AXIS StorPoint^TM DISCO^TM v2.00

AXIS StorPoint DISCO is a powerful tool for finding and accessing networked CD/DVDs that reside on AXIS StorPoint Storage Servers.

AXIS StorPoint DISCO gathers all discs in a single folder under My Computer within the Windows Explorer. Thus, you will no longer need to browse through the entire Network Neighborhood in order to locate the discs you are looking for. As AXIS StorPoint DISCO hides the network topography, the discs will always be easy to find and access.

AXIS StorPoint DISCO includes an application launcher that allows you to create and use launch objects. These launch objects are similar to Windows shortcuts, but they have much more functionality. A launch object can:

• Start programs and documents from anywhere on the network.
• Automatically map and unmap drive letters.
• Initiate a series of actions such as displaying message boxes, parameter lists and file selection dialogs.

Two types of installations are available for AXIS StorPoint DISCO:

• Standalone - which gives all the users full functionality. For small workplaces or single users, this is the recommended setup.
• Client/Server - which allows an administrator to organize discs and launch objects into folders that the client users can select. The administrator can create a silent setup script, which means that the client installations can be performed without user interaction. For larger workplaces with a central system administration, this is the recommended setup.

In summary, AXIS StorPoint DISCO offers the following benefits:

• All discs located on AXIS StorPoint Storage Servers on the network are presented in the AXIS StorPoint DISCO folder created under My Computer in the Windows Explorer. This means easy access to the discs for browsing, mapping, creating shortcuts etc. without a new user interface to learn.
• Possibility to collect frequently used discs in personal favorite folders.
• Automatic mapping (AutoMapping) of accessed discs.
• Use of launch objects, which can be associated with any file on the network.
• Client/Server setup for limiting the number of discs displayed to the client users.

Installing AXIS StorPoint^TM DISCO^TM

1. Start Microsoft Windows.
2. Locate the setup file, DISCOSetup200.exe.
3. Run the DISCOSetup200.exe file and follow the instructions on the screen.

Note:	If you are using Windows 95 version 4.00.95 or 4.00.95a, you might have to update the COMCTL32.DLL system file. The AXIS StorPoint DISCO installation program will check this for you and ask whether you want to upgrade or not. For more information about this, go to the Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/ieplatform/ie/comctrlx86.asp

Uninstalling AXIS StorPoint^TM DISCO^TM

1. Before uninstalling or upgrading AXIS StorPoint DISCO, make sure all Explorer windows are closed.
2. Open the Control Panel.
3. Run Add/Remove Programs.
4. Choose AXIS StorPoint DISCO and press the Add/Remove... button.
5. After completed uninstallation and restart (if necessary), the xxx.mdb and xxx.svl files will remain in the directory where AXIS StorPoint DISCO was installed. These files contain user data and must be removed manually, if not wanted for future use.

Note:		The icon in the taskbar might still be visible after uninstalling AXIS StorPoint DISCO. However, it will be removed when you restart your computer.

Operation System and Firmware Requirements

Software Requirements

The AXIS StorPoint DISCO installation requires about 20 MB of hard disk space for the Standalone installation, about 23 MB for the Server, and about 3 MB for the Client.

AXIS StorPoint DISCO supports the following platforms:

• Windows 95/98/2000
• Windows NT 4.0

AXIS StorPoint DISCO supports the following network protocols:

• Microsoft Windows Network (both NetBEUI and TCP/IP)
• Novell NetWare Network (both Novell Client 32 with IPX and Microsoft Client)

Supported Storage Servers

AXIS StorPoint DISCO recognizes the following storage servers and firmware releases:

AXIS StorPoint Storage Servers

AXIS StorPoint CD, AXIS StorPoint CD E100:

• Version 3.00 and above for Microsoft Windows Network
• Version 4.00 and above for NetWare

 

Procom Storage Servers

Procom CDTower-E2(/ET2/T2/TR2):

• Version 3.00 and above for Microsoft Windows Network
• Version 4.00 and above for NetWare
• Version 4.26 and above for the servers with Fast Ethernet

 

Meridian Storage Servers

CD Net Universal:

• Version 4.20 and above
• Version 4.26 and above for the servers with Fast Ethernet

 

Pioneer CD-ROM Servers

Network Cache Changer:

• Version 5.00 and above

What's New in Version 2.00

New Features and Behavior

• Application launcher functionality. Allows you to create launch objects which can be used for starting applications over the network in a customized way.
• Client/Server setup. Allows the administrator to organize discs and launch objects into public folders that the client users can select.
• Multiple mapping of discs. Allows you to map a number of discs at the same time. For example, when you access one disc in a suit of five, all the five discs will be mapped simultaneously.

Corrected Problems

• AutoMapping of discs works for shortcuts placed on the desktop as well as from within AXIS StorPoint DISCO.
• The list in 'Find Discs and Launch Objects' dialog has the same functionality (i.e., drag & drop, cut/copy/paste, etc.) as the list in the right pane of the Explorer.

Known Problems

• Moving items to the Trashcan/Recycle bin does not work in Windows 95.

Troubleshooting

Problem:	When trying to search the NetWare Network on Windows 95/98 with the Microsoft NetWare Client, the search will fail unless the Microsoft NDS Service is installed.
Solution:	Install the NDS Service. For Windows 98, this service is available on your Windows 98 CD. For Windows 95, go to the Microsoft Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q138/7/09.asp
Problem:	If you are using the Microsoft NetWare Client and Windows 98, you may experience a system crash when browsing for a destination folder during installation.
Solution:	Accept the suggested folder, or manually write the destination folder of your choice. For more information about this problem, go to the Microsoft Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q192/2/49.asp
Problem:	AXIS StorPoint DISCO does not display all the discs that reside on storage servers with firmware version 3.x or 4.x.
Solution:	Storage servers that are using firmware version 3.x and 4.x do not handle share names with more than 12 characters correctly. For this reason, AXIS StorPoint DISCO will not display such discs. In firmware version 5.00, this problem has been corrected.

More Information

If you need more information about AXIS StorPoint DISCO or any of the AXIS StorPoint Storage Servers, please visit the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com/