Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing an AXIS StorPoint CD. This product is developed to make the information stored on CD-ROMs available to all users on an Ethernet or Token Ring network. About this Manual This manual applies to the standalone version AXIS StorPoint CD and the tower modules AXIS StorPoint CD/T, with software release 4.21 and subsequent releases until otherwise notified. It is also available in electronic on-line format, together with more information at the Axis Web site.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The AXIS StorPoint CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Section 2 Basic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Section 7 StorPoint CD File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Directory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 MediaAgent CD-ROM Management Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Section 8 StorPoint CD Security System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 1: Introduction Section 1 Introduction The AXIS StorPoint CD The AXIS StorPoint CD connects CD-ROM drives, towers and jukeboxes to Ethernet or Token Ring networks. All users on the network can share the information of any CD-ROM inserted into a connected drive. AXIS StorPoint CD AXIS StorPoint CD/T Standalone Module The standalone module, the AXIS StorPoint CD, is available in an Ethernet or Token Ring version.
Section 1: Introduction Features and Benefits File Server Independence The AXIS StorPoint CD is connected as a node in an Ethernet network, or as a station in a Token Ring network. To the network the StorPoint CD acts as a file server. This means that it is independent of other file servers, i.e. the communication takes place directly between the network client and the StorPoint CD. This results in high performance, reliability and independence of other equipment.
Section 1: Introduction Internet/intranet Web server The built-in Web server makes it possible to access data via any standard Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer.. The support includes configuration, management and CD-ROM access. Speed By using a 32 bit RISC processor and cache memory expandable up to 32 Mbytes, throughput of up to 1300 kbytes/s is obtained – ample speed for demanding CD-ROM applications.
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Section 2: Basic Installation Section 2 Basic Installation This section includes step-by-step instructions for installing the StorPoint CD hardware. It also covers setup procedures for TCP/IP and the AXIS WinPoint software utility.
Section 2: Basic Installation Checking and Identifying the Hardware Unpack and inspect all parts for damage. Contact your dealer if anything is missing. All packaging materials are recyclable.
Section 2: Basic Installation Optional accessories: ❏ SCSI-2 to 50 pin Centronics style cable (Part no: 14259) ❏ SCSI-2 to SCSI-2 cable (Part no: 14260) ❏ PLD (Part no: 15296). Needed for memory expansion. Included as standard with all the StorPoint CD/T versions. Physical Descriptions Familiarize yourself with your version of the StorPoint CD. This information provides a useful reference during the installation.
Section 2: Basic Installation AXIS StorPoint CD/T Dual SCSI Ethernet SCSI connectors Power supply 10baseT SCSI connector 100baseTX AUI Push button AXIS StorPoint CD/T Fast Ethernet Power supply Push button The Fast Ethernet versions are equipped with a 100baseTX connector. The internal network connector automatically adjusts to 10baseT or 100baseTX, full or half duplex mode. Use a Category 5 UTP cable for the 100baseTX operation.
Section 2: Basic Installation AXIS StorPoint CD Token Ring Ring speed switch Push button SCSI connector UTP STP Power supply AXIS StorPoint CD/T Token Ring Push button SCSI connector Indicators Power supply UTP STP Ring speed switch The StorPoint CD front panel indicators show the status of the unit. The indicators have the following functions: • Status - Flashes during startup. The light turns off when the StorPoint CD is ready for use.
Section 2: Basic Installation Installing the StorPoint CD/T in a CD-ROM Tower Note: ❏ If you are installing a standalone module StorPoint CD, skip this section and continue with “Connecting CD-ROM Drives to the StorPoint CD ” on page 15. The AXIS StorPoint CD/T is installed in standard 5.25 inch CD-ROM towers. Caution 0 To avoid the risk of electrical chock or other injury, disconnect power from the tower before removing the chassis.
Section 2: Basic Installation 5. Attach the power cord to the StorPoint CD/T. The power supply connector is a standard PC 4 pin power supply connector (12 and 5 V DC). Hence, the power supply available in the CD-ROM tower can also be used to supply the StorPoint CD/T. 6. Connect the external network connector board to the StorPoint CD/T using the ribbon cable. Mount the board on the back of the CD-ROM tower. The mounting plate on the board fits into the standard Centronics cut-out available on most towers.
Section 2: Basic Installation Note: ❏ However, if you are using two separate towers, we recommend that the cable from the StorPoint CD/T to the second tower complies with the following maximum cable length requirements: • The ribbon cable from the StorPoint CD/T to the connector leaving the first tower should not exceed 60 cm. • The cable connecting the two towers should not exceed 50 cm.
Section 2: Basic Installation 4. Connect an external SCSI terminator to the last drive in the SCSI chain. If there is only one CD-ROM drive, it is the last one in the chain and must be terminated. The StorPoint CD has built-in SCSI termination which is always switched on. Therefore, the server must be physically located at one end of the chain. This is the case for both the single and dual SCSI versions.
Section 2: Basic Installation Connecting the StorPoint CD to the Network Before you begin Connecting to the Network Always consult the Network Administrator before making changes to the network configuration. To connect the StorPoint CD to your network, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the power. 2. Connect the network cable to the appropriate connector. 3. If you have a Token Ring network, set the ring speed of your StorPoint CD to the ring speed of the network (4 or 16 Mb/s) using the Ring speed switch.
Section 2: Basic Installation Setup Summary After installing the StorPoint CD onto your network, you are ready to perform the basic setup procedures for your network environment.
