Pioneer DRM-6NX - Manual (Page 5)

In a standard configuration, the DRM-6NX can
network up to 14 CDs online; eight cached on the
hard disk drive, and six near-line, using the six-disc
magazine. In addition, a special archiving cache
feature allows the DRM-6NX to eject magazines and
continue to archive, or copy volumes, until the hard
disk drive is completely full. Once the hard drive is
full, additional magazines can be inserted, which then
become near-line access to data via the directory
cache feature.
A network can have access to as many as 30 CDs
depending on the size of the hard disk drive within
the DRM-6NX. However, by simply adding an external
hard drive, the unit can potentially store over 100
CDs. For users of Pioneer’s previous changer
products, the DRM-6NX can be easily daisy-chained
providing network connectivity and enhanced
performance within minutes.
Another important feature of the DRM-6NX is the
SCSI port. Using the SCSI port, any combination of
up to five CD- or DVD-ROM drives can easily be
added for increased capacity at a fraction of the cost
of adding more file servers. (Diagram F).
• Efficiency:
Combining NAS with CD-ROM caching can
significantly streamline business operations and in
turn increase profitability. The ability to localize data
for specific uses via the network is an attractive
feature to network managers. For a minimal cost,
the DRM-6NX can be added to a network and be
customized to provide improved workgroup
applications or private access to data.
Although volume and archive caching are important
features, they can actually become overkill on any
system when it comes to caching. It is not always
necessary to have all data stored on the hard disk
drive at all times. The dynamic caching feature of the
DRM-6NX streamlines this process by freeing more
hard disk space to store the most frequently used
data. This feature provides more practical use of
hard drive storage and makes more efficient use of
data across a network.
Since there is no down time to add a DRM-6NX to a
network, and because the DRM-6NX can perform all
four of the caching capabilities without affects on the
users, it further optimizes the use of company time
and resources.
• Space:
The DRM-6NX is less than half the size of traditional
CD-ROM towers. The smaller size is ideal when space
is a premium and cost is a factor. The small footprint
and “plug and play” feature allow it to be stored
anywhere on the network, providing more flexibility.
Users can also take advantage of the changer
abilities and off-line storage via the six-disc magazine
to catalog data. Storing data off-line can maximize
use of storage space and minimize the cost of
additional hardware.
• Manageability:
The DRM-6NX is a plug-and-play NAS device featuring
a unique web-browser. This allows user-friendly
monitoring and manageability of CD-ROM discs, CD-
ROM or DVD-ROM drives, status, volume properties,
server configuration, event log tracks and statistics.
(Diagram G). By simplifying these tasks, the DRM-
6NX can help save valuable time and money.
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Diagram F
Diagram G
User friendly web browser simplifies manageability
of the DRM-6NX on a network.