Axis AXIS StorPoint CD User manual

Preface
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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.
The manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up
and manage the StorPoint CD in the various network environments. It is intended for anyone
involved in installing and managing the StorPoint CD.
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or
omissions, please inform us at the address on the back cover. Axis Communications AB cannot be
held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes
in this manual and to the product without prior notice.
About Axis
Axis Communications is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for the network connection
of computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984, it has been one of the fastest growing companies
in the market and is now a leader in its field. The headquarters are located in Lund, Sweden, with
subsidiaries in Beijing, Boston, Hong Kong, London, München, Paris, Shanghai, Singapore,
Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo.
Axis Communications has a distributor network operating in more than 60 countries world wide,
marketing six product lines:
Network Scan Servers The network scan server simplifies distribution and archiving of paper-
based information in workgroup and production scanning environments. It connects scanners
directly to the network for anyone to use.
Network Storage Servers Multiprotocol storage servers provide a flexible and cost efficient
solution to network storage on Ethernet networks.
Network CD-ROM Servers Multiprotocol CD-ROM servers provide a flexible and cost-
efficient solution for sharing CD-ROMs across the network. They are available in Ethernet and
Token Ring versions.

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Network Print Servers These intelligent Ethernet and Token Ring print servers support a wide
range of LAN protocols.
Network Camera Servers The network camera provides a cost-effective solution for taking and
broadcasting color pictures over the Internet and intranet networks. It connects directly to
Ethernet networks and supports TCP/IP and Internet-related protocols.
IBM Mainframe and S/3x – AS/400 Printer Interfaces These products include a wide
range of plug-in interfaces and free standing box products.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Notices
USA This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.
Europe This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1994 and the
requirements for immunity according to EN50082-1/1992 residential, commercial and light industry. (Compliance is not valid for
unshielded network cables.)
Trademark Acknowledgements
AIX, Apple, DOS, Ethernet, IBM, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, LAN Server, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape, Netscape
Navigator, Novell NetWare, OS/2, OS/2 Warp, Windows, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT and Windows 95 are registered
trademarks of the respective holders.
AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual Revision 1.4
Part No: 15096 Dated: February 1998
Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 1996-1998

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The AXIS StorPoint CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Section 2 Basic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Checking and Identifying the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Physical Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the StorPoint CD/T in a CD-ROM Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting CD-ROM Drives to the StorPoint CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting the StorPoint CD to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setup Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setup for TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting Up - the AXIS WinPoint Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Section 3 Setting Up - Web Browser (HTTP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Accessing the Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
HTTP Management Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Accessing CD-ROMs from a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Managing Security in HTTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Section 4 Setting Up - NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configuration in NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Accessing CD-ROMs in NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Managing Security in NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Section 5 Setting Up - Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Configuration in SMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Accessing CD-ROMs in SMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Managing Security in SMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Section 6 Setting Up - UNIX (NFS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Configuration in UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Accessing CD-ROMs in UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Managing Security in UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Access Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Appendix A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Running a Diagnostic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
The Front Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Errors when Accessing the StorPoint CD or inserted CD-ROMs . . 104
Problems Running CD-ROM Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Difficulties Locating the StorPoint CD in NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Problems Locating the Domain Controller in SMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Problems when Accessing Disc Changers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Token Ring - Source Routing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Restoring Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Appendix B The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Editing the Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
The Config File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Appendix C Updating the Software and Extending the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Obtaining the Updated Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Upgrading the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Extending the RAM Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Appendix D Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Appendix E How To Contact Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Section 1: Introduction
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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.
Standalone Module The standalone module, the AXIS StorPoint CD, is available in an
Ethernet or Token Ring version. Up to 7 CD-ROM drives can be
connected via its SCSI connector, and if disc changers are used, up to
56 discs can be accessed.
Tower Module The AXIS StorPoint CD/T has the same functionality as the
standalone module, but the enclosure and connectors are designed for
installation into a CD-ROM tower. The StorPoint CD/T is also
available in a Dual SCSI port version and a Fast Ethernet 100baseTX
version.
AXIS StorPoint CD/T
AXIS StorPoint CD
StorPoint CD
(Standalone)
StorPoint CD/T
(Tower)
StorPoint CD/T
(Tower Dual SCSI)
Ethernet yes yes yes
Fast Ethernet no yes yes
Token Ring yes yes no
Max. directly
connected drives 7 7 14
Max. CD-ROMs 56 56 112

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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.
Plug and Play The file server independent approach makes the installation quick and
convenient. In most environments the physical connection to the
network is the only installation required prior to starting work with
the StorPoint CD. No software needs to be installed on clients or file
servers. Your computer will see the StorPoint CD as another network
file server, and it is accessed using the standard commands used in
your network operating system.
Environments The AXIS StorPoint CD
can be used simultaneously
from NetWare, Windows,
OS/2, DOS, UNIX and
Internet/intranet clients. It
supports basic messaging
and network protocols:
• NCP over IPX and IP
• SMB over
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
• SMB over
NetBIOS/TCP/IP
• NFS over UDP/IP
• HTTP over TCP/IP.

