoint CD text files. Refer to “Text Editor ” on page 95. However, hard disk caching cannot be performed from this interface.
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD 4. The This StorPoint page is displayed. From this page you can edit the system settings and display information about the connected drives. You can also view the current configuration settings, shutdown the server, restart the server and restore the factory default settings. The icons displayed to the left represent all the units connected to the SCSI bus listed by SCSI ID.
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD Shutting Down the StorPoint CD If you need to shut down your StorPoint CD after the installation, make sure it is shut down safely otherwise you risk loosing data. Do NOT turn off the power before StorPoint CD has been shut down. You can shut down your StorPoint CD using one of these methods: • • Web Browser Web browser Editing the config.ini file 1. On the This StorPoint page, click the Shutdown Server button. Shutdown Server button 2.
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD Server Password Default Password To protect the system files, it is important that you set the Server password. The Server password is used in basically all protocols, i.e. HTTP, NetWare (NCP), Windows (SMB), SNMP and FTP. For example, a user will be prompted for the Server password when trying to access the Administration Web pages for the first time during a session. By default, the Server password is set to pass. To set the Server password, follow these steps: 1.
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD Date & Time 1. On the This StorPoint page, click Settings to open the Server Settings dialog box. 2. Open the Date & Time page. 3. Specify the time zone in which StorPoint CD operates. Refer to “Time Zone Parameter Values ” on page 90. 4.
Section 2: Installing StorPoint CD TCP/IP The installation wizard is a convenient way to specify the Internet-related settings for your StorPoint CD. 1. Click Network Settings. 2. Click Wizard . The Network Settings Wizard dialog appears. 3. Choose TCP/IP. Click Start to proceed with the installation. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. When finished, click Close. 5. Click Detailed View . The Protocols dialog box appears. 6. Select the TCP/IP tab and verify the settings. 7. Click OK.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Section 3 Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) This section outlines the required configuration settings for running your StorPoint CD in the Microsoft and IBM (SMB) network environment, i.e. Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups or OS/2. It also describes how to set up access restrictions.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Access Control Access control is used for restricting access to the shared discs in StorPoint CD. In the Windows (SMB) environment, you can select whether you want to use user-level or share-level access control. User-level Access Control User-level access control allows you to define rights for discs/volumes based on as whom the user logged into the domain.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) 5. Choose Windows (SMB). Click Start to proceed with the installation. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. When finished, click Close. 7. Click Detailed View . The Protocols dialog box appears. 8. Select the Windows (SMB) tab and verify the settings. 9. Click OK. Notes: Context sensitive online help is available for all parameters. The parameter list is described in detail in “Appendix A - Parameter List ” .
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Managing Shares in User-level Access Control Important! Defining Shares The system files are protected by default. All users that belong to the administrator groups in the domain have administrator rights on StorPoint CD. All members of the domain have permissions to read and execute files on all the discs. You cannot use Server Manager in Windows NT to manage the shares on your StorPoint CD. By default, all new discs are shared automatically.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Managing Access Rights in Windows NT Environments Notes: In Windows NT environments, access rights are managed from Windows NT Explorer. It is not possible to manage access rights from Windows 95/98 Explorer or from the StorPoint CD Web interface. The access rights are additive which means that the user’s access rights are the summary of the rights granted from individual assignments and group memberships.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Managing Access Rights in OS/2 Environments To manage access rights in OS/2 environments, follow these steps: 1. Start your Web browser, and enter the name or IP address of your StorPoint CD in the location/address field. 2. Click admin. You will be prompted for the user name and Server password. By default, these are set to root and pass. 3. Click Discs & Drives. 4. Locate the resource you want to share or protect in the file tree, and click Access Rights .