Section 2: Basic Installation Setup for TCP/IP To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, you must assign an appropriate Internet address. For example, this is needed for accessing the AXIS StorPoint CD from a Web browser. The Internet address can be set from Windows 95, Windows NT, UNIX or OS/2. You can also use the AXIS WinPoint utility, see “Setting the Internet Address ” on page 33.
Section 2: Basic Installation 3. Add the Internet address and host name to your system host table by appending the following line: Example: 192.36.253.80 cdserv 4. Update your alias name databases. If your system utilizes alias name databases such as Yellow Pages (YP) or Network Information Services (NIS), you should update these.
Section 2: Basic Installation Downloading the Internet Address You can download the Internet address to the AXIS StorPoint CD in four different ways, using the ARP, the RARP, the BOOTP, or the DHCP method. The main characteristics for each method are: • ARP - available in Windows 95, Windows NT, UNIX and OS/2. This is generally considered the easiest method although it requires the Internet address for each new device to be downloaded individually.
Section 2: Basic Installation Using ARP in Windows In Windows 95 and Windows NT the Internet address can be set using the ARP method. Perform the following commands to download the Internet address and verify the communication. From the DOS prompt, type the following: arp -s ping Example: arp -s 192.36.253.80 00-40-8c-11-00-86 ping 192.36.253.
Section 2: Basic Installation Using ARP in UNIX and OS/2 Type the following commands to download the Internet address and verify the communication: arp -s temp ping Example: arp -s cdserv 00:40:8c:11:00:86 temp ping cdserv The Ethernet address or node address equals the serial number found on the underside label of the StorPoint CD with each pair of digits separated by a colon. The host will return ‘cdserv is alive’ or similar message.
Section 2: Basic Installation Using RARP in UNIX Follow these steps to use the RARP method: 1. Append the following line to your Ethernet address or Node address table (typically /etc/ethers): Example: 00:40:8c:11:00:86 cdserv The Ethernet address or node address equals the serial number found on the underside label of the StorPoint CD with each pair of digits separated by a colon. 2.
Section 2: 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): :ht=:vm=:\ :ha=:ip=:\ :sm=:gw= where: ht = ether for Ethernet and tr for Token Ring vm = rfc1048 ha = The Ethernet or node address, i.e.
Section 2: Basic Installation Using DHCP Follow these steps to use the DHCP method: 1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP daemon. The entries in this scope should include the following: • • • • Range of Internet addresses Subnet mask Default router address WINS server address(es) • NetBIOS over TCP/IP node type • NetBIOS over TCP/IP scope ID • Lease duration 2. Activate the scope. 3. Set the DHCPEnable parameter to yes in the config.ini file of the StorPoint CD.
Section 2: Basic Installation Setting Up - the AXIS WinPoint Utility In the Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.x environments, you can optionally install the AXIS WinPoint utility. AXIS WinPoint is a tool for locating storage servers on the network. It includes a Windows configuration tool that allows you to configure and manage your StorPoint CDs conveniently. Installing AXIS WinPoint You can download the required software from the Axis Web site, see “Appendix E - How To Contact Axis ” .
Section 2: Basic Installation 4. After working through the wizard screens, you have the option to begin the installation or step back through the process to re-enter installation information. When finished, the Installation Completed screen is displayed. The AXIS WinPoint is now available from a shortcut on your Windows Desktop, or through the AXIS WinPoint folder that have been installed under the My Computer folder.
Section 2: Basic Installation Setup - the AXIS WinPoint Utility The AXIS WinPoint utility locates StorPoint devices on the network and allows you to manage them with WinPoint’s Windows configuration tool or with a Web browser. To change the general WinPoint settings, follow these steps: 1. In Windows Explorer, right click the AXIS WinPoint icon and choose WinPoint Settings from the pop-up menu. This dialog box is displayed: 2.
Section 2: Basic Installation AXIS WinPoint’s Configuration Tool Note: The AXIS WinPoint’s configuration tool allows you to: • • • • • Access CD-ROMs Manage access rights Restart the StorPoint CD Restore the factory default settings Update the configuration parameters ❏ The same services are available from the StorPoint CD’s Web interface. To launch the configuration tool, follow these steps: 1. Open the AXIS WinPoint folder in your Windows Explorer under My Computer.
Section 2: Basic Installation 2. For each StorPoint CD, you can: • Start a configuration tool • Set the Internet address • Access CD-ROMs • Display general information about the server To choose one of these actions, you can right click the StorPoint CD and select the appropriate option from the pop-up menu. 3. To start the AXIS WinPoint’s configuration tool, right click the StorPoint CD and select Configuration-Windows.
Section 2: Basic Installation Setting the Internet Address To set the Internet address from AXIS WinPoint, follow these steps: 1. Find a valid Internet address for the StorPoint CD. 2. In Windows Explorer, right click the StorPoint CD and select Set Internet Address from the pop-up menu. 3. Enter a valid Internet address, and click Submit. Caution 0 Always consult your Network Administrator before assigning an Internet address.
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Section 3: Setting Up - Web Browser (HTTP) Section 3 Setting Up - Web Browser (HTTP) This section describes how to use the StorPoint CD from a Web browser. It also includes information on how to setup access restrictions in the HTTP environment. The AXIS StorPoint CD supports HTTP over TCP/IP. This means that the StorPoint CD works as a Web server, available on the Internet and intranets.
Section 3: Setting Up - Web Browser (HTTP) Accessing the Web Pages To access the StorPoint CD Home Page, you must set the Internet address as described in “Setup for TCP/IP” on page 20. You can access the Home Page of your AXIS StorPoint CD from any standard Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. The example below uses Netscape Navigator. 1. Start the Netscape Navigator. 2. In the Location field, enter the URL of the server, i.e. http://.
Section 3: Setting Up - Web Browser (HTTP) HTTP Management Services From the StorPoint CD Home Page, links to the following services are available: • Disc Access • Management • Quick Installation • Configuration • Help You can also visit Axis on the net, take a company tour and access any of the Axis Network CD-ROM Server online services; manuals, software updates, and technical support. You may also join the Axis User Group for extended warranty and other valuable benefits.
Section 3: Setting Up - Web Browser (HTTP) You can access online help from any of the StorPoint CD Web pages. From the StorPoint CD Home Page, you can access the general help page that describes the available services. Each Management and Configuration page has a link to a detailed help page. Accessing CD-ROMs from a Web Browser You access the CD-ROMs by clicking on the Disc Access icon on the StorPoint CD Home Page.
Section 3: Setting Up - Web Browser (HTTP) Managing Security in HTTP All users will always have access to the StorPoint CD Home Page. However, you can restrict access to the CD-ROMs and to the configuration and security files. CD-ROMs To restrict access to the drives and inserted CD-ROMs on your StorPoint CD, you can specify an HTTPPassword for each volume on the Management - Volume Rights page. Users will then be prompted for user name and password when trying to access the resource from a Web browser.
Section 3: Setting Up - Web Browser (HTTP) These values are valid: HTTPPassword Description * The password at the level above will be used. This is the default setting.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare Section 4 Setting Up - NetWare This section outlines the required configuration settings for running the StorPoint CD in the Novell NetWare environment. It also describes how to access CD-ROMs from the various NetWare clients, and how to set up access restrictions.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare Configuration in NetWare The StorPoint CD emulates both a NetWare 3.x bindery server and a 4.x NDS server. It also supports NetWare over the IP protocol. NetWare Server Name The default NetWare server name is AXIS_NW, where is the last six digits of the StorPoint CD serial number. You can change that name by editing the NetWare ServerName parameter.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare ❏ 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 NDSRightsStorage and NDSRightsFile parameters properly. After the NDS installation, you should also create and assign access rights to a directory on the Novell file server. Follow these steps to install the StorPoint CD as an NDS server: 1.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare 3. Enter the appropriate settings for these parameters: Parameter name Value Description TimeZone = Must be set to the correct time zone that the StorPoint CD is operating in. TimeSyncSource = NDS Set to NDS to enable the StorPoint CD to get its time from the NetWare network. Default is NDS. NDSEnable = yes Must be set to yes to enable the NDS login. NDSTreeName = The name of the tree where you want to install the StorPoint CD, e.g.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare Using the NetWare Administrator, you will find a new server object and corresponding volume object in the context you chose above. The AXIS StorPoint CD installed in the NDS Tree Example (NDS settings): The StorPoint CD is placed in Eastern United States. The name of your NDS tree is ACMECORP, the name of the context where you wish to install the StorPoint CD is Corp.Acme, and the administrator's name is Admin.Acme.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare Tree Name = ACMECORP Corp Servers Root [Root] Acme Organization O=Acme Organizational Unit OU=Corp.O=Acme Users Servers Sales Organizational Unit OU=Sales.O=Acme Users Objects in an NDS Directory Tree Notes: ❏ You can display Details in NetWare Administrator to verify the syntax of the NDSServerContext and NDSAdminName parameters. ❏ Names in the Directory tree have two name types: typeful or typeless. A typeful name includes the name types (OU,O, etc.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare 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 config folder. You can also view the log file on the Management - Event Log page using the AXIS WinPoint configuration tool or a Web browser.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare 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 LOAD DSREPAIR command at the server console. Date and Time The StorPoint CD clock has a volatile memory, which means that the correct time must be set whenever it is restarted.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare Alternatively, if you have a Time Provider Group on your system you can provide a list of servers for the StorPoint to contact to obtain its time synchronization. The list can also contain Secondary Time Servers. The list of servers is inserted into the TimeSyncSources parameter as follows: TimeSyncSources = server1,server2,server3,.... NetWare/IP To use the IP protocol in NetWare, you must set the Internet address.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare Accessing CD-ROMs in NetWare When accessing your StorPoint CD through NetWare, you use the same procedures as accessing any other NetWare file server. This section gives you examples on how to access the StorPoint CD from Novell’s clients for Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups and DOS. The procedures are very similar when you use bindery mode or NDS mode.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare Windows 95 and Windows NT 1. Start the Windows Explorer from the Start/Programs Menu. 2. Expand the Network Neighborhood icon. The available resources are displayed: 3. Expand the Entire Network icon and then open the NetWare Servers folder. 4. Double click the entry for your new StorPoint CD. The default name is AXIS_NW, where are the six last digits of the StorPoint CD serial number.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare 5. If you are using bindery mode, you will be prompted to enter your user name and password, unless you are already logged on. Before the StorPoint CD has been set up, all users have full access to it. 6. Once you are logged on to the StorPoint CD, expand the SYS and Cd folders to display all the resources: Note: ❏ If the ShowAllVolumes parameter is set to yes, the individual cd volumes are shown also at SYS level.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare 10. Check Reconnect at logon if you wish to use the StorPoint CD under the same drive letter the next time you start your computer. 11. Click the OK button. The StorPoint CD is ready for use. Windows for Workgroups 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.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare 6. Once you are logged in to the StorPoint CD, click the Drive Connections button on the toolbar. This screen is displayed: Note: ❏ If the ShowAllVolumes parameter is set to yes, the individual volumes are shown at SYS level. Some CD-ROM applications will not run properly unless the data is stored at root level. To avoid such problems, assign a drive letter to that particular CD-ROM. 7.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare 8. Select a drive letter in the Drives listing. 9. In the Resources listing, select a StorPoint CD resource: • AXIS_NW\SYS for root level access • CD for cd folder access • the CD-ROM for access to an individual CD-ROM 10. Click Map to map the StorPoint CD to the selected drive letter. 11. Click Permanent if you wish to use the StorPoint CD under the same drive letter the next time you start you computer. 12. Click the Exit button on the toolbar.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare DOS In DOS, you use the map command to mount the StorPoint CD. Follow these steps: 1. At the DOS prompt of a NetWare file server, type: map root :=AXIS_NW/: where are the six last digits of your StorPoint CD serial number and is the path to any StorPoint CD folder or to a file on an inserted CD-ROM. 2. To make the connections permanent, edit your autoexec.bat file to include your map commands.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare Managing Security in NetWare The way you manage security in NetWare depends on the mode you are using: • Bindery mode without user authentication • Bindery mode with user authentication • NDS mode For more information on access rights for the StorPoint CD, refer to “Section 8 - StorPoint CD Security System”.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare Access to the configuration files and the access rights files is now limited to the Supervisor, and the password will be verified by the StorPoint CD. Unauthorized users will still have guest access to the CD-ROMs. This is normally sufficient security for a StorPoint CD. NetWare Bindery With Authentication If user access control is required, you have to define an authentication server.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare The access is controlled by creating or editing NetWareUser/Group entries in the access files. These values can be used: NetWareUser/Group Description * Any user has access Users with this name or in this group are granted access No access from NetWare You can specify as many NetWareUser/Group entries as required.
