What
is a NAS Optical Storage Server?
The Legacy NAS Optical
Storage Server provides additional CD-ROM and/or DVD-ROM storage to
virtually any computer network. The Legacy NAS Optical Storage
Server can be installed in just a few minutes and requires little
knowledge of computer networking. It is similar to a file server,
but easier to use and install. The Legacy NAS Optical Storage Server
provides a low-cost network solution for file sharing with
simultaneous support for Windows clients, NetWare clients, Macintosh
clients, and UNIX/Linux workstations. This type of powerful but
easy-to-use device is called a NAS or Network Attached Server.
How
do I install the system?
The NAS Optical Storage Server installs in just a few minutes. The
NAS Optical Storage Server optical contains an auto-sensing 10
Base-T/100 Base-TX Ethernet interface that connects to any Ethernet
hub or switch on the network. Simply plug it in, turn it on, and
within 20 seconds the system will boot and auto-configure itself for
the network it is attached to.
Can
the NAS Optical Server support simultaneous use of hard disks,
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM devices?
Yes, hard disks and CD-ROM/DVD-ROM devices can be used at the same
time.
How
do I expand the system?
The CD/DVD Server can be further expanded with more memory to the
maximum of 128MB if necessary. Additional CDROM, CD Changer, DVDROM
or Disk Cache may be installed into any remaining empty bays.
What
effect does the NAS Optical Storage Server optical have on network
performance?
In most cases the NAS Optical Storage Server will increase overall
network performance by decreasing the workload on existing file
servers. Access to files on the NAS Optical Storage Server, however,
is not affected by a heavy workload on the primary file server(s).
In the case of a segmented network, overall performance can be
further enhanced by locating the NAS Optical Storage Server on the
segment with the users which require the server's data.
Does
the NAS Optical Storage Server support CD/DVD caching?
Yes. The NAS Optical Storage Server will cache CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
discs to the internal hard drive automatically. CD-ROM and DVD-ROM
caching is one of the more powerful and configurable features of the
NAS Optical Storage Server.
How
does my systems administrator manage the NAS Optical Storage Server?
The NAS Optical Storage Server can be efficiently managed in one of
three ways: 1) Using a web browser administrator interface running
from any client PC equipped with a standard web browser; 2) Using
the front panel display menus; or 3) Accessing configuration text
files, which are stored on the NAS Optical Storage Server and which
can be modified by any client PC equipped with a text editor.
How
does the NAS Optical Storage Server compare to other network storage
solutions?
The NAS Optical Storage Server offers the quickest, easiest, and
lowest cost means of adding storage to a network. With other types
of storage solutions you have to either purchase another file server
(an expensive and time-consuming process) or add additional storage
to an existing file server, which requires significant down time,
adds risks, and usually requires additional server upgrades. In
addition, adding additional storage to an existing server slows down
the server. With NAS Optical Storage Server you get additional
storage as well as additional processing power.
Are
any user licenses required to use the NAS Optical Storage Server?
No. There are no user licenses required for NT, NetWare, Macintosh,
or UNIX access. This is not the case with a traditional file server.
If
my main file server becomes unavailable, can I still access files
stored on the NAS Optical Storage Server?
Yes. Accessing information on the NAS Optical Storage Server happens
independently of other file servers.
Can
I access the NAS Optical Storage Server over my "WAN"
(Wide Area Network)?
Yes. The NAS Optical Storage Server can be located outside the
firewall, or you can configure your network to allow access to the
NAS Optical Storage Server through your firewall.
How
does the NAS Optical Storage Server interact with existing file
servers?
The NAS Optical Storage Server operates as an independent file
server. As such, it does not need to communicate with any other
servers on the network. Alternatively, the NAS Optical Storage
Server can be configured to work in conjunction with an NT domain or
a NetWare NDS network to facilitate common network security.
Does
the NAS Optical Storage Server optical support long file names?
Yes.
Can
Microsoft Windows, NetWare, Macintosh, and UNIX clients access the
NAS Optical Storage Server simultaneously?
Yes. All the supported
clients can simultaneously access the same data whether this data is
stored on a hard disk or a CD or DVD reader.
What
happens if my client has more than one supported protocol installed?
A single client can access the NAS Optical Storage Server through
multiple client protocols simultaneously. For example, if your
client is configured for both Microsoft and NetWare, then the NAS
Optical Storage Server will appear in your Network Neighborhood
twice, once as a Microsoft server and once as a NetWare server. Each
server will perform as the Network Operating System which it is
emulating.
Can
I use the NAS Optical Storage Server as a Web server?
Yes. The NAS Optical Storage Server is a basic Web server, although
it does not run resident applications such as Front Page extensions,
CGIs, etc.
When
using TCP/IP, how does the NAS Optical Storage Server obtain its IP
address?
