Pioneer manual Where to Use the DRM-6NX Changer, Major Features

Features

This 6-disc CD-ROM changer is a CD-ROM server equipped with a network board for easy network connection. The internal hard disk serves as cache memory for CD-ROM data which significantly reduces access times.

The support of multiple protocols enables compatibility in a variety of network environments.

Where to Use the DRM-6NX Changer

The PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX can be used simultaneously from NetWare, Windows, OS/ 2, DOS, UNIX and Internet/intranet clients. It supports basic messaging and network protocols:

ÖNCP over IPX and IP

ÖSMB over NetBIOS/NetBEUI

ÖSMB over NetBIOS/TCP/IP

ÖNFS over UDP/IP

ÖHTTP over TCP/IP for access from any environment using a Web browser.

NetWare

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

PIONEER

Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX

SCSI

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

Microsoft and IBM Networks

The DRM-6NX is easily accessed using SMB.

UNlX

The DRM-6NX is mounted using NFS.

Internet/Intranet

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

Ethernet or

Token Ring

Network

Windows

DOS

Web browser

UNIX

Major Features

ÖUse of a high-capacity hard disk drive makes it possible to cache data for all 6 CD-ROMs in a magazine. (Volume Cache *1)

ÖTo use the changer as a 12-disc CD-ROM server, save the data to cache memory on the hard drive then replace the discs in the CD-ROM drive with another disc magazine

ÖA total of 5 CD/DVD-ROM drives or changers can be connected to the external SCSI terminal

ÖA Directory Cache*2 function reduces file retrieval time and includes CD-ROM discs that have not been stored in the Volume Cache

ÖReplacing the internal hard disk with a larger hard disk drive (IDE type) enables caching of more CD- ROM discs. *3

ÖFast Ethernet is supported through 100BASE-TX/ 10BASE-T automatic switching function

ÖMiscellaneous cache and network management enabled through use of standard Web browsers

ÖNetwork board and changer firmware can be upgraded via the network (operating software upgrades are available from the PIONEER web site)

OS/2

NetWare

ÖDiscs can be managed by magazine unit for 6-disc magazines.

ÖIncorporates the CD-ROM changer with a maximum 24-speed capacity

ÖUniversal 110 to 240 V power supply

*1 Volume Cache: All CD-ROM disc data is copied to this cache

*2 Directory Cache: Hard disk cache copies the disc directory structure down to file units to speed up file retrieval

*3 Changing the unit’s built-in drive must be done in accordance with procedures using a Pioneer-recommended hard disk drive (for details, consult your dealer or the Pioneer website)

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

NOTE:

7This product does not support caching DVD discs.

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