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Managing Shares in Share-level Access Control By default, all new discs are shared automatically. If you want to change a share, i.e. remove it or change the name, follow the procedure outlined below: 1. Start your Web browser, and enter the name or IP address of your StorPoint CD in the location/address field. 2. Click admin. You will be prompted for the user name and Server password. By default, these are set to root and pass. 3. Click Disc & Drives. 4.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Accessing the Discs StorPoint CD makes your networked CD/DVDs available to anyone who has the appropriate privileges on the network. Users will access StorPoint CD just as any other workstation or file server. The way you access the StorPoint CD resources depends on your network environment: Notes: General Disc Settings Network environments See ... Windows 95/98 & Windows NT page 33 Windows for Workgroups 3.x page 35 Windows NT 3.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) 5. Click Access Rights . The Access Rights dialog box appears: 6. Select the General tab. You can specify the following settings: • Name - The volume name that will be presented to the clients. If left blank, the volume label will be used. • Description - The description that will be displayed in Windows Explorer. • User Limit - The number of users that will have access to the disc. To disable this function, enter the value 0 into this field. 7. Click OK.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) If you cannot find StorPoint CD under Entire Network, refer to “Alternative Method ” on page 34. 4. Double-click the entry for your StorPoint CD. The default name is Axis, where are the six last digits of the StorPoint CD serial number. 5. To map one of the StorPoint CD resources, locate: • Root for root level access • Volumes for access to all the discs • the volume name for access to an individual disc, e.g. office97 6.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) 6. Click OK. StorPoint CD is ready for use. Windows for Workgroups 3.x In Windows for Workgroups on an SMB client, follow these steps: 1. Start File Manager. 2. From the Disk menu, select Connect Network Drive… Double-click Workgroup. The following dialog is displayed. You may have to click Browse>> to see the complete dialog. 3. In the top listing, double-click the entry for your StorPoint CD.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Note: If you cannot find the StorPoint CD, enter \\AXIS\root, in the Path box and click OK. 4. From the bottom listing, select one of the StorPoint CD resources: • Root for root level access • Volumes for access to all the discs • the volume name for access to an individual disc, e.g. office 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.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) OS/2 Warp 4 1. Double-click the Connection icon. 2. Open Network, File and Print Client Resource Browser. 3. Double-click your StorPoint CD. 4. Select the resource you want to map to a drive letter. 5. From the Selected menu, select Assign drive. IBM Peer for OS/2 Make sure you have IBM Peer for OS/2 installed. If not, see the instructions in “Alternative Method ” on page 39. 1. Double-click the OS/2 Peer icon.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) 2. Double-click the Sharing and Connecting icon to open this window: Any active connections you have will be listed in the window. 3. From the Connection menu, select Create. This dialog is displayed: 4. In the Workstation field, type AXIS, where are the last six digits of your StorPoint CD serial number. 5.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Alternative Method If you do not have Peer for OS/2, you can map StorPoint CD to a drive letter using the net use command. Follow these steps: 1. Open an OS/2 window. 2. Use the net use command to mount StorPoint CD. At the OS/2 prompt, type: net use : \\AXIS\ where are the six last digits of your StorPoint CD serial number and is any shared StorPoint CD folder. 3.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Notes: If you are using DOS within Windows 95 or Windows NT 4, 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:\AXIS18025C\VOLUMES\>CD “PRODUCT INFORMATION Windows NT gives the additional facility of using the * wildcard.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Installing the Software Follow these steps to install AXIS StorPoint DISCO: 1. Locate and run the setup file, DiscoSetup200.exe. The software is available free of charge on the Axis Web site and on the AXIS Online CD. 2. You will be asked where to unpack the setup files. Then the AXIS StorPoint DISCO Setup Welcome dialog will then be displayed. 3. Choose which setup type you want to install: Standalone or Client/Server. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) The AXIS StorPoint DISCO Folder When successfully installed, AXIS StorPoint DISCO is available through the AXIS StorPoint DISCO folder found under My Computer in Windows Explorer. In the standalone and server versions, the AXIS StorPoint DISCO folder originally contains two folders: • • New Folders Shortcuts Finding Discs and Launch Objects All Discs - This folder lists all the CD/DVDs detected on the network. My Favorites - This folder is originally empty.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) AXIS StorPoint DISCO Settings Note: Automatic Searches To specify the program settings, click File | AXIS StorPoint DISCO Settings. The dialog contents depends on which version of the AXIS StorPoint DISCO you are running. The example above shows the server version. AXIS StorPoint DISCO can automatically scan the network in order to detect the most recently attached storage servers and inserted discs.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Launch Objects AXIS StorPoint DISCO version 2.00 includes an application launcher that allows you to create and use launch objects. These launch objects are similar to Windows shortcuts, but they have much more functionality. A launch object can: • • • Start programs and documents from anywhere on the network Automatically map and unmap drive letters Initiate a series of actions related to the launched application, e.g.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Mapping Discs It is useful and sometimes necessary to assign (map) a drive letter to a shared networked resource that you connect to often. Some software will not run properly unless it finds data at root level. Within AXIS StorPoint DISCO, drives letters can be mapped to discs manually or automatically. Manual Mapping To map a disc manually, follow these steps: 1. Locate the disc you want to be mapped. 2. Right-click the disc and select Map Disc...
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Note: AutoMapping a Particular Disc To change the settings, right-click the folder and select Properties. Open the AutoMapping page. To define the AutoMapping options for a particular disc: 1. Right-click the disc and select Properties. 2. Open the AutoMapping page. 3. Select the desired option by clicking the appropriate radio button. You can select Map several paths... to map a set of discs simultaneously. 4. Click OK.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Client Installation To set up the client part of the client/server version, you need to carry out the following: • • • Creating Public Folders Create public folders Edit the client setup script (optional) Install the client version on the client user’s computers A public folder can contain discs and launch objects. The administrator prepares a set of folders and then makes these available as public folders.
