HP J3168A, User Manual

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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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