Amaquest Computer CTL-9800 User manual

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CD/DVD Array Controller
The Best Network CD/DVD Thin Server Solutions
CTL-9800/ CTL-9805
Amaquest Computer Corp.
8F-1, 79 Hsin-Tai 5th Road, Sec.1
Hsi-Chih, Taipei Hsien 221
Taiwan, R.O.C.
User's Manual
Preliminary Version

Printed June 22, 1999
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CTL-9800/9805 CD/DVD Server is a trademark of Amaquest Computer Corp. All other
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respective companies.
For Europe
This product is in conformity with the EMC directive.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1.....................................................................................................................1
CTL-9800/9805 CD/DVD Server...............................................................................1
Features................................................................................................................1
The CTL-9800/9805 CD/DVD Server Package..................................................2
Chapter 2.....................................................................................................................3
Hardware Installation...................................................................................................3
Installing CTL-9800/9805 CD/DVD Server........................................................3
Chapter 3.....................................................................................................................5
Software Installation and Setup...................................................................................5
System Requirements...........................................................................................5
Default Configuration...........................................................................................5
Setup Internet (IP) Address..................................................................................6
Using ARP in Windows .......................................................................................8
Using ARP in UNIX and OS/2 ..........................................................................10
Using BOOTP in UNIX.....................................................................................12
Using DHCP......................................................................................................13
First-Time Setup Using An Internet Browser.....................................................13
Restarting CD/DVD Server ...............................................................................14
Chapter 4...................................................................................................................15
Configuration and Management.................................................................................15
Changing Server Configuration..........................................................................15
Changing Network Configuration......................................................................18
TCP/IP Configuration........................................................................................18
SMB (for Windows) Parameters........................................................................18
NFS (for UNIX) Parameters..............................................................................19
HTTP (for WEB) Parameters ............................................................................20
SOCKET (for RPC) Parameters........................................................................20

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Other Protocols..................................................................................................20
Setting Security..................................................................................................22
Edit User Account..............................................................................................22
Set Access Control.............................................................................................22
Server Operations...............................................................................................25
Eject/ Load Disc.................................................................................................25
Lock/ Unlock Drives..........................................................................................25
Reset ..................................................................................................................25
Chapter 5...................................................................................................................27
CD/DVD Server Information....................................................................................27
Disc Access Information ....................................................................................27
Drive Information...............................................................................................27
System Information............................................................................................28
Event Log ..........................................................................................................28
Edit Guest Information.......................................................................................28
Edit Member Information...................................................................................28
Appendix A ...............................................................................................................29
The Time Zone Parameter Value.......................................................................29

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Chapter 1
CTL-9800/9805 CD/DVD SERVER
Congratulations on the purchase of your new CTL-9800/9805 CD/DVD
Server! CD/DVD Server is a compact device that can be connected to an
Ethernet-based network and provides simultaneous access of up to 14
CD/DVD-ROM drives or changers to any number of clients.
CD/DVD Server is a product series designed to enable client machines to
access CD/DVD-ROM drives over the network. It is a combination of
hardware and software, which enables users to share CD/DVD-ROM drives
on Windows 95/98, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT Server or
Workstation, OS/2, UNIX, any NFS client, or any computer with HTTP
browser installed.
This manual presents general information about the CD/DVD Server and
instructions about installing your CD/DVD Server and configuring it.
Features
Some of the outstanding features of your CD/DVD Server are as follows:
•NOS independent, no server needed.
•Compatible with CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.
•Support multiple protocols and concurrent users.
•Instant Web server, and Internet ready.
•Configuration and management via LAN, Web, or local terminal is
available.
•Passwords protected drive access and license control.
•No software driver is needed on client machine.
•System software resides on Flash-ROM for easy upgrade.
•Unique Socket API for custom application development (OEM option).
•5.25" drive form factor size.
•Intelligent caching algorithm for improved performance (optional).

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The CTL-9800/9805 CD/DVD Server Package
1. A 5.25 inch CD/DVD Server controller
2. Ethernet Extension Connector
3. A Ethernet Cable
4. A RS232C Serial Cable (9805 only)
5. Two SCSI II 50-pin terminators
6. Two 50-pin SCSI II Cables
7. CD/DVD Server User’s Manual