Section 3: Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) To edit this script: 1. Click File | AXIS StorPoint DISCO Settings. 2. Open the Client Setup page. 3. Click the Create Setup Script button. A wizard will guide you through the screens in the dialog. The script is stored under the filename sscript.ini in the location specified at the top of the page.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) Section 4 NetWare (NCP) This section outlines the required configuration settings for running your StorPoint CD in the Novell NetWare environment, how to set up access restrictions and accessing the discs. StorPoint CD supports a maximum of 1000 users in NetWare.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) Installation as an NDS Server If used as an NDS server, StorPoint CD must first be installed in the NDS tree. The most convenient way to do this is using the installation wizard available from the StorPoint CD Web interface, see “Wizard” on page 50. However, if you do not have TCP/IP, you must use a text editor and edit the configuration file manually. Refer to “Text Editor” on page 51.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) 3. Click admin. You will be prompted for the user name and the Server password. By default, these are set to root and pass. 4. Click Network Settings. 5. Click Wizard . The Network Settings Wizard dialog appears. 6. Choose NetWare (NCP) to set up the StorPoint CD for your NetWare clients. Click Start to proceed with the installation. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen. When finished, click Close. 8. Click Detailed View . The Protocols dialog box appears. 9.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) 3. Use a standard text editor such as Notepad to edit the configuration parameters. From Windows Explorer or File Manager, locate the StorPoint CD configuration file, config.ini which is located in the System/ServerProperties folder. 4. Enter the appropriate settings for these parameters: Parameter name Value Description TimeZone = Must be set to the correct time zone that StorPoint CD is operating in. See “Time Zone Parameter Values” on page 90.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) Example (NDS settings): Your StorPoint CD is placed in Eastern United States. The name of your NDS tree is ACMECORP, the name of the context where you wish to install StorPoint CD is Corp.Acme, and the administrator's name is Admin.Acme. Specify these parameters: [Server] TimeZone TimeSyncSource ...
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) Installation Errors in NetWare NDS If you experience problems when installing your StorPoint CD in a NetWare NDS network, errors that occur will be written to a file named logfile.txt located in the System/ServerProperties folder. You can display the log file on the Event Log page within the StorPoint CD Web interface.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) Access Control The way you manage security in NetWare depends on the mode you are using: • NDS mode • Bindery mode without user authentication • Bindery mode with user authentication StorPoint CD acts as a normal NetWare file server, which means that you use standard procedures such as NWAdmin, SYSCON and Filer for handling security.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) Setting Security Rights in NetWare NDS Because StorPoint CD acts as a normal NDS file server, its NDS security rights can be set using standard procedures, e.g. ConsoleOne or NWAdmin. To make all the discs available to some users only, follow these steps: 1. Login using an account with Supervisor rights. 2. Start the NWAdmin. 3. Remove the [Public] trustee from the root of the SYS volume. 4. Add the new trustee assignments to the root of the SYS volume.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) NetWare Bindery With Authentication Important! If user access control is required, you must specify an authentication server in the Bind Authentication parameter. StorPoint CD 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 StorPoint CD. However, several StorPoint CDs can share this license.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) Setting Security Rights in NetWare Bindery The security rights can be set using standard procedures, e.g. Filer. To make all the discs available to some users only, follow these steps: 1. Login as Supervisor on StorPoint CD. In order for Filer to access StorPoint CD, 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 AXIS_NW/SYS:. 4.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) Accessing the Discs StorPoint CD makes your networked CD/DVDs available to anyone who has the appropriate privileges on the network. Users will access StorPoint CD just as any other workstation or file server. You use your standard NetWare client to access the networked discs: Notes: General Disc Settings Network environments See ... Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4 (NDS) page 60 Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4 (Bindery) page 62 Windows for Workgroups 3.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) 5. Click Access Rights . The Access Rights dialog box appears: 6. Select the General tab. You can specify the following settings: • Name - The volume name that will be presented to the clients. If left blank, the volume label will be used. • Description - The description that will be displayed in Windows Explorer. • User Limit - The number of users that will have access to the disc. To disable this function, enter the value 0 into this field. 7. Click OK.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) 3. Expand Entire Network and open the Novell Directory Servers folder. 