Page 2 - IMPORTANT; THE APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED
<DRB1239> 2 [FOR NORTH AMERICA MODELS] CAUTIONCONSULT WITH THE COMPANY SALES REPRESENTATIVE.“USE ONLY UL LISTED AND CANADIAN CERTIFIED POWERSUPPLY CORD.”A POWER SUPPLY CORD TYPE SJT, 18 AWG MINIMUM, 3-W I R E G R O U N D E D T Y P E S H A L L B E U S E D W I T H T H I SEQUIPMENT. IMPORTANT If ...
Page 3 - Information to User; IMPORTANT! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION
<DRB1239> 3 [FOR U.S. MODEL]CAUTION ÷ Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiationexposure. ÷ The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. This equipment has been tested and found t...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT NOTICE; Contents
<DRB1239> 4 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT NOTICE [For U.S. model] RECORD THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OFTHIS EQUIPMENT BELOW. THE NUMBERS ARE ON THEREAR PANEL. MODEL NO. DRM-6NX SERIAL NO. KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTU...
Page 5 - Features; Where to Use the DRM-6NX Changer; NetWare; Major Features
<DRB1239> 5 Features Where to Use the DRM-6NX Changer The PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX canbe used simultaneously from NetWare, Windows, OS/2, DOS, UNIX and Internet/intranet clients. It supportsbasic messaging and network protocols: ÷ NCP over IPX and IP ÷ SMB over NetBIOS/NetBEUI ÷ S...
Page 6 - Handling Precautions
<DRB1239> 6 Handling Precautions Installation Select an installation site with a flat, solid surface. Do not install the system where it will suffer any of thefollowing: 1 Exposure to direct sunlight or a heater 2 High humidity or dust 3 Proximity to bathroom or kitchen 4 Exposure to spotlight...
Page 7 - Cleaning the magazine; TRADEMARKS; Copyright © 1998/99 by Pioneer Electronic Corporation.; NOTICE; Checking the Accessories; SCSI connector cover x 1 Power button cover x 1; CD lens cleaner; Internal network board serial number label x 1
<DRB1239> 7 Handling Precautions Cleaning the magazine Clean the magazine with a soft dry cloth. If it becomesdirty, wipe th w dirt away gently with a damp, soft clothsoaked in a solution of water with a few drops of mild detergent. If there is any moisture on the unit aftercleaning, dry it of...
Page 8 - Panel Facilities; Front View
<DRB1239> 8 Panel Facilities Magazine insertion slot front-loading mechanism to switch magazines POWER button Press to turn the power on/off Caution! The HDD indicator lamp is flashed duringinternal hard disk caching operations. Take carenot to turn off the hard disk drive at such times. 7 Dia...
Page 9 - Rear View; SCSI terminator switch for internal
<DRB1239> 9 Panel Facilities Rear View SCSI connector A 50-pin Centronics connector for connecting externalPIONEER CD/DVD-ROM drives (a total of 5 units may beconnected) NOTE: ÷ Do not connect a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive other than a Pioneerdrive to the SCSI terminal on the rear panel ÷ Do not c...
Page 10 - Connections; Ethernet; To AC wall outlet
<DRB1239> 10 Connections Before making or changing the connections, switchoff the power switch and disconnect the powercord from the AC outlet. Ethernet Hub SCSI cable PIONEER CD/DVD-ROM drives RJ-45 connector10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Power cable The accessory power cable is for use in North America...
Page 11 - Handling Magazines; THE MAGAZINE AND ITS FUNCTIONS
<DRB1239> 11 Handling Magazines There are a few things you should know about the useof the magazine and your CD-ROM discs. Let's startwith the magazine: THE MAGAZINE AND ITS FUNCTIONS The Magazine resembles a cartridge and can hold up to6 CD-ROM discs.Two magazines are packaged with the unit b...
Page 12 - INSERTING DISCS INTO THE MAGAZINE; Discs; HANDLING OF CD-ROM DISCS; touch the data surfaces; MEDIA DIAMETER
<DRB1239> 12 Handling Magazines INSERTING DISCS INTO THE MAGAZINE Because the Changer has a front-loading magazine slot,inserting discs is easy. To insert discs into the magazine,follow these steps: Step 1 Open a disc tray (open one at a time) by placing yourthumb on the outer tab and pushing ...