Section 4: Setting Up - NetWare Note: ❏ If NDS mode is not functioning, you can always access the StorPoint CD in bindery mode by logging in as Supervisor. This is true even if the BinderyEnable parameter is set to no. Default Settings in NetWare NDS After installation, the default security rights will protect all the configuration files. Only the CD-ROMs will be displayed to the users.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Section 5 Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) This section includes configuration information for the Microsoft and IBM Networks environments. It also explains how to access CDROMs using SMB clients, and how to set up SMB access restrictions.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Configuration in SMB In Microsoft and IBM network operating systems such as Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows NT or OS/2, the AXIS StorPoint CD does not need any specific configuration to be operational. However, you can change the default settings in the configuration file to better suit your specific needs. If you intend to use TCP/IP, see “Setup for TCP/IP ” on page 20.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Date and Time The StorPoint CD clock has a volatile memory, which means that the correct time must be set whenever it is restarted. The time can be set manually by specifying the Date and Time parameter values, or it can be set automatically via the network operating system. Parameter name Value Description Date = 97-10-01 yy-mm-dd, enter the date followed by ! to set manually.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Accessing CD-ROMs in SMB In the Microsoft and IBM network environments, you access the AXIS StorPoint CD just like any other workstation or file server. This section describes how to access the StorPoint CD and the CD-ROMs using SMB clients for Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, OS/2 and DOS. Notes: ❏ The following examples assume that you have not changed the SMB server name.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.x To map the StorPoint CD, follow these steps: 1. Start the Windows Explorer from the Start/Programs Menu. 2. Expand the Network Neighborhood icon. 3. Expand the Entire Network icon. 4. By default, the StorPoint CD appears in the folder that comes first when sorted by name. If the Domain/GroupName parameter is already set, the StorPoint CD will appear in the specified folder.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) 5. Double click the entry for your new StorPoint CD. The default name is Axis, where are the six last digits of the StorPoint CD serial number. Note: ❏ The individual CD-ROMs are shown as well as the cd folder that contains them. This is not the normal hierarchical appearance, but it is done this way to give you the choice of either mounting individual CD-ROMs, or all of them together. 6.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Alternative method If you cannot find the StorPoint CD, follow these steps: 1. Start the Windows Explorer from the Start menu. 2. Select Map Network Drive... from the Tools menu. 3. Select a drive letter. 4. In the Path box, type \\AXIS\root, where are the six last digits of your StorPoint CD serial number. 5.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Windows for Workgroups 1. Start the File Manager. 2. From the Disk menu, select Connect Network Drive… 3. By default, the StorPoint CD appears in the folder that comes first in alphabetical order. If the Domain/GroupName parameter has been set, the StorPoint CD will appear in the specified folder. When you double click the folder, this dialog is displayed. You may have to click the Browse>> button to see the complete dialog. 4.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Note: ❏ The individual CD-ROMs are shown as well as the CD folder that contains them. This is not the normal hierarchical appearance, but it is done this way to give you the choice of either mounting individual CD-ROMs, or all of them together. 5. To connect a StorPoint CD resource, select one of the following from the bottom listing: • ROOT for root level access • CD for cd folder access • the CD-ROM for access to an individual CD-ROM.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Windows NT 3.x 1. Start the File Manager. 2. From the Disk menu, select Connect Network Drive… 3. In the listing, double click the entry for your new StorPoint CD. The default name is AXIS, where are the six last digits of the StorPoint CD serial number. Notes: ❏ If you cannot find the StorPoint CD, enter \\AXIS\root in the Path box and click OK.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) 6. Select Reconnect at Logon if you wish to use the StorPoint CD 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 StorPoint CD is now ready for use. IBM Peer for OS/2 Make sure you have IBM Peer for OS/2 installed. If not, see the instructions in “OS/2 ” on page 73. 1.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and 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, enter AXIS, where are the last six digits of your StorPoint CD serial number.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) 5. In the Share/alias field, enter the name of the StorPoint CD resource: • root for root level access • cd for cd folder access • the volume name for access to an individual CD-ROM (for example cd_18881) 6. In the Local device name field, select a drive letter to map to. 7. Click Create. The StorPoint CD is ready for use. Note: ❏ The StorPoint CD folders will not be visible on the Desktop in OS/2 versions prior to OS/2 WARP Connect.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) DOS In DOS, you use the net use command to map the StorPoint CD, provided that the appropriate network support is installed. 1. At the DOS prompt, type: net use : \\AXIS\ are the six last digits of your AXIS 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 net use commands.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) 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:\AXISCD000B\CD\>CD “PRODUCT INFORMATION ❏ Windows NT gives the additional facility of using the * wildcard.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Managing Security in SMB In SMB, the AXIS StorPoint CD supports both user-level and sharelevel access control. If you need to set up particular access restrictions for specific CDROMs, you are recommended to use user-level access control. If you want to grant all users access to all the CD-ROMs, you can use either method. For more information on access rights for the StorPoint CD, refer to “Section 8 - StorPoint CD Security System”.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) To set up access restrictions for the StorPoint CD files and folders, specify the SMBUser/Group parameter in the appropriate access files. You can assign access rights to users individually or by group membership. You can add as many SMBUser/Group entries as required.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) ❏ The flags are additive, which means that the user’s access rights are the summary of the rights granted from individual assignments and group membership. If the access flag is set to None explicitly, the specified user or group will be denied all access to that resource, in spite of other group membership settings.