4. Locate your StorPoint CD. The default name is AXIS_NW_SYS, where are the last six digits of the StorPoint CD serial number. Expand the Volumes folders to display all the discs: 5. To map a StorPoint CD resource to a drive letter, select: • AXIS_NW_SYS for root level access • Volumes for access to all the discs • the volume name for access to an individual disc, e.g. office97 6.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4 (Bindery Mode) In Windows 95/98 and Windows NT on a Novell NetWare client for bindery mode, follow these steps to map your StorPoint CD: 1. Start Windows Explorer. 2. Expand Network Neighborhood. The available resources are displayed: Note: Depending on your version of Windows Explorer, your screen may differ from the screen shown in this example. 3. Expand Entire Network and then open the NetWare Servers folder. 4.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) 6. Once you are logged on to StorPoint CD, expand the SYS and Volumes folders to display all the discs: 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.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) Windows for Workgroups 3.x (NDS Mode) In Windows for Workgroups on a Novell NetWare client for NDS, follow these steps: 1. Start File Manager and select Network Connections from the Disk menu. If you also have Microsoft Network installed, you may have to click the NetWare... button. 2. Click the NetWare Connections button on the toolbar. A screen similar to this is displayed: 3. Select the entry for your StorPoint CD.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) 6. Double-click AXIS_NW_SYS and then VOLUMES to display this screen: 7. Select a drive letter in the Drives listing. 8. In the Resources listing, select a StorPoint CD resource: • AXIS_NW_SYS for root level access • Volumes for access to all the discs • the volume name for access to an individual disc, e.g. OFFICE 9. Click Map to map your StorPoint CD to the selected drive letter. 10.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) Windows for Workgroups 3.x (Bindery Mode) In Windows for Workgroups on a Novell NetWare client for bindery mode, follow these steps: 1. Start File Manager and select Network Connections from the Disk menu. If you also have Microsoft Network installed, you may have to click the NetWare... button. 2. Click NetWare Servers in the Resources listing. 3. Locate the entry for your StorPoint CD.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) 5. Click Drive Connections. Double-click AXIS_NW\SYS and then open the VOLUMES folder. 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. 6. Select a drive letter in the Drives listing. 7.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) Windows NT 3.51 (NDS Mode) On Windows NT 3.51 on an Novell NetWare client for NDS, follow these steps: 1. Start File Manager. 2. From the Disk menu, select Connect Network Drive… 3. In the listing, open the Novell Directory Servers folder. 4. Open the NDS tree and the context in which StorPoint CD is installed. The default name is AXIS_NW_SYS, where are the six last digits of the StorPoint CD serial number. 5.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) Windows NT 3.51 (Bindery Mode) On Windows NT 3.51 on an Novell NetWare client for bindery mode, follow these steps: 1. Start File Manager. 2. From the Disk menu, select Connect Network Drive… 3. In the listing, open the IntranetWare Servers folder. 4. Double-click the entry for your new StorPoint CD. The default name is AXIS_NW, where are the six last digits of the StorPoint CD serial number. 5.
Section 4: NetWare (NCP) DOS When you are using DOS in NetWare, you use the map command to mount your StorPoint CD. Follow these steps: 1. At the DOS prompt of a NetWare file server, type: map root :=AXIS /: where are the six last digits of your StorPoint CD serial number and is the StorPoint CD folder you want to map. 2. To make the connections permanent, edit your autoexec.bat file to include your map commands.
Section 5: UNIX (NFS) Section 5 UNIX (NFS) This section outlines the required configuration settings for running your StorPoint CD in the UNIX (NFS) environment, how to set up access restrictions and how to mount the StorPoint CD resources. Note: Make sure you have set the Internet address as described in “Assigning an IP Address” on page 12.
Section 5: UNIX (NFS) Access Control To grant access to the StorPoint CD resources in the UNIX (NFS) environment, you add clients with specific host names or IP addresses to the NFS export list. You can also specify a range of IP addresses. 1. Click Discs & Drives. 2. To make all of the discs available to some clients only: • Locate the Volumes folder in the file tree. To protect one or several resources, but grant access to the other resources: • Locate the resource you want to protect in the file tree.
Section 5: UNIX (NFS) Note: Per file access control is configured by using native utilities such as chown, chgrp and chmod, on the mounted exports. Accessing the Discs StorPoint CD integrates into your network operating system just like any other file server. Thus you can use standard commands to access it. To access the discs from your UNIX applications, you must first mount StorPoint CD to make the data available to your system.
Section 5: UNIX (NFS) Notes: To increase performance, you can set the buffer size to 8192 as an option in the mount command on most UNIX systems, e.g. mount -o rsize=8192 : NFS for PC General Disc Settings Different UNIX systems may have different mount command options. See the manual page on the client system. StorPoint CD can also be accessed using third party NFS software for PC computers. If you run a TCP/IP network, this is an alternative to SMB.