If a DHCP, BOOTP or RARP server exists on your network, the NAS
Optical Storage Server will obtain an IP # automatically as the
system boots. If your network is not configured to run one of these
applications, then the IP address will default to 10.10.10.10.
Furthermore, the IP# may be manually set via one of the
Administration methods: 1) The administrative Web functionality; 2)
The front panel display; or 3) The onboard configuration files.
Can
the system administrator choose which Apple network zone the NAS
Optical Storage Server will appear in?
Yes. The NAS Optical Storage Server will display all available Apple
zones, allowing the administrator to choose which zone the NAS
Optical Storage Server will appear in.
Does
the NAS Optical Storage Server support SNMP?
Yes. The NAS Optical Storage Server supports basic SNMP commands
such as Community, Contact, Location, and Trap addresses.
How
do I access the NAS Optical Storage Server?
Just as you would access any server on the network. The NAS Optical
Storage Server automatically appears in the familiar
locations--Network Neighborhood, File Manager, Windows Explorer,
Chooser, etc. Clients can map volumes to local drive letters or
access files through the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path.
Can
I view information stored on the NAS Optical Storage Server via the
Web?
Yes. You can access all the information stored on the NAS Optical
Storage Server via a Web browser though Web-based material, such as
HTML formatted data, is more usable from a Web browser vs
application software.
What
is the default server name of the NAS Optical Storage Server as it
first appears on the network?
By default the NAS Optical Storage Server will appear on the network
with a unique server name that combines the product name, the unit's
serial number, and the network protocol configured at the client.
For example, a NAS Optical Storage Server with serial number 102389
will appear to a Microsoft client as "Legacy2389_smb" and
to a Novell client as "Legacy2389_nw."
Does
the NAS Optical Storage Server support file locking across multiple
protocols?
Yes. If a file is locked by one protocol then the file will be
rightfully locked for all protocols.
I
get a new CD or DVD each month as part of a subscription set. Do I
need to re-enter security settings each month with each new disc?
No. The NAS Optical Storage
Server has a specific feature to deal with subscription-based discs.
When a new volume arrives the NAS Optical Storage Server optical
copies all security, password, and license information from the old
disc to the new disc.
Can
I organize multiple volumes or directories under one volume and
drive letter?
Yes. This feature, called
"Virtual Volumes," is one of the more powerful functions.
A Virtual Volume can be created real-time and can contain
directories of other volumes. The use of Virtual Volumes greatly
increases the flexibility and configuration of the server, providing
a powerful resource for more effectively managing and organizing
data.
What
is the total number of CDs or DVDs that can be cached?
1,024
What
is archive caching?
With archive caching, once a
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is inserted, the data is copied onto the hard
drive for further access and the disc is ejected.
What
is performance caching?
Performance caching is similar
to archive caching except that the CD is not ejected once the data
has been copied. With performance caching the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM disc
remains in the drive, allowing client access to be serviced first by
the hard drive cache and then by CD or DVD discs in high use
situations.
Is
the NAS Optical Storage Server available for access while a disc is
being cached?
Yes. The NAS Optical Storage Server is completely available for
normal disc access during the caching process.
Is
it possible to secure the files I store on the NAS Optical Storage
Server?
Yes. Security is one of the most robust features of the NAS Optical
Storage Server. The NAS Optical Storage Server has a unified
security model enabled throughout all of the client protocols.
Concepts such as Local Users, Local Groups, Share Level Passwords,
User Level security, NT Domain Users, and NDS Users are all
supported.
How
does security work across the multiple protocols?
Seamlessly. The security model of NAS Optical Storage Server
functions independently of any protocol that is accessing it. If a
NetWare user logs in as Supervisor, for example, and sets privileges
to a given directory to only NDS users named "Bob", then
all other clients are denied access to this directory. If the
administrator then adds a local user "Jane" to this same
directory then a user from a Macintosh, a Unix system, a Microsoft
or a Novell Bindery client can access the directory as
"Jane" as well as the NDS user "Bob." In this
example all other users--regardless of protocol--are locked out of
this directory.
Can
I control security down to the directory level?
Yes. Unlike other NAS servers, which only allow security to be
configured at the volume level, the NAS Optical Storage Server
allows security to be configured down to the directory level.
Can
I set security on a virtual volume?
Yes. All of the methods of setting security on physical volumes or
directories are available for virtual volumes.
Does
the NAS Optical Storage Server work with NT Domain Services?
Yes. The NAS Optical Storage Server can be installed into the NT
domain, allowing user authentication to be transferred to the domain
controller. In order for a user to gain access the NAS Optical
Storage Server has to be a valid user on the NT domain. Security can
be further configured on a per volume and per directory level for
individual users in your domain.
Can
I use local security at the same time as a remote security option
such as NT Domain Security or Novell's NDS?
