HP J3278B - SureStore CD-ROM Server/Tower 7 NAS... User manual

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HP CD-ROM Server
User’s Guide
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© Copyright 1997, 1998
Hewlett-Packard Company.
All rights reserved.
Reproduction, adaptation or translation
without prior written permission is prohibited,
except as allowed under the copyright laws.
Publication number
5967-2219
Second Edition,
February 1998
Applicable Products:
J3168A
J3169A
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Office or Authorized dealer.
For warranty service information, see appendix
E in this guide.
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Prior to the installation and use of this product,
review all safety markings and instructions.
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protective earthing terminal. There must be an
uninterrupted safety earth ground from the
main power source to the product’s input wiring
terminals, power cord or supplied power cord
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the HP CD-ROM Server!
The HP CD-ROM Server provides a simple and cost-effective
way to allow information stored on CD-ROMs to be shared by all
users on an Ethernet network.
The HP CD-ROM Server provides multi-protocol support for
most network operating systems. As additional support and new
features become available, it provides the ability to upgrade
firmware for future investment protection.
The HP CD-ROM Server for Ethernet networks is available as a
stand-alone or tower module.
About this Manual This manual applies to both the HP CD-ROM Server
Stand-Alone and Tower modules with firmware version 4.11 or
later.
The manual consists of six chapters followed by appendices:
1. Introduction – Provides a brief description of the HP
CD-ROM Server: how it works, where to use it and key
benefits.
2. Basic Installation – Provides the steps to connect your
HP CD-ROM Server to the network and to your CD-ROM
drives.
3. Network Configuration – Provides the procedures to
integrate your HP CD-ROM Server into your network
environment.
4. Mounting or Mapping Network Drives – Provides the
steps to set up your system to access CD-ROMs.
5. CD-ROM Server Configuration – Describes how to
configure operation of the HP CD-ROM Server.
6. Security Management – Provides information on how to
manage and control user access to CD-ROMs.
The appendices provide supplemental information, such as
troubleshooting procedures, configuration parameters, firmware
upgrade procedures and technical specifications.
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HP Customer Support Numbers
If you need assistance, call one of the following numbers.
Electronic Support Services
Hewlett-Packard provides software utilities, firmware upgrades
and support information for the HP CD-ROM Server through
the World Wide Web and various bulletin board services.
In the USA and Canada, call 208-323-2551
In Europe, call the following number for your country:
Austria 06.60.63.86 Netherlands 020.606.87.51
Belgium (Dutch) 02.626.88.06 Norway 22.11.62.99
Belgium (French) 02.626.88.07 Portugal 01.44.17.199
Denmark 39.29.40.99 Spain 90.23.21.123
Finland 02.03.47.288 Sweden 08.61.92.170
France 04.50.43.98.53 Switzerland 084.880.11.11
Germany 0180.52.58.143 United Kingdom 0171.512.5202
Italy 02.2.641.0350 Europe (English
outside the UK) +44.0171.512.5202
Ireland 01.662.55.25
For all other countries, contact your reseller.
World Wide Web HP's Electronic Support Center:
http://www.hp.com/go/CDROM_Server
America Online Download from the HP Forum.
CompuServe Download from the HP Forum on CompuServe. To sign up for
CompuServe call [phone] and ask for Representative
#51 (USA only).
HP BBS
Use 208 344-1691 for 24-hour access to the HP BulletinBoard
Service. The first time you use this service, you will be asked
to type your name and address to establish an account and
password for future use.
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Table of Contents
Preface
HP Customer Support Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electronic Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
HP CD-ROM Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
How They Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Where to Use Them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Features and Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2. Basic Installation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Connecting the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
3. Network Configuration
Novell NetWare Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Microsoft and IBM Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
TCP/IP Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Time Synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
4. Mounting or Mapping Network Drives
The HP CD-ROM Server File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Novell NetWare (NCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Microsoft and IBM Networks (SMB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
UNIX (NFS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Web Browsers (HTTP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
5. CD-ROM Server Configuration
Configuration Using a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Configuration Using a Text Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
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6. Security Management
How to Setup Access Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
HP CD-ROM Server Access Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Security Management using a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Security Management using a Text Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Security Management in Specific Network Environments . . . . . . . . 6-9
A. Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
The Front Panel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Errors When Accessing the CD-ROM Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Difficulty Locating the CD-ROM Server in NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
NetWare NDS Installation Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Problems When Accessing Disc Changers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Restoring Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
B. The Config.ini File
C. Updating the Firmware
Firmware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
D. Technical Specifications
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Network and Drive Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Electrical and Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Supported Network Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
Supported Network Protocols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4
E. Warranty
F. Regulatory Statements
Index
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Introduction 1-1
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Introduction
HP CD-ROM Servers
HP CD-ROM Servers connect CD-ROM drives to Ethernet
networks. All users on the network can share the information on
any CD-ROM inserted into a connected CD-ROM drive.
Stand-Alone Module The stand-alone module provides RJ-45 and BNC network
connectors. The RJ-45 connector connects to a 10Base-T
(twisted-pair cable) network. The BNC connects to a 10Base2
(thin coaxial cable) network. The 50-pin high-density SCSI-2
connector supports up to 7 CD-ROM drives. If CD-ROM disc
changers are used, up to 56 discs can be accessed.
Tower Module The tower module provides RJ-45 and AUI (Attachment Unit
Interface) network connectors. The RJ-45 connector connects to
a 10Base-T (twisted-pair cable) network. If you use an
appropriate external transceiver module, the AUI connector
allows you to connect to a 10Base2 (thin coax), 10Base5 (thick
coax) or fiber-optic network.
HP CD-ROM Server
HP CD-ROM Server
Stand-Alone Module Tower Module
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The 50-pin SCSI-2 header (typically for SCSI ribbon cable)
supports up to 7 CD-ROM drives, or up to 56 discs if disc
changers are used. The CD-ROM tower module is designed for
installation into a CD-ROM tower.
How They Work
HP CD-ROM Servers connect as nodes on an Ethernet network.
An HP CD-ROM Server acts as a network file server. This
means that it is independent of other file servers—a network
client communicates directly with the CD-ROM server. This
results in high performance and reliability.
Installation and configuration is easy. In most environments,
the network connection is the only installation required prior to
using the HP CD-ROM Server. There is no software that must
be installed on clients or file servers. Your computer will see the
HP CD-ROM Server simply as another network file server, and
you access it through standard network operating system
commands.
The HP CD-ROM Server also supports the HTTP protocol.
Therefore, you can access and manage the CD-ROM server
through a standard Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator or
Microsoft Internet Explorer.
For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 systems, a software utility is
available for use in place of a Web browser. This utility (the HP
CD-ROM Server Utility) provides an easy-to-use graphical
interface to manage your HP CD-ROM Servers. You can
download this software from the HP Web site (see the Electronic
Support section in the front of this manual for the HP Web
address).
Note ❏At the HP Web site, you can also download technical support
information, and the latest versions of the CD-ROM server
firmware and software utilities. Check with your HP-authorized
dealer for additional assistance.
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