Section 6: Web Browser (HTTP) Section 6 Web Browser (HTTP) This section describes how to configure your StorPoint CD for use via its Web interface, i.e. the File View page. StorPoint CD supports HTTP over TCP/IP, which means that it works as a Web server available on the Internet and intranets.
Section 6: Web Browser (HTTP) Network Settings You use the Administration Web pages to configure your StorPoint CD. Wizard The installation wizard is a convenient way to set up your StorPoint CD for your network environments. 1. Start your Web browser, and enter the name or IP address of your StorPoint CD in the location/address field. 2. Click admin. You will be prompted for the user name and the Server password. By default, these are set to root and pass. 3. Click Network Settings. 4. Click Wizard .
Section 6: Web Browser (HTTP) External Link You can add a customized link on the File View 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. Follow these steps: 1. Click Network Settings. 2. Click Detailed View . 3. Select the Web (HTTP) tab. • In the URL to Page field, specify the full path to the page, e.g. http://www.company.com.
Section 6: Web Browser (HTTP) Access Control All users will always have access to the StorPoint CD File View page. However, individual discs can be protected by password. If required, you can limit Web browser access to the Administration pages only. Use the Administration pages within the StorPoint CD Web interface for access control. Refer to “Accessing the StorPoint CD Web Pages” on page 19.
Section 6: Web Browser (HTTP) Disable User Access To disable user access from the Web browser and thus limit access to the Administration pages only, follow these steps: 1. Click Network Settings. 2. Click Detailed View . 3. Open the Web (HTTP) page. 4. Uncheck the Enable access to volumes via Web browser (HTTP) check box. 5. Click OK. Accessing the Discs To access the discs from a Web browser, follow these steps: 1. Start the Web browser. 2.
Section 7: Monitoring StorPoint CD Section 7 Monitoring StorPoint CD This section describes the following monitoring tools: Tools 80 See ...
Section 7: Monitoring StorPoint CD Event Log The event log is stored in the logfile.txt file located in the System/ServerProperties folder. In the event log, StorPoint CD writes information such as: Information, e.g. completed tasks Warnings, e.g. hard disk full Errors, e.g. installation failures To display the event log, follow these steps: 1. Start your Web browser, and enter the name or IP address of your StorPoint CD in the location/address field. 2. Click admin.
Section 7: Monitoring StorPoint CD Statistics To display the statistics: 1. Start your Web browser, and enter the name or IP address of your StorPoint CD in the location/address field. 2. Click admin. You will be prompted for the user name and Server password. By default, these are set to root and pass. 3. Click Statistics. StorPoint CD presents statistics such as: • • • 82 Server up-time. Cache hit ratio in the RAM cache. List of users who are currently connected in each particular network environment.
Section 7: Monitoring StorPoint CD E-mail (SMTP) To specify the settings for your e-mail facilities: 1. Start your Web browser and enter the name or IP address of your StorPoint CD in the location/address field. 2. Click admin. You will be prompted for the user name and Server password. By default, these are set to root and pass. 3. Click Network Settings within the Administration Web pages. 4. Click Detailed View . The Protocols dialog box appears. 5. Select the E-mail (SMTP) tab.
Section 7: Monitoring StorPoint CD AXIS MIB The AXIS MIB includes a large number of objects that can be categorized as follows: • Menu objects - used for viewing and changing the StorPoint CD configuration from the NMS program. • Status and administration objects - used for monitoring StorPoint CD and storing parameter settings. • Trap objects - used for alarm at various error conditions. To add the AXIS MIB to your NMS software: 1. Get the MIB file from the following location: ftp://ftp.axis.
Section 7: Monitoring StorPoint CD AXIS ThinWizard AXIS ThinWizard provides a convenient interface for locating and managing all the AXIS Servers on your network. AXIS ThinWizard runs on Windows NT, Windows 95/98 and UNIX. Note: Installing AXIS ThinWizard Accessing AXIS ThinWizard AXIS ThinWizard requires the IP address of your StorPoint CD to be set. Refer to “Assigning an IP Address” on page 12. AXIS ThinWizard is included on the AXIS Storage Online CD.
Section 7: Monitoring StorPoint CD Creating a Network Group Before you can access your StorPoint CD via AXIS ThinWizard, you must first create an appropriate network group. A network group is defined by the specific IP address ranges and server types i.e. storage servers, print servers etc. that are included. Follow these steps to create a network group: 1. Click Network Groups in the AXIS ThinWizard main menu. 2. Click Create. 3. The Create Network Group page opens. Type a name for the new network group.
Appendix A: Parameter List Appendix A Parameter List This section includes the StorPoint CD parameter list. It also explains the StorPoint CD directory structure and how to edit the configuration settings. The Configuration File This table shows the parameter list stored in the config.ini file located in the System/ServerProperties folder, see the “Directory Structure ” on page 91. The middle column shows the default values, when applicable.
