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Meridian Data 900 Series Integrated
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High Performance Network-Ready CD-ROM and DVD-ROM
Servers
Meridian Data's 900 series servers combine industry-leading CD Net® software with a robust network-ready server designed for sharing CD- and DVD-ROM optical drives. Consistently judged #1 by Datapro, the 900 series family of networking solutions provides access to up to 56 drives of online information per server. The 900 series servers are an excellent choice for environments where it is preferable to add another server for shared CD and DVD support.
High Throughput
The system employs a Pentium-class microprocessor and a large system memory cache. Direct high-speed network connection is included. Standard PCI bus expansion interfaces allow upgrades with alternative LAN adapters and additional SCSI adapters.
Tower or Rack-Mount
900 series servers are available in a choice of tower or rack-mount enclosures providing all internal cabling and power. Tower models are designed to sit on the floor and are equipped with a see-through, locking optical drive bay door. The sturdy rack mountable models are designed as drawers that fit into industry-standard 19-inch rack enclosures. For environments demanding the highest reliability and uptime, 900 series rack-mount models are available with dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans, hot-swappable optical drives and audio/visual power alarms.
Fits Any Requirement
From an entry-level solution up to 56 drives on a single processor, 900 series servers are a versatile solution to suit most network requirements. A server can be populated with a mixture of CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives to fit most any requirement.
Software Options
900 series servers are designed to run robust multi-tasking, multi-user operating systems such as Microsoft Windows NT Server or Novell IntranetWare. Choose Meridian's award-winning CD Net software to go with the 900 series. This software provides graphical management tools, native NT or NetWare file system integration and security, the ability to flexibly combine multiple CDs and DVDs into a single logical volume for the network, and an easy-to-use application management system designed for setting up point and click application access for end users. Multiple systems can be managed with the graphical tools provided with CD Net software.
Field-Proven Reliability
All components are carefully tested and selected from leading manufacturers to provide an optimal mixture of features, performance, reliability and cost-effectiveness for networked applications. Optical drives support a wide range of disc format standards such as DVD-ROM and CD-ROM, multisession, Photo CD and CD-ROM XA.
Quality and Support
Meridian introduced the first network CD-ROM system in 1988, and today there are millions of installed seats using our technology. 900 series servers offer a modular and complete system family from a vendor with a long-term perspective. And we back up our products with our no-nonsense warranty and world-class technical support, consistently rated the best in the business.
| Enclosures | 914 | 956 | Rack Mount |
| General Description | 14-bay tower complete with server electronics and all internal cabling;
accommodates up to 14 DVD or CD
drives internally, add up to 56 drives with external storage; locking door and cooling fan |
28-bay tower complete with server electronics and all internal
cabling; accommodates up to 28 DVD or CD
drives internally, add up to 56 drives with external storage; locking door and cooling fan |
Separate electronics and storage modules suitable for 19" rack; server module is standard with hot-swap redundant power and alarms; drive modules accommodate up to 7 DVD or CD drives, available with optional hot-swap* drives, hot-swap and redundant power; 19" rack-mount enclosure not included |
| Dimensions (WxDxH, max) | 37x38x67cm
(14.5x16.5x26in) |
117x42x72cm
(21.7x16.5x28.2in) |
Server Module: 52x53x22cm (5U)
(20.4x20.5x8.8in) Basic Drive Module: 52x53x22cm (5U) (20.4x20.5x8.8in) Hot-Swap Drive Module: 52x53x18cm (4U) (20.4x20.5x7in) |
| Weight (max) | 91kg (200lbs) | 109kg (240lbs) | Server Module: 23kg (51lbs)
Basic Drive Module: 28kg (62lbs) Hot-Swap Drive Module: 30kg (66lbs) |
| Power Dissipation | 400 watts | 400 watts | Server Module: dual 300 watts
Basic Drive Module: 300 watts Hot-Swap Drive Module: dual 300 watts |
| Power Input Rating | All systems: 110/220 VAC switchable, 50-60 Hz | All systems: 110/220 VAC switchable, 50-60 Hz | All systems: 110/220 VAC switchable, 50-60 Hz |
Server Electronics
| Standard Contents | Pentium processor, 1GB ATAPI hard drive, PCI auto-sensing 100-BASE-TX/10-BASE-T Ethernet controller; 3.5Ó 1.44MB floppy drive, connectors provided for VGA display, PS/2-style keyboard and mouse. Alternate network adapters, hard disk drives optionally available. (Display, keyboard and mouse not included.) |
| System Memory | (optional) SIMM Memory up to 128 MB |
| Optical Drive Controller | (optional) dual channel or quad-channel SCSI-II PCI |
| Optical Drives | DVD-ROM | CD-ROM 24X | CD-ROM 12X |
| Sustained Throughput (max) | DVD: 1,413 KB/s
CD: 1,260-1,577 KB/s |
3,600 KB/s | 1,800 KB/s |
| Disc Capacity (max) | DVD single layer 4.7GB
DVD dual layer 8.5GB CD-ROM .63 GB |
.63 GB (650MB) | .63 GB (650MB) |
| Random Seek Time (avg.) | DVD: 150 ms
CD: 120 ms |
70 ms | 115 ms |
| Disc and Format Standards Supported | DVD Book Version 1.0, single layer,
dual layer and DVD-R; Yellow Book, Red Book, CD-ROM XA; CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (forms 1 and 2), Photo CD single and multisession |
Yellow Book, Red Book, CD-ROM
XA; CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (forms 1 and 2), Photo CD single and multisession, CD-RW |
Yellow Bood, Red Book and CD-ROM XA; CD-I Bridge Photo CD and Video CD), CD-I, CD-I Ready, CD-G, Photo CD single and multisession |
Regulatory and Safety
| Standards Supported | All systems: UL Listed. Certified to C-UL and CE. Complies with FCC Class A. |
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