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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.
Security CD-ROM access can be restricted by setting up password protection.
It is also possible to limit the number of simultaneous users of any
CD-ROM to comply with license agreements.
Maintenance New software can easily be downloaded to the StorPoint CD’s Flash
memory over the network using FTP.
Network
Management
The StorPoint CD supports the Simple Network Management
Protocol, SNMP.
Year 2000 The StorPoint CD is year 2000 compliant.
Support At the Axis Web site, http://www.axis.com/, you can download on-
line manuals and the latest versions of the StorPoint CD software and
software utilities. Alternatively, your Axis dealer will provide you with
the assistance or information you require.
The AXIS StorPoint CD is covered with a best-of-breed warranty and
service program. If you take advantage of the Axis User Group free
membership, you can obtain a 5 year warranty, free software upgrades
and support. In the USA and Canada there is also a 24 hour unit
replacement service and a 90 days money back guarantee. You can
access the Axis User Group via the StorPoint CD home page, or check
the Axis Web site for more details.

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Section 2: Basic Installation
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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.
Ethernet network with a standalone version AXIS StorPoint CD
You install the StorPoint CD onto your network in these stages:
• Installing the StorPoint CD/T in a CD-ROM tower
• Connecting the CD-ROM drives to the StorPoint CD
• Connecting the StorPoint CD to the network
You must then configure the StorPoint CD for your network
environment. See “Setup Summary ” on page 19.
StorPoint CD
CD-ROM drives
Network hub
Network cables
SCSI cables

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Checking and Identifying the Hardware
Unpack and inspect all parts for damage. Contact your dealer if
anything is missing. All packaging materials are recyclable.
Included with the standard delivery:
❏CD-ROM server:
❏AXIS StorPoint CD User’s Manual (Part no: 15096)
❏AXIS StorPoint CD Quick Installation Guide (Part no: 15095)
❏AXIS Product Guide (Part no: 14412)
❏AXIS User Group registration leaflet (Part no:15119)
❏Power supply 12V DC (standalone module only):
Included with the tower module StorPoint CD/T:
❏Network connection board and ribbon cable
❏4 screws for the StorPoint CD
❏2 screws and washers for the network connection board
Part no: StorPoint CD StorPoint CD/T StorPoint CD/T Dual SCSI
Ethernet 0067-1 0068-1 0073-1
Fast Ethernet 0076-1 0081-1
Token Ring 0069-1 0070-1
Part no: PS-E or PS-C
Europe 15507 14235
USA 15508 14256
UK 15509 14236
Australia 15510 14258
Japan 15511 14257

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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.
AXIS StorPoint CD
Ethernet
AXIS StorPoint CD/T
Ethernet
The AUI connector allows you to connect a 10base2, 10base5 or fiber-
optical cable network using an appropriate external transceiver.
Push button SCSI connector 10baseT 10base2 Power supply
SCSI connector Power supply 10baseT AUI Push button

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AXIS StorPoint CD/T
Dual SCSI Ethernet
AXIS StorPoint CD/T
Fast Ethernet
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.
AXIS StorPoint CD/T
Dual SCSI Fast
Ethernet
SCSI connectors Power supply 10baseT AUI Push button
SCSI connector Power supply 100baseTX Push button
SCSI connectors Power supply 100baseTX Push button

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AXIS StorPoint CD
Token Ring
AXIS StorPoint CD/T
Token Ring
Indicators 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.
• CD - Turns on when a CD-ROM is inserted into any connected
drive.
• Network - Flashes to indicate the presence of network traffic.
• Power - Remains on to indicate that power is present in the unit.
Refer to “The Front Panel Indicators ” on page 102 for a list of known
error conditions.
Push Button Used for restoring the factory default settings. See “Restoring Factory
Default Settings ” on page 109.
Ring Speed Switch Used for setting the ring speed of the unit to the speed of the Token
Ring network, 4 or 16 Mb/s.
Ring speed
SCSI connector UTP STP Power supply
Push button
switch
Ring speed switch
SCSI connector UTP STP
Power supply
Push button

