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SmartStor provides high-performance, seamless access to both large and small collections of CDs. Solutions are available for  Windows NT/2000,  Novell, UNIX environments. The software provides native file access to all SCSI CD-ROM readers, towers, mini-changers, and many popular jukeboxes. Sophisticated, flexible caching accelerates access to all leading CD storage devices. The latest version features the ability to mirror CD titles to hard disk, providing very fast performance. 
 
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SmartStor Archive is a complete read/write archival storage solution for Windows NT and NetWare. The entire configuration can be viewed as a single drive letter, allowing Windows, UNIX, and Macintosh clients to archive and retrieve data from the same network location. SmartStor Archive also supports multiple industry standard file formats (ISO9660, Rockridge, Apple HFS, and UDF) for universal accessibility. In addition to flexible file system options, mixed media support (CD-R, CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM), sophisticated caching schemes, and an easy-to-use GUI (graphical user interface), SmartStor Archive offers complete UDF support for v. 1.02, 1.5, and 2.0, providing complete read/write support and portability. SmartStor Archive is an ideal solution for document imaging, medical imaging, broadcast archiving, digital asset management, and other data-intensive applications.Smart Storage also offers the SmartStor Archive API toolkit for integration with parent applications.

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Jukeboxes and Towers Supported Include:

Windows NT, 2000 and Novell Server Versions:

The software runs directly on Windows NT, Windows 2000 or NetWare servers, and provides native file access to all SCSI CD-ROM readers, towers, mini-changers, and many popular jukeboxes. Because there are no TSRs (Terminate and Stay Resident programs) or proprietary hardware, the product is completely scalable as your needs grow. The unique file system binds the directories of all CDs in all storage devices into a single, unified directory structure for archival applications, shows each CD as a sub-directory for imaging and COLD applications, or presents each CD as an icon on the desktop for published CD applications. With its multi-tasking architecture, SmartStor

Simple Administration
Because SmartStor is a native solution, any client attached to Windows NT or NetWare can access the SmartStor storage structure. There's no need for TSRs or proprietary hardware. Administrators can employ all the inherent features of the network operating system for security and access control. With SmartStor, there are no cryptic commands to learn.

Flexible Volume Management
SmartStor's sophisticated file system presents a collection of ROMs on a volume-by-volume basis, with each CD/DVD appearing as a sub directory off the SmartStor drive letter. For example, a 100-slot CD/DVD jukebox is viewed as 100 separate subdirectories. Each sub directory reflects the CD/DVD volume title or an alias. In addition, administrators can organize titles into groups for easy management. 

On-line Management
Administrators using SmartStor Access can perform all system management functions while the system remains on-line for users. Network clients accessing data will not be interrupted while media is being added or removed from the system. Mission-critical applications experience no downtime. 

Express Cache
When rapid retrieval of data is critical to network clients, an administrator can utilize our award-winning Express Cache. Express Cache copies the contents of frequently used CD/DVDs to a hard disk while still presenting the data in the SmartStor file system. Client access time is comparable to hard disk speed. In addition, SmartStor Access provides usage statistics so an administrator can determine which CD/DVD titles to express cache. 

SmartStor Technical Specifications

NT or Windows 2000 Server version

Features
  • Runs directly on a NT server or workstation 4.0or WIndows 2000 to present all data as a CDFS (CD File System) volume. 
  • Supports all platforms that can access a CDFS volume, including PC, Macintosh, and UNIX. 
  • Standard Windows NT security to control access to files and applications. 
  • Flexible caching provides system, device, and slot-based caching for optimal performance. 
  • Auto-configure utility makes setup a snap. 
CD Standards Supported
  • ISO 9660 Level 1 support for running all standard ISO applications. 
  • ISO 9660 Level 3 support for running Windows 95 and Windows NT applications with 32-character filenames. 
  • PhotoCD Support. 
System Requirements
  • Intel Pentium 400 MHz (min), 800 MHz recommended. 
  • Windows NT 4.0 workstation or server with service pack 4.or  Windows 2000
  • 128 MB RAM (min), 256 MB recommended. 
  • 1 GB hard disk space for file system cache. 
  • 4 GB hard disk space for additional SmartStor caching (configurable). 
  • 32 bit (PCI or EISA) SCSI adapter for readers. 
  • 32 bit (PCI or EISA) SCSI adapter for recorders. 
  • 1 GB SCSI hard disk for CD premastering.

Novell NetWare version

Novell NetWare version

Features
  • Runs directly on a Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x or 5.x file server to present all data as a standard NetWare volume. 
  • Supports all PCs and Macintoshes running NetWare, including resource forks for Macintosh clients. 
  • Standard Novell security to control access to files and applications. 
CD Standards Supported
  • ISO 9660 Level 1 support for running all standard ISO applications. 
  • ISO 9660 Level 1 support with Macintosh resource forks. 
  • ISO 9660 Level 3 support for running Windows 95 and Windows NT applications with 32-character filenames. 
  • PhotoCD Support. 
System Requirements
  • Intel Pentium 400 MHz (min), 500 MHz recommended. 
  • Novell NetWare 3.12, 4.1x or 5.x server. 
  • 128 MB RAM (min). 
  • 1 GB SCSI hard disk NetWare volume for file system cache. 
  • 4 GB hard disk space for additional SmartStor caching (configurable). 
  • 32 bit (PCI or EISA) ASPI-compatible SCSI adapter for readers. 
  • 32 bit (PCI or EISA) ASPI-compatible SCSI adapter for recorders. 
 
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