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CD-ROM - internal IDE

read CD

(read data from CD)

56X and higher
52X
50X
48X
Drive Interface: EIDE w/ATAPI

Connectors: 40-pin IDE & EIDE
 

    1. Generally, the package includes Driver (on Floppy), CD-Audio Cable; but not IDE cable.

2. System Requirements:

  • IDE Controller
  • Available 5.25'' Drive Bay
  • Available Power Connector
  • IDE Cable - Generally NOT Included.
CD-ROM - internal SCSI

read CD

Drive Interface: SCSI

Connectors: 50-pin SCSI

    1.NOT modern type! So may not come with driver and cd-audio cable!

2. System Requirements:

  • CD Caddy Required
  • Compatible 50-pin SCSI Controller Card
  • Available 5.25'' Drive Bay
  • Available Power Connector
  • 50-pin Internal SCSI Cable -- Generally NOT Included

CD-ROM-External Parallel Interface

read CD

Generally also Includes: 1 male/male parallel cable, 1 AC power cord

For desktop or laptop

    Ideal For:
  • Adding a CD-ROM to a notebook (at a fraction of the manufacturer's cost!)
  • Replacing a notebook CD-ROM (at a fraction of the manufacturer's cost!) 
  • Desktop users without empty bays or expansion capabilities
  • Users who require a portable, mobile, and universally compatible CD-ROM drive
  • Users who wish to avoid the hassle, and expense of installing an INTERNAL device
  • Loading software or an operating system onto a PC

System Requirements: PC with 33mhz or greater CPU, 4mb of memory, 1 printer (parallel) port.

CD-ROM-External PCMCIA Interface

read CD

  • Generally also Includes: 1 PCMCIA card and cable, 1 AC power cord

  • For laptop only

 

    Ideal For:
  • Adding a CD-ROM to a notebook (at a fraction of the manufacturer's cost!)
  • Replacing a notebook CD-ROM (at a fraction of the manufacturer's cost!) 
  • Users who require a portable, mobile, and universally compatible CD-ROM drive
  • Users who wish to avoid the hassle, and expense of installing an INTERNAL device
  • Loading software or an operating system onto a PC

System Requirements: PC with 33mhz or greater CPU, 4mb of memory, 1 PCMCIA port

CD-ROM-External USB Interface

read CD

Generally also Includes: 1 USB cable

Power source through USB port (no AC adapter needed or provided)

For desktop or laptop

 

  Ideal For:
  • Adding a CD-ROM to a notebook (at a fraction of the manufacturer's cost!)
  • Replacing a notebook CD-ROM (at a fraction of the manufacturer's cost!) 
  • Users who require a portable, mobile, and universally compatible CD-ROM drive
  • Users who wish to avoid the hassle, and expense of installing an INTERNAL device
  • Loading software or an operating system onto a PC

System Requirements: PC or Mac with 100mhz or greater CPU, 16mb of memory, 1 USB port.

 CD-Rom External Slim  PCMCIA Interface

read CD Generally also Includes: 1 PCMCIA card and cable, 1 AC power cord

For laptop only

    Sleek design provides superior portability

System Requirements

  • 486 PC/AT compatible
  • Available PCMCIA Type II port
  • Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, DOS for PCMCIA interface
CD-Rom External Slim  USB Interface read CD

Generally also Includes: 1 USB cable

Power source through USB port (no AC adapter needed or provided)

For desktop or laptop

    Sleek design provides superior portability

System Requirements:

  • IBM PC486 DX4-100MHZ or higher compatible system
  • Available USB port
  • Floppy Drive or CD-ROM for Driver installWindows 98/Me/2000

 Standard Server SCSI CD Towers

 connects directly to your server or a PC on your network and enable you to share, archive and distribute CD based software and data throughout your organization. Industry Standard SCSI Interface

Each device takes one SCSI ID

    Requirements:

SCSI Host Adapter

Multi-Protocol CyberTowers

CyberData Systems and Axis Communications have partnered to provide you with a flexible and cost effective method for sharing CD ROMs over multiple networks simultaneously. Features:
  • Axis Storpoint CD E-100
  • 7 and 14 Bay Configurations
  • 40 Speed Standard SCSI 2 CD ROM Devices
  • Supports Nakamichi 16 speed 5 Disc Changer
  • 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection
  • 32 Bit RISC Processor
  • Flash Memory: 2 MB
  • RAM: 2 MB, 32 MB Cache expansion
  • Supports Netware 3.1X and 4.1X, WindowsNT, Windows '95 & '98, Windows for Workgroups, Microsoft LAN Manager, IBM OS/2 LAN Server, UNIX, WWW
  • Built-in WWW Server