Appendix A: Parameter List Parameter name PrimaryDNS Value = 0.0.0.0 SecondaryDNS = 0.0.0.
Appendix A: Parameter List Parameter name TrapDestination Value = 0.0.0.0 TrapCommunityName = public SystemContact = SystemName = SystemLocation = AuthenticationTrap = disabled [NetWare] NWEnable IPXEnable Frame_802.
Appendix A: Parameter List Parameter name Administrator Address Mail Log Events Time Zone Parameter Values Value = = no Description The administrator’s e-mail address. No means that no log events will be sent via e-mail to the administrator. Error means that only errors will be sent to the administrator. Warning means that only warnings will be sent to the administrator.
Appendix A: Parameter List Directory Structure StorPoint CD 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 StorPoint CD is outlined below: System DeviceProperties ServerProperties VolumeProperties Volumes Disc1 Disc2 Disc3 .... Root or SYS The purpose of each folder is explained on the following pages. The System folder The System folder includes configuration information about StorPoint CD, e.g.
Appendix A: Parameter List 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 are accessed through this folder. By default, the Volumes folder is available to all users. However, the Administrator can set a password to protect it.
Appendix A: Parameter List Web Browser If your network supports TCP/IP, you can display and edit the StorPoint CD parameter list using a standard Web browser: • • Note: Netscape Navigator version 4.0 or higher, or Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher You must first assign a valid IP address as described in “Assigning an IP Address ” on page 12. 1. Start your Web browser, and enter the name or IP address of the StorPoint CD in the location/address field. Example: http://192.16.253.80 2.
Appendix A: Parameter List FTP You can retrieve the configuration parameters of your StorPoint CD using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP is supported by most operating environments. Follow these instructions: 1. Start a DOS session. Caution! Windows 95 only: Change directory not to overwrite any of your system files. See the caution note below. Windows 95 has a directory called config that contains important system files.
Appendix A: Parameter List Text Editor If you do not have TCP/IP on your network, you can edit the StorPoint CD parameter list and access control parameters via the text files. Use your preferred text editor to make updates to the files. You submit the new settings to StorPoint CD by simply saving the files. To activate the new settings it is necessary to restart your StorPoint CD. You can do this by setting the Restart parameter to yes.
Appendix A: Parameter List 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 --...
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Appendix B Troubleshooting This section provides useful information to help you resolve any difficulty you might have with your StorPoint CD, namely: Problem See ...
Appendix B: Troubleshooting The Front Panel Indicators The front panel indicators show the status of your StorPoint CD. The indicators have the following functions: • • • • Normal Conditions Status - Flashes during startup and turns solid green when your StorPoint CD is ready for use. SCSI - Flashes to indicate activity on the SCSI bus. Network - Flashes to indicate the presence of network traffic. Power - Indicates that power is connected to the StorPoint CD unit.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Error Conditions This table shows various error conditions: Event Action New firmware required. Flash loading via FTP possible. Illegal serial number. Return unit. RED * Error in Flash PROM. Return unit. RED ** Error in DRAM. Return unit. RED ** Error in DRAM expansion module. Replace DIMM module. RED / AMBER Fatal SCSI error. Return unit. Drive disconnected or not working properly. Check drive connection.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Restoring Factory Default Settings If required, you can restore the factory default settings to your StorPoint CD. This might be needed if you have disabled all the network protocols, or if you have lost the Server password. You can use any of these methods: • Web browser • config.ini • Push button Step by step instructions for each method are given below.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Config.ini To restore the defaults settings using the config.ini file: 1. Locate the config.ini file using your standard file manager tool. You will find it in the Root/System/ServerProperties folder. 2. Use your preferred text editor and change the Factory Defaults parameter to configuration, volumeProperties or all. You will find the Factory Defaults parameter under the [Server] section. 3. Change the Restart parameter to yes.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Running a Diagnostic Test The StorPoint CD Web pages include a diagnostic test that you can run in order to check the memory and the performance of the connected drives.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Errors when Accessing StorPoint CD or an Inserted Disc If you get error messages when trying to access your StorPoint CD or a disc: LED Indicators Consult the error table in section “Error Conditions ” on page 99 to see if the front panel indicators can help you identify the problem. SCSI Chain Check the SCSI chain and ensure that all the drives are switched on and that only the last unit is terminated.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Low Transfer Rates when Using Disc Changers Disc changer flutter can occur if a user requests access to a disc when another user is already reading data from another disc. The changer may then attempt to service both requests by repeatedly changing between the two discs and transferring a small amount of data each time. Because of the relatively long time needed to change discs, the data transfer rate to both users will become unacceptably low.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Problems Running CD/DVD Applications Drive Letter Mapping If you have inserted a disc successfully, but the software on it refuses to run or produces error messages, the software may expect the CD/DVD data to be at root level. This is often the case with installation programs. In the NetWare and Microsoft & IBM networking environments, you then need to map that disc to a drive letter of its own. In NetWare, the Show All Volumes parameter must be enabled.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Problems Connecting in a PureIP Environment SLP Parameters In the PureIP environment, make sure your StorPoint CD is properly configured for SLP. SLP (Service Location Protocol) is a protocol for locating resources in IP networks. You can specify a SLP scope list and directory agents for StorPoint CD. From the StorPoint CD Web interface, you find the SLP settings on the Network Settings | Detailed View | TCP/IP page.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Name Resolution Problems in Windows (SMB) If you cannot find your StorPoint CD on your Windows (SMB) network, the reason might be a name resolution problem. Find Computer Flush Name Cache Workgroup Use WINS or LMHOST When you have installed StorPoint CD, it takes a while before it shows up in the browser list in Network Neighborhood.
