HP CD-ROM Server User's Guide

Introduction 1-1

Introduction

HP CD-ROM Servers

HP CD-ROM Servers connect CD-ROM drives to Ethernet

networks. All users on the network can share the information on

any CD-ROM inserted into a connected CD-ROM drive.

Stand-Alone Module The stand-alone module provides RJ-45 and BNC network

connectors. The RJ-45 connector connects to a 10Base-T

(twisted-pair cable) network. The BNC connects to a 10Base2

(thin coaxial cable) network. The 50-pin high-density SCSI-2

connector supports up to 7 CD-ROM drives. If CD-ROM disc

changers are used, up to 56 discs can be accessed.

Tower Module The tower module provides RJ-45 and AUI (Attachment Unit

Interface) network connectors. The RJ-45 connector connects to

a 10Base-T (twisted-pair cable) network. If you use an

appropriate external transceiver module, the AUI connector

allows you to connect to a 10Base2 (thin coax), 10Base5 (thick

coax) or fiber-optic network.

HP CD-ROM Server

Stand-Alone Module

Tower Module

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