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Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
This chapter presents easy-to-follow instructions on how to install your
CD/DVD Server.
CD/DVD Server can be physically located anywhere on the network.
CD/DVD Server has a RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T (UTP, RJ-45) network
cabling. 9805 CD/DVD Server is able to connect up to 14 SCSI CD-ROM
drives through 2 SCSI ports. 9800 CD/DVD Server is able to connect up to
7 SCSI CD/DVD ROM drives. Each port can connect 7 drives. Please plan
the SCSI ID settings carefully in advance, or consult your dealer about the ID
of pre-installed SCSI CD-ROM drives if you want to attach any external drive.
CD/DVD Server will not work if those IDs conflict. The controller always
assumes a SCSI ID of 7. Each SCSI cable must be terminated either by the
external terminator or by the jumpers on the last CD/DVD-ROM drive.
Installing CTL-9800/9805 CD/DVD Server
To Install CTL-9800/9805 CD/DVD Server, follow this simple process:
1. Connect the power cable to the CD/DVD Controller. Do not switch on
the power
2. Connect one end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector at the rear of
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the CD/DVD controller. (Make sure the colored end of the cable aligned
with the number "1" printed on the board besides the SCSI connector.)
3. Connect the other ends of the SCSI cable to the CD-ROM/CD-
ROM/DVD-ROM drive(s). (Check the alignment of the colored end of
the cable with the number "1" indicated on the drives.)
4. Set a SCSI ID for each CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, make sure that
each has a unique ID, from 0~6. Refer to the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
drive manual for detail instruction. The SCSI ID can be the same for two
drives only when the drives are located separately on two SCSI channels.
5. Terminate the last CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive of the chain for each
channel, do not terminate the rest. Example, if all SCSI ID are used on a
channel, 0~6, terminate the drive with SCSI ID 6.
6. Connect the controller to the network using the network interface port.
Connect the 100BASE-TX network cable to the RJ-45 network
connector.
7. Switch on the CD/DVD Controller. The LED on the face panel starts
blinking after the system software initializes itself. The CD/DVD
Controller is now ready, please refer to the TCP/IP setup for network
configuration.
If any problem is encountered during the installation, please contact your local
dealer for assistance.
NOTE: The CD/DVD Controller needs to be shut down before any new drive can
be added. Do not tempt to add any devices when the Controller is still powered on.

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Chapter 3
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND SETUP
This chapter presents easy-to-follow instructions on installing your CD/DVD
Server configuration utility, CD/DVD Server Manager, on a Windows 95 or
Windows NT client.
After completing the hardware installation of the CD/DVD Server, it boots up
with a default configuration. For the CD/DVD Server to become operational,
you need to configure its name, workgroup/domain name, and IP address.
CD/DVD Server Manager, provided along with CD/DVD Server, can be
used to configure and manage the CD/DVD Server.
System Requirements
The CD/DVD Server Manager requires the following environment for
installation and use:
•A PC with Windows NT, Windows 95/98 or Windows for Workgroups,
with a TCP/IP protocol stack installed and properly configured
•The machine where CD/DVD Server Manager is to be installed should be
in the same network segment and subnet as that of the CD/DVD Server
•CD/DVD Server can also be configured in a non-Windows environment
as long as there is an Internet browser available. For details, please see
the section entitled “Managing CD/DVD Server using a Web Browser” in
the chapter “CD/DVD Server as an HTTP Server”.
Default Configuration
CD/DVD Server will automatically configure itself the first time it is powered
on. This automatic configuration is based on the parameters stored in non-
volatile memory:
•The name of CD/DVD Server is set by default to Server.
•The IP address of CD/DVD Server will be set by default to
‘202.132.129.196’, which should be changed immediately to an available

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IP address that does not conflict with any other host on the network.
•The Domain/Workgroup name of CD/DVD Server is set by default to
WORKGROUP and should be changed to the name of the domain or
workgroup in which CD/DVD Server is installed.
•The configuration password of CD/DVD Server is set by default to root.
This password is required for changing any configuration of the CD/DVD
Server.
•All the CD/DVD-ROM drives connected to the CD/DVD Server are
shared by default without a password and with the share names DVD0,
DVD1, DVD2, and so on up to a maximum of DVD13 depending on the
number of CD/DVD-ROM drives connected.
Setup Internet (IP) Address
Before a connection between the CD/DVD Server and the client can be setup
over the TCP/IP network, an internet (IP) address has first to be assigned to
the Server.
The IP address can be set under various networks, such as Window 95/98,
Window NT, UNIX or OS/2. Root authority is required on UNIX system
and administrator is required over Window NT server for this setup.
Three options, ARP/BOOTP/ DHCP, are given to assign an IP
address to the CD/DVD Server.
§ARP -Easiest method available but IP address is downloaded
individually. Not recommend to use this method over routers.
System available: Windows 95/98, Windows NT,UNIX and
OS/2.
§BOOTP-Download IP address automatically but operates on
the entire network. Requires a BOOTP daemon on your system.
System available: UNIX.
§DHCP-Allows automatic but temporary assignment of IP
addresses from a central pool. When enabled, DHCP will
download a free IP address, default router address and net mask