Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DRM-6NX Pioneer
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<DRB1239> 1 DRM-6NX NETWORK CACHE CHANGER Operating instructions.
<DRB1239> 2 [FOR NORTH AMERICA MODELS] CAUTION CONSULT WITH THE COMPANY SALES REPRESENTATIVE. “USE ONLY UL LISTED AND CANADIAN CERTIFIED POWER SUPPLY CORD.” A POWER SUPPLY CORD TYPE SJT, 18 AWG MINIMUM, 3- WIRE GROUNDED TYPE SHALL BE USED WITH THIS EQUIPMENT.
<DRB1239> 3 [FOR U.S. MODEL] CAUTION ÷ Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ÷ The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
<DRB1239> 4 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT NOTIC E [For U.S. model] RECORD THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT BELOW. THE NUMBERS ARE ON THE REAR PANEL. MODEL NO.
<DRB1239> 5 Features Where to Use the DRM-6NX Changer The PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX can be used simultaneously from NetWare, Windows, OS/ 2, DOS, UNIX and Internet/intranet clients.
<DRB1239> 6 Handling Precautions Installation Select an installation site with a flat, solid surface. Do not install the system where it will suffer any of the following: 1 Exposure to direct su.
<DRB1239> 7 Handling Precautions Cleaning the magazine Clean the magazine with a soft dry cloth. If it becomes dirty, wipe th w dirt away gently with a damp, soft cloth soaked in a solution of water with a few drops of mild detergent. If there is any moisture on the unit after cleaning, dry it off with a soft, dry cloth.
<DRB1239> 8 Panel Facilities Magazine insertion slot front-loading mechanism to switch magazines POWER button Press to turn the power on/off Caution! The HDD indicator lamp is flashed during internal hard disk caching operations. Take care not to turn off the hard disk drive at such times.
<DRB1239> 9 Panel Facilities Rear View SCSI connector A 50-pin Centronics connector for connecting external PIONEER CD/DVD-ROM drives (a total of 5 units may be connected) NOTE: ÷ Do not connec.
<DRB1239> 10 Connections Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Ethernet Hub SCSI cable PIONEER CD/DVD-ROM drives RJ-45 connector 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Power cable The accessory power cable is for use in North America.
<DRB1239> 11 Handling Magazines There are a few things you should know about the use of the magazine and your CD-ROM discs. Let's start with the magazine: THE MAGAZINE AND ITS FUNCTIONS The Magazine resembles a cartridge and can hold up to 6 CD-ROM discs.
<DRB1239> 12 Handling Magazines INSERTING DISCS INTO THE MAGAZINE Because the Changer has a front-loading magazine slot, inserting discs is easy. To insert discs into the magazine, follow these steps: Step 1 Open a disc tray (open one at a time) by placing your thumb on the outer tab and pushing the tray out in a counterclockwise direction.
<DRB1239> 13 Basic Installation This section includes the basic setup procedures for getting your PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM- 6NX up and running: ÷ Connecting the DRM-6NX to the network .
<DRB1239> 14 Basic Installation Before you begin Make sure that the DRM-6NX is powered up and connected to the network. Internet Address Obtain an address from the Network Administrator. System Privileges You will require Root privileges on the UNIX system or Administrator privileges on the Windows NT servers.
<DRB1239> 15 Basic Installation ARP in Windows 95 and Windows NT Perform the following commands to download the Internet address and verify correct Internet communi- cation: 1 . Start a DOS window and type the following command: arp -s <Internet address> <Ethernet address> 2.
<DRB1239> 16 Basic Installation Basic System Settings The PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX can be configured using one of these tools: ÷ Web browser - The DRM-6NX web interface is the preferred administration tool. The Internet address must be set.
<DRB1239> 17 Basic Installation 3 . Clic k on Administration to access Administration pages. You will be prompted to supply the Server password for the initial session.
<DRB1239> 18 Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) This section outlines the required configuration settings for running the Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX in the Microsoft and IBM (SMB) network environment, (i.e. Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows NT or OS/2).
<DRB1239> 19 Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Access Control In the Windows (SMB) environment, you must select whether you want to use share-level or user-level access control. Follow these steps to select the proper security level for your needs: 1 .