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Share-level Access Control in SMB Share-level access control means that a password can be assigned to any StorPoint CD folder or any CD-ROM inserted in a connected drive. The user will automatically be prompted for the password when trying to access the shared folder. Access will then be granted to the folder and all its subfolders. cd root .. . config .. .
Section 5: Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) Example 1: Restrict access by prompting the user to enter a password, e.g.
Section 6: Setting Up - UNIX (NFS) Section 6 Setting Up - UNIX (NFS) This section outlines the required configuration settings in the UNIX environment. It also describes how to access CD-ROMs and how to set up access restrictions in UNIX.
Section 6: Setting Up - UNIX (NFS) Configuration in UNIX Internet Address Date and Time Time Synchronization Make sure that you have set the Internet address according to the description in “Setup for TCP/IP ” on page 20. The StorPoint CD clock has a volatile memory, which means that the correct time must be set whenever it is restarted. The time can be set manually by specifying the Date and Time parameter values, or it can be set automatically via the network operating system.
Section 6: Setting Up - UNIX (NFS) Accessing CD-ROMs in UNIX Before you begin You will need root privileges to mount the AXIS StorPoint CD. To access the StorPoint CD, perform the following: 1. Create a directory for the StorPoint CD. mkdir Example: mkdir /storpoint 2. Mount the StorPoint CD. mount :/ Example: mount cdserv:/ /storpoint Note: ❏ The is the host name assigned to the StorPoint CD during TCP/IP configuration.
Section 6: Setting Up - UNIX (NFS) Managing Security in UNIX When accessing the StorPoint CD using NFS, you may restrict the access to users with a certain IP Address, Group ID (GID) or User ID (UID). Access is controlled by creating or editing NFSIPAddress, NFSGroup and NFSUser parameters in the access files in the volumes folder on the StorPoint CD.
Section 6: Setting Up - UNIX (NFS) Example 1 Give access to users with UID 100 and 101 and to all users with GID 4: NFSUser = 100 NFSUser = 101 NFSGroup = 4 Example 2 Give users with IP addresses 171.16.2.230 and 171.16.2.235 access: NFSIPAddress = 171.16.2.230 NFSIPAddress = 171.16.2.235 For more information on access rights for the StorPoint CD, refer to “Section 8 - StorPoint CD Security System ” . PCs in the NFS environment PC workstations in a UNIX network can be authenticated.
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Section 7: StorPoint CD File System cd Demo cd Images Music 1 Section 7 StorPoint CD File System This section introduces the StorPoint CD file system, and explains how to choose access points when mapping CD-ROMs. To access CD-ROM data from your applications, you must make the CDROMs available to your system by defining access points on the StorPoint CD. Note: ❏ The AXIS StorPoint CD is compatible with MediaAgent for CDs, a software utility for managing CD-ROM titles on networks.
Section 7: StorPoint CD File System cd Demo cd Images Music 1 Directory Structure The 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 StorPoint CD directory structure is outlined below: cd root .. . or sys config .. . index.htm help html public axis_cd.mib config.ini logfile.txt scsi.txt stat.txt These folders contain the files and data for each CD-ROM.
Section 7: StorPoint CD File System cd Demo cd Images Music 1 The names of the folders found under the cd folder will comply with the following rules: • If the system administrator has set a SCSI alias name in any of the idlun.txt files, this name will be used for the CD-ROM drive. • If the system administrator has set a CD-ROM alias name but no SCSI alias name, this name will be used. • If no alias names have been set, the volume name held on the CD-ROM will be used.
Section 7: StorPoint CD File System cd Demo cd Images Music 1 The Config Folder The config folder contains these StorPoint CD configuration files: • • • • • • The help, html and public folders contain HTML files and images used when accessing the StorPoint CD from Web browsers The axis_cd.mib file is used by SNMP The config.ini file contains the StorPoint CD configuration parameters The logfile.txt file contains the StorPoint CD event log The scsi.