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Problems Locating the Domain Controller in Windows (SMB) If there is a problem locating the primary domain controller when using userlevel security mode in Windows (SMB), all users will be denied access to StorPoint CD. Web Browser You can verify the configuration settings from the StorPoint CD Web interface. Within the Administration Web pages, click Network Settings | Detailed View, and select the Windows (SMB) tab to do that.
Appendix C: Upgrading StorPoint CD Appendix C Upgrading StorPoint CD This section includes the following information: Task See ... Obtaining new software page 109 Upgrading the firmware page 110 Extending the RAM memory page 112 Obtaining New Software The following software for StorPoint CD can be updated free of charge: Note: Over the Internet Anonymous FTP Your Dealer • • • The StorPoint CD software held in Flash memory AXIS StorPoint DISCO AXIS ThinWizard.
Appendix C: Upgrading StorPoint CD Upgrading the Firmware Using AXIS ThinWizard AXIS ThinWizard enables batch upgrading of several AXIS Servers. The program retrieves the new software from the Axis Web site automatically. For more information about AXIS ThinWizard, refer to “AXIS ThinWizard” on page 85. Follow these steps to upgrade the StorPoint CD using AXIS ThinWizard: 1. Start the Web browser and enter the name or IP address of the AXIS ThinWizard server in the location/address field.
Appendix C: Upgrading StorPoint CD Using FTP The StorPoint CD firmware can easily be upgraded over the network using FTP on a TCP/IP network. You will need the following: • The file with the new StorPoint CD software. The name of this file is of the form product_version.bin, e.g. cde4tr_531.bin for the software release 5.31 for the Token Ring version of the StorPoint CD. • A computer on the network with TCP/IP and FTP.
Appendix C: Upgrading StorPoint CD Extending the RAM Memory To increase the performance of your StorPoint CD, you can increase the basic 16 MB of RAM to 32 MB. The extra cache memory will speed up data flow rates, especially when several users are accessing the same disc. Memory Module You can add one memory module of 16 MB in size: • • • • • 5 volts 4*4 MB chip CAS before RAS refresh Fast Page Mode capability 2 kB refresh cycles.
Appendix C: Upgrading StorPoint CD Installation Procedure Follow these steps to add the memory module: 1. Unplug the power supply from your StorPoint CD. 2. Remove the server casing. Front Position X5 Position X6 3. Mount the memory module by sliding it into the X6 socket at an angle of 45 degrees. Once the module is fully inserted, press it downwards towards the PCB, until the socket locks the module into place. Caution! Always use an antistatic bracelet when handling the memory modules. 4.
Appendix D: Tower and Drive Installation Appendix D Tower and Drive Installation This appendix includes the procedures for installing your StorPoint CD server in a tower and connecting the drives. Hardware Inventory Unpack and inspect all parts for damage. Contact your dealer if anything is missing. All packaging materials are recyclable.
Appendix D: Tower and Drive Installation Physical Description Familiarize yourself with your StorPoint CD. This information provides a useful reference during the installation. Front panel indicators Push button SCSI connector Power supply UTP LED Indicators STP Ring speed switch The StorPoint CD front panel LED indicators show the status of the unit. The indicators have the following functions: • Status - Flashes during startup.
Appendix D: Tower and Drive Installation Serial Number The StorPoint CD serial number is found on the labels at the underside of the server unit and at the back of the tower. You will need to know the serial number of the unit if you are setting the IP address manually. Network Connector Note: SCSI Connector Push Button Ring Speed Switch 00408C3E5207 StorPoint CD is equipped with network connectors for STP (Media Type 1) and UTP (Media Type 3).