<DRB1239> 20 Net W are (NCP) This section outlines the required configuration settings for running the Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX in the Novell NetWare environment.
<DRB1239> 21 NetWare (NCP) Alternative Method Follow the steps below to install the DRM-6NX as an NDS server: 1 . Verify that the NDS tree is synchronized Load DSREPAIR on the server in the NDS tree and select Unattended full repair If the NDS tree is not synchronized, do not continue the installation until you have solved the problem 2 .
<DRB1239> 22 NetWare (NCP) Specific Distinguished Names Names in the Directory tree have two name types: typeful or typeless. A typeful name includes the name types (OU,O, etc.) when identifying the distinguished name of the object. A typeless name excludes the name types.
<DRB1239> 23 NetWare (NCP) Access Control Security Management within NetWare depends upon the selected mode: ÷ Bindery mode without user authentication ÷ Bindery mode with user authentication .
<DRB1239> 24 5 . Add the new trustee assignment to the resource. ( available to the users on the trustee list only) NOTES: 7 The NetWare bindery access rights for the DRM-6NX can be set using Group and User Objects as with any other file server.
<DRB1239> 25 UNIX (NFS) This section outlines the required configuration settings for running the DRM-6NX in the UNIX (NFS) environment and how to set up access restrictions. NOTE: 7 Make sure you have set the Internet address as described in “ Assigning an Internet Address ” on page 14.
<DRB1239> 26 UNIX (NFS) Access Control File Rights 1 . Click File Right s ÷ To make al l of the discs available to some users only: Locate the Volumes folder in the file tree * To protect one or several resources but grant all users access to most other resources: Locate the resource you want to protect (from the file tree) 2 .
<DRB1239> 27 W eb Browser (HTTP) This section describes how to configure the DRM-6NX for use via the web interface The DRM-6NX supports HTTP over TCP/IP, which means that the changer works as a web server and is available on the Internet and intranets.
<DRB1239> 28 Web Browser (HTTP) Access Control All users have access to the PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX Home Page. However, individual discs may be protected by password. If necessary, limit Web browser access to the Administration pages only.
<DRB1239> 29 Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources The PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX makes your networked CD/DVD-ROMs available to anyone who has the appropriate priviledges on the network. Users access the DRM-6NX just like any other workstation or file server.
<DRB1239> 30 Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.x SMB In Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.x on an SMB client, follow these steps to map the DRM-6NX: 1 . Start the Windows Explorer 2 . Expand the Network Neighborhood icon 3 .
<DRB1239> 31 Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources 4 . Double click the entry for your new DRM-6NX (The default name is PIONEER<nnnnnn>_NW, where <nnnnnn> is the last six digits of the DRM-6NX serial number) 5 .
<DRB1239> 32 Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources 4 . From the bottom listing, select one of the DRM-6NX resources: ÷ Root for root level access ÷ Volumes for access to all the discs ÷ The volume name for access to an individual disc 5 .
<DRB1239> 33 Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources Windows NT 3.x SMB For Windows NT 3.x on an SMB client, follow these steps: 1 . Start the File Manager 2 .
<DRB1239> 34 Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources 6 . Select a drive letter for the DRM-6NX from the Local device name field 7 . Click Create (The DRM-6NX is ready for use) NOTE: 7 The DRM-6NX folders will not be visible on the Desktop in OS/2 versions prior to OS/2 WARP Connect.
<DRB1239> 35 Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources NetWare When using DOS in NetWare, issue the map command to mount the DRM-6NX. Follow these steps: 1 .
<DRB1239> 36 Hard Disk Caching Caching Settings To specify the settings, follow these steps: 1 . Start your Web browser 2 . Enter the name or Internet address of your DRM-6NX in the location/address field 3 .
<DRB1239> 37 Hard Disk Caching 2 . The table lists: ÷ drives ÷ inserted discs ÷ persistent discs that are currently not inserted Eject Click to eject a disc (Available only if the disc is cur.