Yes. The powerful security
model of the NAS Optical Storage Server optical allows for a
simultaneous combination of Local security, Domain security, and NDS
security.
What
is "Share Level security" and "User Level
security"?
Share Level security and User Level security are security modes
supported by Microsoft networking. In Share Level mode only a
password is assigned to protect a volume; with User Level security a
separate use name and password are required in order for a user to
gain access to a protected volume. The NAS Optical Storage Server is
the only NAS server that can be configured to support either of
these modes or both modes simultaneously.
Can
I set license restrictions on a given volume?
Yes. In order to adhere with
software publisher license restrictions a feature exists on the NAS
Optical Storage Server to limit the number of simultaneous users on
a given CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.
Can
the front panel display be locked?
Yes. A password can be set to lock the front panel display.
How
many users and groups can the NAS Optical Storage Server support?
There is no hard set limit on the number of users or groups that can
be stored on the NAS Optical Storage Server. Each user or group
takes only a very small amount of memory, allowing for virtually
hundreds of users and groups.
Does
the NAS Optical Storage Server support NDS networking?
Yes. The NAS Optical Storage Server fully supports NDS. Once
installed into NDS, security rights can be managed using Novell's
administration tools.
How
do I install a NAS Optical Storage Server into an NDS tree?
You simply needs supervisor rights to the context in which the NAS
Optical Storage Server will be installed. Installation into NDS
requires the administrator to enter 4 items: 1) The Tree Name; 2)
The Context in which the server object and volume object will be
created in; 3) The administrator user name; and 4) The user's
password. The NAS Optical Storage Server will then automatically log
into the NDS tree and install itself.
Can
I manage the NAS Optical Storage Server with NWAdmin or NDS manager?
Yes. Native Novell tools can be used to manage the NAS Optical
Storage Server just like any other Novell server. Access rights can
be set for server or volume objects for users, groups and contexts
as well as Trustee rights for the NAS Optical Storage Server and its
volume objects. This seamless support allows the NAS Optical Storage
Server to become a Simple extension of your NDS network.
Can
the NAS Optical Storage Server be an NDS and a Bindery server at the
same time?
Yes. The NAS Optical Storage Server can be in the NDS Tree while
also being accessed as a Bindery server.
Does
the NAS Optical Storage Server optical support NDS time
synchronization?
Yes. The NAS Optical Storage Server can obtain and synchronize
current time from a set of definable sources: 1) The NDS network; 2)
A specified NDS time source server; or 3) a prioritized list of
servers.
What
NetWare clients does the NAS Optical Storage Server support?
The NAS Optical Storage Server supports all known NetWare clients,
including all versions of Novell's 32-bit client, Novell's
IntraNetware Client, The Microsoft Bindery, NDS clients, and DOS
clients.
Can
I change my NDS DS-version number?
Yes. The administrator can change the DS version as necessary to
keep the NAS Optical Storage Server current with new releases of
NetWare.
What
Operating Systems does the NAS Optical Server Support?
Microsoft Windows
NT / LAN Manager - LAN Manager V1.3 and above including 3.x, 4.x
and 2000, SMB over NetBIOS and TCP/IP, SMB over NetBIOS and NetBEUI
Novell NetWare - Supports
standard mount commands. NetWare V3.x, 4.x and 5.x. IPX/SPX,
emulating both Bindery (V3.12) and NDS through NWadmin configuration
NetWare/IP
IBM OS/2 LAN Server - LAN Server
V1.3 and above, SMB over NetBIOS and TCP/IP, SMB over NetBIOS and
NetBEUI
Apple Macintosh - AppleTalk
version 1.1 or greater, AppleTalk/IP
Unix - NFS compatible Unix systems, NFS over UDP/IP
World Wide Web - HTTP 1.0 and
HTML 2.0 compatible browser, HTTP over TCP/IP
How
do I restrict users from accessing certain titles?
General
- Users and groups can be stored and managed directly on the
CD/Media Server or kept remotely on your existing file servers.
Access to the CD/Media Server can be restricted by users and/or
groups down to the directory level. The number of users per CD can
also be restricted through disc metering.
Windows, OS/2 - Internal users and groups or remote
users. Share Level Security, SMB User-Level Security authenticates
users against the Primary Domain Controller.
NetWare - Security is handled internally, storing and
modifying users and groups on the CD/Media Server, or externally via
third party authentication from an existing Novell server. The
CD/Media Server can also be inserted into the NDS Tree allowing NDS
to handle all security.
Unix - NFS version 2, PCNFSD,
mountd.
Apple Macintosh - Standard Apple
User and Group security supported.
What
CD Formats are supported?
ISO 9660
(Joliet & Romeo), RockRidge, High Sierra (HSF), Multi-session,
HFS, Hybrids
What
Network Topologies are Supported?
1) 10/100 Ethernet attachment, 10/100BaseT
(twisted pair)