Section 7: StorPoint CD File System cd Demo cd Images Music 1 Access Points The AXIS StorPoint CD is integrated into your network operating system just like any other file server and you use the same commands to access it. To be able to access CD-ROMs from your applications, you need to make them available to your system, that is to ‘mount’ the server on UNIX systems or ‘map’ the server to a drive letter on PC systems.
Section 7: StorPoint CD File System cd Demo cd Images Music 1 MediaAgent CD-ROM Management Software The AXIS StorPoint CD is compatible with the MediaAgent for CDs software, which provides users with convenient access to CD-ROMs over the network. MediaAgent for CDs catalogs and tracks CD-ROM titles as they are moved around the network, thus simplifying and speeding-up access to a required CD-ROM.
Section 8: StorPoint CD Security System Section 8 StorPoint CD Security System This section includes general information about access files and security management in the StorPoint CD.
Section 8: StorPoint CD Security System Access restrictions are set individually for each protocol (NetWare, SMB, NFS, HTTP) through separate settings in the access files. In some protocols, the default settings give full access rights to all users. You are therefore recommended to implement at least two access restrictions: • • The Access Files Restrict access to the config and volumes directories.
Section 8: StorPoint CD Security System Alias is the name displayed in the cd folder representing the CD-ROM or CD-ROM drive. By specifying this parameter, you can select a name that makes sense to the users of the CD-ROM. The name must be a unique and valid volume name. The default is the volume name truncated to 8 characters, in order to comply with all clients. is text that is displayed in Windows Explorer when the user is selecting CD-ROMs.
Section 8: StorPoint CD Security System NetWareUser/Group can be set to restrict access to specific users in NetWare bindery mode. NFSIPAddress, NFSGroup and NFSUser can be set to restrict access to specific users in the UNIX (NFS) environment. HTTPPassword can be set to restrict access by prompting users to enter a password when accessing CD-ROMs from a Web browser. Notes: ❏ Items above marked ^ only appear in the CD-ROM drive access files, which are identified as idlun.
Section 8: StorPoint CD Security System You can use different tools to update the access files: • Web browser • AXIS WinPoint configuration tool • Text editor This table describes where you can find the access files: To set access rights to: Open: The whole of the StorPoint CD server/root.txt The configuration files server/config.txt The files that hold the access rights server/volumes.txt All the connected drives and CD-ROMs server/cd.
Section 8: StorPoint CD Security System Web browser From a Web browser, follow these steps: 1. From the Management page, you can access the CD-ROM Rights, Drive Rights and Server Rights pages. 2. Find the name of the volume you need to update. The access file is displayed to the right. 3. Edit the parameters in the access file. 4. Make sure that the equal sign and the parameter value is separated by a space. Do not remove the [END] marker from the files. 5. Click Submit settings to save your changes.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix provides useful information to help you resolve any difficulty you might have with your StorPoint CD, namely: • • • • • • • • • Running a diagnostic test The front panel indicators Errors when accessing the StorPoint CD Problems running CD-ROM software Difficulties locating the StorPoint CD in NetWare Problems locating the domain controller in SMB Problems when accessing disc changers Token Ring - source routing problems Restoring the fa
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Running a Diagnostic Test To check the StorPoint CD’s memory and the performance of the connected drives, you can run a diagnostic test. Before you begin • • Users currently accessing the StorPoint CD will be interrupted. The diagnostic test is only available for the first hour after power on or restart. Also, you must restart the StorPoint CD before you can repeat the test.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 3. To start the diagnostic test, simply reload/refresh the Diagnostics page in the Web browser. The test may take several minutes. When completed you must reload the Diagnostics page once again to see the results. Example Diagnostic Test Result Note: ❏ Any further reloading of the Diagnostics page will simply show the same test results. You must restart the StorPoint CD before you can repeat the test.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting The Front Panel Indicators The front panel indicators show the status of the StorPoint CD. The indicators have the following functions: • • • • Normal Conditions Status - Flashes during startup. When the StorPoint CD is ready for use, the light goes out. The LED remains off, unless an error condition occurs. CD - Will be lit when a readable CD-ROM is inserted into any connected drive.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Error Conditions The following table shows how the front panel indicators show various error conditions: Event Status LED CD LED Network LED CD-ROM has incorrect format or SCSI bus not connected** OFF Flash Flash* Faulty network connection OFF Illegal serial no.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Errors when Accessing the StorPoint CD or inserted CD-ROMs If you get error messages when trying to access the AXIS StorPoint CD or any inserted CD-ROM: • • • • • Using TCP/IP, make sure that you have assigned a unique Internet address to the StorPoint CD. Check the SCSI chain and ensure that all external CD-ROM drives are switched on and that only the last unit is terminated. Make sure the drives are switched on before turning on the StorPoint CD.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 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 its default name - if you have set an alias name it may not recognize the disc and fail to run. Difficulties Locating the StorPoint CD 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.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frame Types - Token Ring The situation for Token Ring networks is very similar to Ethernet networks except that the frame type options are IEEE 802.2 or SNAP only. As explained above, both frame types are enabled by default and you have the option to disable one or the other to suit your network. Default value for both frame types is auto.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Problems when Accessing Disc Changers The JukeBoxLockTime parameter in the StorPoint CD 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 in order to optimize access speed when many users are accessing different discs in the same changer. Disc changer flutter can occur if a user requests access to a CD-ROM when another user is already reading data from another CD-ROM.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Token Ring - Source Routing Problems When using your AXIS StorPoint CD in a Token Ring network with bridges, you may need to change the source routing mode. Four modes are available: Off Single All Auto No source routing information. This is useful in strictly ‘transparent bridge’ environments, or when using old equipment that does not support source routing. Single route broadcast mode.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Restoring Factory Default Settings You can restore the factory default settings to the AXIS StorPoint CD if required, e.g. if you have disabled all network protocols. You can use any of these methods: • FTP on a TCP/IP network • Using the Push button • Editing the configuration file Step by step instructions for each method are given below. Caution 0 Using FTP The node address, the HardwareAddress parameter, will remain unchanged, but all other parameters will be restored.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Using the Push Button To restore the default settings using the Push button: 1. Turn off the StorPoint CD. 2. Press and hold the Push button while you switch on the StorPoint CD. Keep the Push button pressed until the Network indicator flashes at regular two second intervals. Caution 0 The Token Ring model has a Ring speed switch (small white slide switch) just under the Push button. Take care not to change its position during this procedure. 3.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Editing the Configuration File You can edit the configuration file using a Web browser, AXIS WinPoint’s Windows configuration tool or a text editor. From a text editor, set the FactoryDefaults parameter to yes in the config.ini file. Save the file, and the StorPoint CD will restart automatically. To restore the default settings using a Web browser or the Windows configuration tool, follow these steps: 1. Go to the Management page. 2. Click Factory default. 3.