<DRB1239> 38 Monitoring the Network Cache Changer This section describes: ÷ Event Log ÷ Statistics ÷ E-mail ÷ SNMP Event Log To display the event log, click Event Log within the Administration pages. In the event log, the DRM-6NX writes information such as completed tasks, warnings, installation failures, etc.
<DRB1239> 39 The DRM-6NX presents statistics such as: ÷ Server up-time ÷ Cache hit ratio ÷ List of users currently accessing the DRM-6NX in each network environment Monitoring the Network Cache Changer SNMP To specify the settings for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol): 1 .
<DRB1239> 40 Parameter name Value Description [Server] HardwareAddress = 00:40:8c:11:00:86 The DRM-6NX hardware address - Default is the serial number - you may set a Locally Administrated Address.
<DRB1239> 41 Appendix A : Parameter List Parameter name Value Description [SMB] EnableNetBEUI = yes Enables SMB over NetBIOS/NetBEUI. EnableNBT = yes Enables SMB over NetBIOS/TCP/IP. NBTscopeID = Defines the NetBIOS scope to which the DRM-6NX belongs.
<DRB1239> 42 Appendix A : Parameter List TimeZone Parameter Values This table lists the time zone as the number of hours +/- UTC. TimeZone Hours TimeZone Hours parameter value +/- UTC parameter .
<DRB1239> 43 Appendix A : Parameter List Directory Structure The DRM-6NX will appear to your system as a file server. Like any other file server it has a directory structure where files are stored.
<DRB1239> 44 Appendix A : Parameter List Editing the Configuration Parameters Web Browser If your network supports TCP/IP, you may display and edit the DRM-6NX parameter list using any standard Web browser. Note that you must first assign a valid Internet address as described in “ Assigning an Internet Address ” on page 14.
<DRB1239> 45 Appendix B: T roubleshooting This section provides useful information to resolve difficulty you may experience with your DRM- 6NX : ÷ The front panel indicators ÷ Errors when acce.
<DRB1239> 46 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Status Indicator On If the Status indicator remains lit after startup, it may indicate an error. Usually it is a problem with the SCSI bus or with one or more of the connected disc drives.
<DRB1239> 47 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Difficulties Locating the Network Cache Changer in NetWare Frame Types - Ethernet There are basically two different frame types on Ethernet networks, Ethernet II or IEEE 802.3. The IEEE 802.3 frame can be encapsulated in an IEEE 802.
<DRB1239> 48 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Problems When Accessing Disc Changers Disc changer flutter can occur if a user requests access to a CD-ROM while a second user is reading data from another CD-ROM. The changer may repeatedly switch between the two CD-ROM discs, sending small bits of data each time, in order to service both users.
<DRB1239> 49 Appendix B: Troubleshooting 3 . Release the Reset button and wait at least two seconds (one flash of the Network indicator) 4 . Press and hold the Reset button for at least five seconds until the Network indicator remains constantly lit 5 .
<DRB1239> 50 Appendix C: Upgrading the Network Cache Changer This section includes the following information: ÷ Obtaining new software ÷ Upgrading the PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX Obt.
<DRB1239> 51 Appendix C: Upgrading the Network Cache Canger Upgrading the Networ Cache C h anger The DRM-6NX software can easily be upgraded over the network using FTP on a TCP/IP network. To upgrade over the network you will need the following: ÷ The file with the new DRM-6NX software.
<DRB1239> 52 Appendix D: Specifications Supported Systems Novell NetWare NetWare 3.11, 3.12, 4.10 and 4.11 Microsoft Window s Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, 98, Windows NT v3.51, v4.0 Microsoft LAN Manage r LAN Manager 1.3 and above IBM LAN Server LAN Server 1.
<DRB1239> 53 Appendix E: Glossary AIX Advanced Interactive eXecutive; A version of the UNIX operating system from IBM that runs on various IBM computers including Mainframe systems ARP Address R.
<DRB1239> 54 Appendix E: Glossary RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol; A TCP/IP protocol governing the translation of a Data-Link Control (DLC) address to an Internet address RISC Reduced I.
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<DRB1239> 56 AFTER-SALES SERVICE FOR PIONEER PRODUCTS Please contact the dealer or distributor where you purchased the product for any / all afte r -sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information.
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