Page 13 - Basic Installation; Connecting the DRM-6NX to the network; Before you begin; connector
<DRB1239> 13 Basic Installation This section includes the basic setup procedures forgetting your PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX up and running: ÷ Connecting the DRM-6NX to the network ÷ Assigning an Internet address ÷ Setting basic system parameters You must configure the DRM-6NX and se...
Page 14 - Assigning an Internet Address
<DRB1239> 14 Basic Installation Before you begin Make sure that the DRM-6NX is powered up and connected to the network. Internet Address Obtain an address from the Network Administrator. System Privileges You will require Root privileges on the UNIX system or Administrator privileges on the Wi...
Page 15 - ARP in Windows 95 and Windows NT; ping cdserv; RARP in UNIX
<DRB1239> 15 Basic Installation ARP in Windows 95 and Windows NT Perform the following commands to download theInternet address and verify correct Internet communi-cation: 1. Start a DOS window and type the following command: arp -s <Internet address> <Ethernet address> 2. Ping the...
Page 16 - Basic System Settings; Accessing the DRM-6NX Web Pages
<DRB1239> 16 Basic Installation Basic System Settings The PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX canbe configured using one of these tools: ÷ Web browser - The DRM-6NX web interface is the preferred administration tool. The Internet addressmust be set. See description below. ÷ Text editor - The...
Page 17 - Server Password; Date and Time; Start
<DRB1239> 17 Basic Installation 3. Click on Administration to access Administration pages. You will be prompted to supply the Serverpassword for the initial session. The defauit password is set to 'pass' . From the main menu you may access any of thefollowing Administration tools: ÷ This serve...
Page 18 - Network Settings; SMB Server Name
<DRB1239> 18 Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) This section outlines the required configuration settingsfor running the Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX inthe Microsoft and IBM (SMB) network environment,(i.e. Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, WindowsNT or OS/2). It also describes how to set up...
Page 19 - Access Control
<DRB1239> 19 Microsoft & IBM Networks (SMB) Access Control In the Windows (SMB) environment, you must selectwhether you want to use share-level or user-levelaccess control. Follow these steps to select the proper security level for your needs:1. Click Network Settings 2. Click Detailed Vie...
Page 20 - NetWare Server Name
<DRB1239> 20 NetWare (NCP) This section outlines the required configuration settingsfor running the Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX inthe Novell NetWare environment. The section alsooutlines how to set up access restrictions. If you intend to use the DRM-6NX in a multi-protocolenvironment, proce...
Page 22 - Deleting the Server Object
<DRB1239> 22 NetWare (NCP) Specific Distinguished Names Names in the Directory tree have two name types:typeful or typeless. A typeful name includes the nametypes (OU,O, etc.) when identifying the distinguishedname of the object. A typeless name excludes thename types. You can use either synta...
Page 24 - Access Restrictions in NetWare NDS; Setting Security Rights in NetWare NDS
<DRB1239> 24 5. Add the new trustee assignment to the resource. ( available to the users on the trustee list only) NOTES: 7 The NetWare bindery access rights for the DRM-6NX can be setusing Group and User Objects as with any other file server. 7 You can always access the DRM-6NX using the user...
Page 25 - NX Web Pages” on page 16.
<DRB1239> 25 UNIX (NFS) This section outlines the required configuration settingsfor running the DRM-6NX in the UNIX (NFS) environmentand how to set up access restrictions. NOTE: 7 Make sure you have set the Internet address as described in“ Assigning an Internet Address ” on page 14. If you a...
Page 27 - Wizard
<DRB1239> 27 Web Browser (HTTP) This section describes how to configure the DRM-6NXfor use via the web interface The DRM-6NX supports HTTP over TCP/IP, which meansthat the changer works as a web server and is available on the Internet and intranets. If you are using the DRM-6NX in a multiproto...
Page 28 - External Link
<DRB1239> 28 Web Browser (HTTP) Access Control All users have access to the PIONEER NetworkCache Changer DRM-6NX Home Page. However,individual discs may be protected by password. If necessary, limit Web browser access to the Administration pages only. Use the Administration pages within the DR...
Page 29 - Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources; Access Points; If the top level of the DRM-6NX
<DRB1239> 29 Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources The PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NXmakes your networked CD/DVD-ROMs available toanyone who has the appropriate priviledges on thenetwork. Users access the DRM-6NX just like anyother workstation or file server. This section explai...