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Appendix B: The Parameter List Appendix B The Parameter List This section describes how to update the AXIS StorPoint CD configuration settings. It also includes the parameter list for the StorPoint CD. Editing the Configuration Parameters Web Browser If your network supports TCP/IP, you can display and edit the StorPoint CD parameter list using any standard Web browser. The Internet address must be set as described in “Setup for TCP/IP” on page 20.
Appendix B: The Parameter List The Config File This table shows the parameter list stored in the config.ini file. The middle column shows the default values, when applicable. The righthand column gives a brief description of the parameters. Parameter name [Server] HardwareAddress Date Time FactoryDefaults Restart MediaAgentMode TimeZone TimeSyncSource ServerPassword Value Description = 00:40:8c:11:00:86 The StorPoint CD hardware address. Default is the serial number.
Appendix B: The Parameter List Parameter name BOOTPEnable RARPEnable DHCPEnable DomainName PrimaryDNS Value = yes = yes = yes = = 0.0.0.0 SecondaryDNS = 0.0.0.0 NTPServer [SMB] EnableNetBEUI EnableNBT EnableWINS PrimaryWINSserver SecondaryWINSserver = = = = = NBTscopeID = Domain/GroupName = ServerName = AXISnnnnnn NetBEUIFrameType = auto ShowAllShares = yes SecurityMode = userLevel AuthenticationDomain = [NFS] NFSEnable DefaultUid = yes = -2 PCNFSDAuthentServer = 0.0.0.
Appendix B: The Parameter List Parameter name [SNMP] GetCommunityName Value Description = public TrapDestination = 0.0.0.0 TrapCommunityName = public SystemContact = SystemName = SystemLocation = AuthenticationTrap = disabled Specifies the community that has read only access to all supported SNMP objects except writeCommunity, SupervisorPassword and ftpPassword. It corresponds to the readCommunity SNMP object. Specifies the Internet Address which SNMP traps are sent to.
Appendix B: The Parameter List Parameter name NDSAdminPassword Value = NDSInstall = no NDSRightsStorage = NDS NDSRightsFile = TimeSyncSources = SAP Description Password for the administrator defined in NDSAdminName. Once written into the configuration file, the password will not be shown but replaced with *’s, representing each letter of the password. Set to install when you are ready to install the StorPoint CD in NDS, or forced to overwrite the NDS server object.
Appendix B: The Parameter List TimeZone Parameter Values This table lists the time zone as the number of hours +/- UTC.
Appendix C: Updating the Software and Extending the Memory Appendix C Updating the Software and Extending the Memory The StorPoint CD software stored in Flash Memory can easily be updated over the network using FTP on a TCP/IP network. All software updates are free of charge. Obtaining the Updated Software Over the Internet You may wish to check the Axis WWW Home Page http://www.axis.com/, where you can download the latest versions of the software.
Appendix C: Updating the Software and Extending the Memory Upgrading the Software To upgrade over the 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, e.g. CDE_421.BIN for the software release 4.21 for the Ethernet version of the AXIS StorPoint CD. • A computer on the network with TCP/IP and FTP. • The StorPoint CD must also be installed on the network with TCP/IP as described in “Setup for TCP/IP” on page 20.
Appendix C: Updating the Software and Extending the Memory Extending the RAM Memory This section describes how to increase the performance of your StorPoint CD by adding extra memory. The basic 2 Mbytes of RAM can be increased up to 32 Mbytes. The extra cache memory will speed-up data flow rates, especially when several users are accessing the same CD-ROM. Memory Modules For the memory extension, you will need 72 pin SO-DIMM modules (no parity). The modules may be either 4 Mbyte or 16 Mbyte in size.
Appendix C: Updating the Software and Extending the Memory This picture shows the position of the memory modules on the StorPoint CD’s PCB: Front DIMM Position X6 Position X5 DIMM D9 Position D22 PLD chip Axis ETRAX Caution 0 4 Mbyte Modules Always use an antistatic bracelet when handling the memory and PLD chips. • • • • • 5 volts Based on 1*16 Mbyte chips CAS before RAS refresh Fast Page Mode capability 1 kbyte refresh.