Appendix D: Tower and Drive Installation 4. Fix the StorPoint CD unit with the four screws supplied. Use the upper or lower holes depending on type of tower and mounting. Caution! The length of the screws must not exceed 0.2 inch (5 mm). If they do, internal components may become damaged. 5. Attach the power cord to the StorPoint CD unit . The power supply connector is a standard PC 4-pin power supply connector (12 and 5 V DC).
Appendix D: Tower and Drive Installation Connecting Drives to StorPoint CD A single StorPoint CD server can service up to 7 CD/DVD drives. Each unit on the SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI address. To work properly, the bus must be electrically terminated at both ends. Caution! Connecting the SCSI Drives Always make sure that power is not connected to the StorPoint CD unit or any of the drives when making changes to the SCSI chain.
Appendix E: Technical Specifications Appendix E Technical Specifications Supported Systems Novell NetWare Microsoft Windows OS/2 TCP/IP Web Browser NetWare 3.11, 3.12, 4.10, 4.11 and 5.0. Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000. OS/2 Warp 4, IBM Peer for OS/2. Supports all UNIX/Linux dialects through NFS over UDP/IP on TCP/IP networks. Internet/intranet over HTTP 1.0 and HTML 2.0 compatible browsers.
Appendix E: Technical Specifications Power Supply Dimensions Weight Environmental Via 4-pin power connector: 12V DC (0.5 A) and 5V DC (3 A). Height: 1.7 in (4.3 cm), Width: 5.9 in (14.9 cm), Depth: 8.8 in (22.4 cm). 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg). Temperature: 40-105°F (5-40°C). Humidity: 20-80% RHG, non-condensing. Year 2000 Compliance StorPoint CD is year 2000 compliant. Approvals EMC Safety Warranty CE: EN 55022/1994, EN 50082-1/1992. FCC Subpart B Class A. EN 60950, UL1950.
Appendix F: Glossary Appendix F 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. ARP cannot be used over routers. BOOTP Boot Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol, which allows an Internet node to discover certain startup information such as its IP address.
Appendix F: Glossary DSS 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. Flash Memory FTP Flash Memory 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.
Appendix F: Glossary RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol. A TCP/IP protocol governing the translation of a Data-Link Control (DLC) address to an IP address. A request made to an active RARP daemon initiates a search of the Ethernet Address Table for an entry matching the unit’s Ethernet address. If a matching entry is found, the daemon then downloads the IP address to the device. RARP operates within a single network segment only, i.e. it does not work over routers.
Index Index A D access rights NetWare bindery 56 NetWare NDS 55 UNIX 72 Web (HTTP) 78 Administration Web pages 19 anonymous FTP 109 ARP 15, 16 assigning an IP address 12 authentication server 56 AutoMap folders 45 AutoMapping 45 AXCDEX 105 AXIS IP Installer 14 AXIS MIB 84 AXIS Storage Online CD 9 AXIS StorPoint DISCO 40 AXIS ThinWizard 85, 110 Axis User Group 120 axis_cd.
Index F M factory default settings 100 file rights general settings 32, 59, 74 UNIX 72 Web (HTTP) 78 File View page 19 Filer 58 finding CD/DVDs 40 Flash memory 109 frame types 105 front panel indicators 98, 115 FTP 94, 109 managing security NetWare 55 NetWare bindery 56 NetWare NDS 55 UNIX 72 Web (HTTP) 78 map command 70 memory check 102 memory expansion 112 MIB 83 Microsoft & IBM networks configuration 25 monitoring StorPoint CD 80 MSCDEX driver 105 Multisession 119 H Hardware address 12 hardware inst
Index NWAdmin 56 O obtaining new software 109 organizing CD/DVDs 40 OS/2 access control 25 configuration 25 protocol settings 26 server name 25 OS/2 environments managing access rights 30 P parameter list 87 password 22 performance 9, 102, 119 physical description 115 ping command 16 power supply 120 problems 97 ProtectIP parameter 13 protocol settings 24 Microsoft & IBM networks 26 NetWare 51 UNIX 71 Web (HTTP) 76 public folders 47 PureIP 23, 49, 106 Push button 116 R RARP 18 restoring default settings
Index U UNIX access control 72 configuration 71 protocol settings 71 upgrading 109 upgrading the firmware 110 user-level access control 28 user-level security in SMB 108 V volume name 92 Volumes folder 92 W Web (HTTP) access control 78 configuration 75 Web browser 13 Windows access control 25 share-level 26 user-level 26 access-control managing shares 28 configuration 25 NT environments 29 OS/2 environments 30 protocol settings 26 server name 25 WINS 107 WINS database 103 wizard NetWare 51 TCP/IP 24 Web