Page 30 - SMB
<DRB1239> 30 Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.x SMB In Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.x on an SMBclient, follow these steps to map the DRM-6NX: 1. Start the Windows Explorer2. Expand the Network Neighborhood icon 3. Expand the Entire Network icon (Th...
Page 31 - Windows for Workgroups
<DRB1239> 31 Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources 4. Double click the entry for your new DRM-6NX (The default name is PIONEER<nnnnnn>_NW, where<nnnnnn> is the last six digits of the DRM-6NXserial number) 5. Enter your user name and password when prompted if you are using t...
Page 33 - root
<DRB1239> 33 Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources Windows NT 3.x SMB For Windows NT 3.x on an SMB client, follow thesesteps: 1. Start the File Manager2. From the Disk menu, select Connect Network Drive… 3. Double click the entry for the DRM-6NX from the listing (The default name is PI...
Page 34 - Create; DOS; Example 1
<DRB1239> 34 Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources 6. Select a drive letter for the DRM-6NX from the Local device name field 7. Click Create (The DRM-6NX is ready for use) NOTE: 7 The DRM-6NX folders will not be visible on the Desktop in OS/2versions prior to OS/2 WARP Connect. If you ...
Page 35 - NFS for PC or Apple Macintosh
<DRB1239> 35 Accessing the Network Cache Changer Resources NetWare When using DOS in NetWare, issue the map commandto mount the DRM-6NX. Follow these steps: 1. At the DOS prompt of a NetWare file server, type: map root <drive letter>:=PIONEER<nnnnnn>_NW/ <folder>: where <n...
Page 36 - Hard Disk Caching; Caching Settings; Managing Hard Disk Caching
<DRB1239> 36 Hard Disk Caching Caching Settings To specify the settings, follow these steps: 1. Start your Web browser2. Enter the name or Internet address of your DRM-6NX in the location/address field 3. Click Administration The Network Cache Changer DRN-6NX has hard disk for caching which me...
Page 37 - Eject; Management; Properties
<DRB1239> 37 Hard Disk Caching 2. The table lists: ÷ drives ÷ inserted discs ÷ persistent discs that are currently not inserted Eject Click to eject a disc (Available only if the disc is currently inserted in the drive)Check the box to lock a drive (available only if the disc is currently inse...
Page 38 - Monitoring the Network Cache Changer; Event Log
<DRB1239> 38 Monitoring the Network Cache Changer This section describes: ÷ Event Log ÷ Statistics ÷ E-mail ÷ SNMP Event Log To display the event log, click Event Log within the Administration pages. In the event log, the DRM-6NX writes information suchas completed tasks, warnings, installatio...
Page 39 - SNMP; Statistics
<DRB1239> 39 The DRM-6NX presents statistics such as: ÷ Server up-time ÷ Cache hit ratio ÷ List of users currently accessing the DRM-6NXin each network environment Monitoring the Network Cache Changer SNMP To specify the settings for SNMP (Simple NetworkManagement Protocol): 1. Click Network S...
Page 40 - Appendix A : Parameter List; The Configuration File; The table shows the parameter list stored in the
<DRB1239> 40 Parameter name Value Description [Server] HardwareAddress = 00:40:8c:11:00:86 The DRM-6NX hardware address - Default is the serial number - you may set a Locally Administrated Address. The value shown is an example only. Date = 97-01-01 yy-mm-dd, enter the date followed by ! to se...
Page 42 - TimeZone Parameter Values
<DRB1239> 42 Appendix A : Parameter List TimeZone Parameter Values This table lists the time zone as the number of hours +/- UTC. TimeZone Hours TimeZone Hours parameter value +/- UTC parameter value +/- UTC UTC 0 GB_Eire 0 UTC+1_(No_DST) 1 Western_Europe 0 UTC+2_(No_DST) 2 Iceland 0 UTC+3_(No...
Page 43 - Directory Structure; The System folder; System; The Volumes Folder; Volumes
<DRB1239> 43 Appendix A : Parameter List Directory Structure The DRM-6NX will appear to your system as a fileserver. Like any other file server it has a directorystructure where files are stored. The directory structureof the DRM-6NX is outlined below: System Devyce Properties Volumes Sever Pr...