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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 0To avoid the risk of electrical chock or other injury, disconnect power
from the tower before removing the chassis.
If not already installed in a tower when delivered, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the CD-ROM tower for the installation, e.g. by removing
the chassis.
2. Make a note of the serial number of the StorPoint CD/T for future
reference during the network configuration described later. You will
find the number on the underside label.
3. Slide the StorPoint CD/T into the tower.
4. Fix the StorPoint CD/T with the four screws supplied. Use the
upper or lower holes depending on type of tower and mounting.
Caution 0The length of the screws must not exceed 0.2 inch (5 mm). If they do,
the internal components of the StorPoint CD/T may be damaged.

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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.
Connecting CD-ROM Drives to the StorPoint CD
A single StorPoint CD can service up to 7 or 14 CD-ROM drives,
depending on model. You connect the drives using the appropriate
SCSI cables, which must be ordered separately.
The SCSI bus allows 7 CD-ROM drives to be connected to the
StorPoint CD. Each unit on the SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI
address. To work properly, the bus must be electrically terminated at
both ends.
Note: ❏IDE and EIDE type CD-ROM drives cannot be used.
Before you begin Standalone version only: Make sure that the power supply (PS-C or PS-
E, 12 V DC) included in the delivery is marked with the correct mains
voltage.
Dual SCSI version only: It is recommended that the Dual SCSI version
of StorPoint CD/T should be installed in a 14 bay tower, i.e. all the
CD-ROM drives are housed in the same enclosure with the SCSI
cables built-in.

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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.
Caution 0Always make sure that power is not connected to the StorPoint CD or
any of the CD-ROM drives when making changes to the SCSI chain.
The SCSI bus may become damaged if you connect or disconnect any
units when the power is on.
Connecting the
SCSI Drives
To connect the SCSI drives to the StorPoint CD, follow these steps:
1. Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on the StorPoint
CD.
2. Connect the SCSI cable to the CD-ROM drive(s).
3. Set a unique SCSI address 0 through 6 for each of the connected
CD-ROM drive(s). The Dual SCSI version has two separate buses
with addresses0 through 6available on each. Referto the CD-ROM
drive documentation for instructions on how to set the SCSI
address.
Note: ❏The SCSI address of the StorPoint is 7, and cannot be changed.

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4. Connect an external SCSI
terminator to the last drive
in the SCSI chain. If there
is only one CD-ROM
drive,itisthelastoneinthe
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.
Note: ❏Do not terminate the CD-ROM drives placed between the
StorPoint CD and the last drive.
5. Turn on power:
Standalone version only: First connect power to all the CD-ROM
drives and turn them on. Then connect the external power supply
to the StorPoint CD.
Tower module only: Simply switch the power on to the whole of the
CD-ROM tower.
The StorPoint CD front panel indicators will flash during power-on
and self-test. When the Status indicator stops flashing and remains off,
the StorPoint CD is ready for use.
External SCSI terminator

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Connecting the StorPoint CD to the Network
Before you begin Always consult the Network Administrator before making changes to
the network configuration.
Connecting to
the Network
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
theRing speed switch. Carefully slidetheswitchto theleftto change
to 4Mb/s. For 16Mb/s, place the switch in the right hand position.
Note: ❏The ring speed setting will not take effect until the StorPoint CD
has been restarted.
4. Turn on power:
Standalone version only: First connect power to all CD-ROM drives
and switch them on. Then connect the external power supply to the
StorPoint CD.
Tower module only: Switch on the CD-ROM tower.
The StorPoint CD front panel indicators will flash during power-on
and self-test. When the Status indicator stops flashing and remains off,
the StorPoint CD is ready for use.

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Setup Summary
After installing the StorPoint CD onto your network, you are ready to
perform the basic setup procedures for your network environment.
Depending on the type of network into which you are integrating,
proceed with the appropriate sections of the manual according to this
table:
Environment:
See section:
Web
browser
(HTTP)
NetWare Microsoft
and IBM
(SMB)
UNIX
(NFS)
“ Setup for TCP/IP ” on page 20 x x * x * x
“ Setting Up - theAXIS WinPoint Utility ”
on page 28 x ** x **
“Section 3 - Setting Up - Web Browser
(HTTP)
” x
“Section 4 - Setting Up - NetWare ” x
“Section 5 - Setting Up - Microsoft and
IBM Networks (SMB)
” x
“Section 6 - Setting Up - UNIX (NFS) ” x
* Only if you are using the TCP/IP protocol
** Only if you are using Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.x