Benefits:
  • File Server Independent
  • Easy to Install, No System Downtime
  • Up to 35 CD's in a 7 Bay Tower
  • High Performance
  • High Speed Network Access
  • No Software
  • CD's Appear as Shared Discs
  • Peer to Peer Communication between Tower and Client
  • Network Flexibility
  • Access CD's using any Web Browser.
Network Ready
CD-ROM Towers
CyberData Systems Network Ready Towers, featuring DiscPort® and DiscView® technologies from MICROTEST® are the easiest way for clients to access CDs Features:
  • Direct Network Attached
  • Heterogeneous, Multi-Protocol Support
  • Optimized Performance for CD/DVD Sharing
  • Transfers Data at Hard Disk Rates and Access Times
  • Scalable to Meet Your Growth Requirements
  • Industry Leader Microtest DiskZerver™ Engine
  • Manage with a Simple Web Browser
  • Network CD Recording
  • Remote CD Imaging
  • Automatic Disk Imaging
  • Automatic Volume Sharing
  • Single Volume Mapping
  • Field Upgradeable with Flash Memory
  • NOS Security Integration

    Benefits:
  • Highest Performance in the Industry
  • Easy to Install
  • Network Server Independent
  • Easy to Manage
  • Easy to Upgrade
  • Lowest Cost of Ownership
  • Flexible Configurations
  • Widest O/S Support
CyberTower™ Pro CD-ROM Tower CyberData Systems (CDS) has made it easy for you to provide on line access for up to 49 CD ROM drives (over 31 GB of Data) on a single SCSI host adapter. Features:
  • 7 to 35 Bay Towers
  • 12 to 32 Speed SCSI 2 CD ROM Devices
  • Industry Standard SCSI Interface
  • Operating System Independent
  • 7 Devices per SCSI ID
  • Extended SCSI Cable Length
  • Built-in Processor
  • Supports Disconnect/Reconnect
  • Edge to Edge Parity
  • CD Networking Software (Optional) for Novell®, Windows NT®, Macintosh®, Banyan®, Lan Manager®, and all Peer-to-Peer Network O/S
  • Requirements:
  • SCSI Host Adapter w/ LUN Support

Benefits:
  • Over 22 GB of Data in One Tower
  • Compatible with Standard SCSI Platforms
  • Easy to Install
  • Allows Up to 49 CD ROMs per SCSI Bus
  • Saves Valuable Server Slots
  • Maintains Full System Performance
  • Network Access and Management
CD ROM Servers Many of today's CD Networking applications require a high performance dedicated CD Server. Features:
  • 21 to 35 Bay Configurations
  • Pentium® 200 or Pentium II 233 MHz CPU
  • 12 to 32 Speed Standard SCSI 2 CD-ROM Devices
  • SCSI Expansion Connectors (Optional)
  • Pre Loaded CD Server Software for Novell®, Windows NT®, Banyan®, Lan Manager® and all Peer-to-Peer Network O/S
  • Supports DOS®, Windows®, Windows 95®, Macintosh®, OS/2® and Unix Clients
  • Power Sequencing, Load Sharing, Hot Swappable Power Supplies
  • System Status Monitoring Indicators

    System Configuration:
  • Pentium 200 or Pentium II 233 MHz CPU
  • Up to 128 MB RAM
  • 1 GB to 3.8 GB Hard Drive
  • 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy Drive
  • 1 MB SVGA
  • Adaptec SCSI Host Adapter(s)
  • Network Adapter Card

Benefits:

  • Over 22 GB of Data in One Tower
  • Optimized CD Networking Performance
  • Expandable with External Towers
  • Easy to Install
  • Flexible Network Configuration
  • Easy to Maintain
Rack Mount Towers rack mount products consist of modular racks that allow you to configure a cabinet with up to 63 CDs or 56 CDs with a dedicated server module. CD Rack modules come in standard and CyberTower™ Pro configurations Features:
  • 40 Speed SCSI 2 CD-ROM Devices
  • 7 and 8 Bay Racks
  • DiskZerver and Storpoint Thinserver engines available
  • Pre Configured CPU Modules
  • Standard 19" Rack Mount Chassis
  • Hot Swappable Power Supplies and Fans (Optional)
  • Up to 70 Inch Cabinets

CPU Module Configurations:
  • Latest Pentium® modules available
  • Up to 128 MB RAM
  • 36 GB Hard Drives
  • 1.44 MB Floppy Drive
  • 1 MB SVGA Card
  • Adaptec® SCSI Host Adapter(s)
  • Network Card (Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI, Token Ring)

Benefits:

  • Expandable Up to 9 Ranks per Cabinet
  • Over 2 TeraBytes of Data in One Cabinet
  • Optimized CD Networking Performance
  • Customize a Dedicated CD Server
  • Modules Fit into Standard Cabinets
  • Optional Hot Swap Power Supplies and Fans for Easy Maintenance

 

 

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