Appendix C: Updating the Software and Extending the Memory Use these modules or equivalent: 16 Mbyte Modules PLD Chip Manufacturer Type Toshiba THL321050ATG-6 (1M*32, 60 ns) Enhanced Memory Products EDM0132G-6H (1M*32, 60 ns) • 5 volts • Based on 4*4 Mbyte chips • CAS before RAS refresh • Fast Page Mode capability • 2 kbyte refresh.
Appendix C: Updating the Software and Extending the Memory Installation Procedure Follow these steps to add the memory modules: 1. Unplug the power supply from the StorPoint CD. 2. Remove the server casing. 3. Mount the PLD in position D22 as indicated on the PCB drawing. Note: ❏ One of the corners is cant in order to prevent incorrect mounting of the chip. 4. Mount the first DIMM module by sliding it into the X5 socket at an angle of 45 degrees.
Appendix D: Technical Specifications Appendix D Technical Specifications Supported Systems Novell NetWare Microsoft Windows Microsoft LAN Manager IBM LAN Server TCP/IP WWW NetWare 3.11, 3.12, 4.10 and 4.11. Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows NT. LAN Manager 1.3 and above. LAN Server 1.3 and above. Supports all UNIX dialects through NFS over UDP/IP on TCP/IP networks. Internet/intranet over HTTP 1.0 and HTML 2.0 compatible browsers.
Appendix D: Technical Specifications Attachments AXIS StorPoint CD 10baseT (twisted pair) and 10base2 (thin) for Ethernet version. STP (Media Type 1/DB9) and UTP (Media Type 3/RJ45) for Token Ring version. AXIS StorPoint CD/T RJ45 (10baseT) and AUI (10base2, 10base5, fibre via transceiver) for Ethernet version. RJ45 (for 100baseTX and 10baseT) for Fast Ethernet version. STP (Media Type 1/DB9) and UTP (Media Type 3/RJ45) for Token Ring version.
Appendix E: How To Contact Axis Appendix E How To Contact Axis Technical Support If you need technical support, please contact your dealer. If they cannot help, they will forward your request through the appropriate channels. Internet and World Wide Web If you are connected to Internet, have a look at the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com/ or http://www.se.axis.com/. Here you can find information about the company and our products.
Appendix E: How To Contact Axis The Axis Offices Europe, Middle East, Latin America, Africa, Australia North America To contact an Axis office, choose the one nearest to your region: Axis Communications AB Scheelevägen 16 S-223 70 Lund, Sweden Phone: +46 46 270 18 00 Fax: +46 46 13 61 30 Email: info@axis.com URL: http://www.se.axis.com Axis Communications Inc.
Appendix E: How To Contact Axis Germany Japan Singapore, Southeast Asia, The Pacific Hong Kong, Northeast Asia, India Axis Communications GmbH Freischützstr. 77 D-81927 München, Germany Phone: +49 89 95 93 96 0 Fax: +49 89 95 93 96 69 Axis Communications K.K. Sumitomo-Fudosan Tsukiji bldg. 1F 7-17-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan Phone: +81 3 3545 8282/8 Fax: +81 3 3545 8280 Email: info@axiscom.co.jp URL: http://www.axiscom.co.jp Axis Communications Pte Ltd.
Appendix E: How To Contact Axis China Axis Communications Ltd. Beijing Office Room 1719, 17/F, Tower 2 Bright China Chang An Building 7 Jian Guo Men Nei Street Beijing 100005, China Phone: +86 10 6510 2705 Fax: +86 10 6510 2703 Email: axisbj@public3.bta.net.cn Axis Communications Ltd. Shanghai Office Room A, 19/F, New Hua Lian Mansion 755 Huai Hai Zhong Road Shanghai 200020, China Phone: +86 21 6445 4522 Fax: +86 21 6445 4757 Email: axissh@npc.haplink.com.cn Taiwan Korea Axis Communications Ltd.
Index Index A C access control ejecting CD-ROMs 95 NetWare NDS 59 parameters 94 PCs (NFS) 85 session timeout 95 SMB 76 user limit 95 access file 94 access rights flags 77 accessing CD-ROMs 91 NetWare 50 SMB 64 UNIX 83 Web browser 38 accessories 11 AIX systems 24 alias 89, 95 anonymous FTP 119, 127 Apple Macintosh 83 ARP 22 OS/2 23 UNIX 24 Windows 23 authentication server 57 Axis offices 128, 129 Axis User Group 7, 126 Axis Web site 127 AXIS WinPoint 97, 113 installing 28 properties 30 axis_cd.
Index HTTP management services 37 HTTPPassword 39 E editing the access files 96 ejecting a CD-ROM 95 error conditions 103 error messages accessing CD-ROMs 104 accessing the StorPoint CD 104 NDS installation 47 running CD-ROM software 104 errors 99 Ethernet 105 event log 47 extending the memory 121 I IBM Peer for OS/2 71 index.
Index mounting the StorPoint CD 91 MSCDEX 104 Multisession 125 problems 99 public folder 90 Push button 110 N R NBT 62 NDS schema extension 42 NDS server 42 net use command 73, 74 NetBEUI 61, 62 NetBIOS 62 NetWare accessing CD-ROMs 50 authentication server 57 bindery server 42 configuration 42 DOS 56 IP 49 login scripts 50 NDS server 42, 59 security management 57 server name 50 setting up 41 Supervisor 59 time synchronization 48 Windows 95 51 Windows for Workgroups 53 Windows NT 51 network connector bo
Index time zone 48 WINS 62 share-level security in SMB 79 SMB accessing CD-ROMs 64 configuration 62 security management 76 time synchronization 63 SMB password 79 SMB server name 62, 64 software updates 119 standalone version 5 stat.
