CD Towers and Changers are an ideal solution for librairies, classrooms and any size of offices. They can help organise a CD-ROM library into one compact unit which can be accessible to many users through the network.

HC Data Systems Inc. is pleased to offer NETWORK CD-ROM TOWERS / CHANGERS and OPTICAL STORAGE SOLUTIONS. Please call (613) 834-0052, fax (613) 834-2021 or email sales@hcdata.com to inquire about our products and services and to place an order.


KOM KSTORE™ CD-ROM Changers

Efficient Storage and retrieval of information by all is a critical measure of any client/server network. The addition of optical devices to a corporate computing network provides ultra-high storage capabilities, direct access speed, superior data integrity, and the longest, most secure media life.
Optical storage technology is an increasingly popular and affordable solution to handle mushrooming network demands for additional on-line capacity.
Discover how KOM can simplify the integration of optical storage devices in your computing environment:

KOM KSTORE™ CD-ROM CHANGERS

KOM Inc., the leader in optical storage solutions, presents the Kstore™ CD-ROM line. The Kstore™ CD family offers integrated hardware/software CD solutions for Windows NT, UNIX (pending) and VMS (pending) network environments.

The Kstore™ family of CD changers and jukeboxes uses a unique design which gives the user the following benefits:

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Readers # of Shelves Dimension Weight Power Access Time
KCD1000   2   10 7"w x 10"18 lbs 250 watts   < 4 sec.
KCD1500    3    15 7"w x 10"22 lbs 250 watts   < 4 sec.
KCD2000    4    20 7"w x 10"26 lbs 250 watts   < 4 sec.
KCD2500    5    25 7"w x 17"40 lbs 250 watts   < 4 sec.
KCD3000    6    30 7"w x 17" 44 lbs 250 watts    < 4 sec.
KCD3500    7    35 7"w x 17" 48 lbs 250 watts    < 4 sec.

FEATURES

   

Ordering and Configuration Information

HC Data Systems Inc. is an official reseller of KOM Inc. products and a system integrator who can custom build your required configuration.

CD-ROM Changer Towers can be attached to your computer or network in three ways:

Configuration 1.
Applicable only to the smallest units: CD-ROM Changer Tower of capacity up to 16 online CDs:

Configuration 2.
CD-ROM Changer Tower of capacity 10-35 online CDs:

Configuration 3.
CD-ROM Changer Tower of capacity 10-35 online CDs:

OptiServer ™ CD for Windows NT

CD-ROM JUKEBOX MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

The incredible growth of client/server networks has placed even more importance on the ability for information to be stored and retrieved efficiently by all users. Sharing optical storage technology over enterprise or departemental LANs offers highly attractive benefits: improved information access, high storage capacity, superior data integrity and long life.
When on-line storage requirements increase, LAN-based optical librairies or jukeboxes become an excellent and affordable solution.

CD-ROM DEVICE INTEGRATION FOR WINDOWS NT

KOM's OptiServer ™ CD is state-of-the-art CD-ROM jukebox management software, designed specifically for the Windows NT operating system. OptiServer ™ CD is built on 15 years of experience with some 6000 registered users, and boasts an array of features unmatched by any competitor in the industry.

OPTISERVER ™ CD AT A GLANCE

OptiServer ™ CD integrates any combination of CD-ROM jukeboxes, tower systems and drives in the Windows NT network environment.
OptiServer ™ CD provides flexible and efficient optical storage management using the familiar Windows graphical user interface
OptiServer CD integrates all CD volumes in the jukebox, tower or drive into a single Windows NT "drive": each physical CD appears as a first level subdirectory of the drive.
Utility program provides extended control of jukeboxes, towers and drives

SIMPLIFIED JUKEBOX INTEGRATION

 Implemented as a device driver, OptiServer ™ CD is easy to install and provides total jukebox transparency to Windows NT.
Supports the ISO 9660 file system and executes through the standard Windows NT CD file system (CDFS).

PERFORMANCE

Dedicated magnetic disk caching stages data requests, optimizing throughput and providing significant performance improvement.

USER FLEXIBILITY

OptiServer ™ CD provides standard network access of attached optical peripherals to other workstations for direct use or client/server interaction.

KOM SUPPORT

1-800 software support for North America
Implementation, consulting and training services through KOM's Professional Services Group
24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week technical support

OPTISERVER ™ CD IN DETAIL

FEATURES and BENEFITS

OPTISERVER ™ CD SPECIFICATIONS

HOST PLATFORM SUPPORT

Alpha AXP
INTEL
Other - contact KOM

DRIVE SUPPORT

All CD-ROM jukeboxes, towers and drives with a SCSI interface
Multiple SCSI devices and host adapters are supported
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