Page 44 - Editing the Configuration Parameters; Web Browser; Access Control Parameters
<DRB1239> 44 Appendix A : Parameter List Editing the Configuration Parameters Web Browser If your network supports TCP/IP, you may display andedit the DRM-6NX parameter list using any standardWeb browser. Note that you must first assign a validInternet address as described in “ Assigning an In...
Page 45 - Appendix B: Troubleshooting; The Front Panel Indicators; Normal Conditions
<DRB1239> 45 Appendix B: Troubleshooting This section provides useful information to resolvedifficulty you may experience with your DRM-6NX : ÷ The front panel indicators ÷ Errors when accessing the DRM-6NX ÷ Problems running CD-ROM software ÷ Difficulties locating the DRM-6NX in NetWare ÷ Pro...
Page 46 - Status Indicator On; Consult the message table in the “; Problems Running CD-ROM Software; parameter must also be; Error Conditions
<DRB1239> 46 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Status Indicator On If the Status indicator remains lit after startup, it mayindicate an error. Usually it is a problem with the SCSI busor with one or more of the connected disc drives. Verifythat all connected drives have unique SCSI addressesand that...
Page 47 - Frame Types - Ethernet; to; auto; cdserv
<DRB1239> 47 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Difficulties Locating the Network CacheChanger in NetWare Frame Types - Ethernet There are basically two different frame types on Ethernetnetworks, Ethernet II or IEEE 802.3. The IEEE 802.3frame can be encapsulated in an IEEE 802.2 LLC frameor a SNAP fr...
Page 48 - Problems When Accessing Disc Changers
<DRB1239> 48 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Problems When Accessing Disc Changers Disc changer flutter can occur if a user requests accessto a CD-ROM while a second user is reading data fromanother CD-ROM. The changer may repeatedly switch between the two CD-ROM discs, sending smallbits of data e...
Page 49 - Reset Button; The Others; Hard Disk
<DRB1239> 49 Appendix B: Troubleshooting 3. Release the Reset button and wait at least two seconds (one flash of the Network indicator) 4. Press and hold the Reset button for at least five seconds until the Network indicator remainsconstantly lit 5. Turn off the DRM-6NX then back on again The ...
Page 50 - Appendix C: Upgrading the Network Cache Changer; Obtaining New Software; Over the Internet
<DRB1239> 50 Appendix C: Upgrading the Network Cache Changer This section includes the following information: ÷ Obtaining new software ÷ Upgrading the PIONEER Network Cache Changer DRM-6NX Obtaining New Software The following software for the DRM-6NX can be updatedfree of charge: ÷ The DRM-6NX...
Page 51 - Appendix C: Upgrading the Network Cache Canger; Upgrading the Networ Cache Changer; quit; Upgrading the Internal Drives; Administration
<DRB1239> 51 Appendix C: Upgrading the Network Cache Canger Upgrading the Networ Cache Changer The DRM-6NX software can easily be upgraded overthe network using FTP on a TCP/IP network. To upgrade over the network you will need the following: ÷ The file with the new DRM-6NX software. (the name...
Page 52 - Appendix D: Specifications; II; Physical Format Only 2048 Bytes/Block format is
<DRB1239> 52 Appendix D: Specifications Supported Systems Novell NetWare NetWare 3.11, 3.12, 4.10 and 4.11Microsoft Windows Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, 98,Windows NT v3.51, v4.0 Microsoft LAN Manager LAN Manager 1.3 and aboveIBM LAN Server LAN Server 1.3 and aboveTCP/IP Supports all UN...
Page 54 - Server Message Blocks A protocol that makes use of NetBIOS
<DRB1239> 54 Appendix E: Glossary RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol; A TCP/IP protocol governing the translation ofa Data-Link Control (DLC) address to an Internet address RISC Reduced Instruction Set Computing; A processor that recognizes only a limitednumber of assembly-language instr...
Page 56 - AFTER-SALES SERVICE FOR PIONEER PRODUCTS; not repair locations; PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION
<DRB1239> 56 AFTER-SALES SERVICE FOR PIONEER PRODUCTS Please contact the dealer or distributor where you purchased the product for any / all after-salesservice (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the necessary informationis not available, please contact the Pionee...
