PowerFile C200 - Manual (Page 5)

PowerFile Introduction and Overview
PowerFile MFX User Guide 5
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the PowerFile DVD/CD with MediaFinder X. The PowerFile is the most
innovative and cost-effective solution for the storage, retrieval, and sharing of data on digital media.
With unparalleled flexibility, a PowerFile is the storage management solution for Desktop
publishing, education, medical, legal, small office/home office, and a broad range of other
environments where digital data storage, archival and retrieval is needed.
Product Overview
The PowerFile holds up to 200 discs and additional Libraries may be daisy-chained to provide
increased disc storage. The MediaFinder X (MFX) software allows you to store, catalog, and
categorize all types of digital media easily, and provides quick access to those files on the host
computer or over a Local Area Network (LAN). With R200 or R200S Libraries, the MFX software
also allows writing to DVD-RAM discs for additional archive flexibility. MFX works seamlessly over
an IEEE 1394 (FireWire, iLINK) connection and Mac OS X or OS X Server.
The PowerFile can be used in a single or multi-user environment. The IEEE 1394 interface
provides data transfer rates of up to 400 megabits per second, and multiple Libraries to be
connected together in a tree configuration for extremely large library applications.
MediaFinder X is a totally new software product, and is the first and only software package to
manage disc libraries within a native Mac OS X environment.
System Requirements
PowerFile MediaFinder X requires the following minimum systems:
Host computer:
• PowerMac, iMac, eMac, or PowerBook G3 or G4 computer capable of running Mac OS X 10.2
(Jaguar) or Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) with built-in FireWire ports or a FireWire PCI or CardBus card
installed.
• Mac OS X Client version 10.2.8 or later (for 10.2 users) or 10.3.4 or later (for 10.3 users)
OR
• Mac OS X Server version 10.2.8 or later (for 10.2 users) or 10.3.4 or later (for 10.3 users)
• Approximately 1GB of drive space is recommended, but not required.
Client computers:
Any of:
• Mac OS X (any version)
• Mac OS 9.2
• Microsoft Windows
• UNIX system with NFS client
• Any system with access to an FTP client
Unpacking the PowerFile
Check to see that you have the following items: