Zeiss 3000 - Network File Server Recommendations; Using the Network File Server

Networking Guidelines
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• NTFS drive partition(s) for Stratus OCT data. Stratus OCT is compatible only with NTFS
on network drives.
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Note: You can use SAMBA with Unix and Linux file servers.
• 100 GB available disk space for data storage
•Tape backup unit
Network File Server Recommendations
In addition to the minimum requirements listed above, we recommend the following for
the network file server:
• A mirrored RAID array for data storage—strongly recommended.
• An uninterruptible power supply (UPS)—strongly recommended.
• Backup drive: AIT 50 GB native/130 GB compressed or DLT 40 GB native/80 GB
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• It is the user’s responsibility to protect their exam data from loss by frequent
backup of the network server. Backup media should be of archival quality, and the
media should be stored in a secure, remote location.
WARNING: Failure to backup the network file server may result in the loss of
medical exam data.
• The file server must be started prior to network
ed Stratus OCT instruments and shut
down after Stratus OCT instruments.
• Strongly recommended that the file server n
ot be used for interactive programs, such
as web browsing or word processing.
Using The Network File Server
Using a network file server is recommended in offices that have a local area network,
especially if you have multiple Stratus OCT instruments. Once you have set up the
instrument(s) on the network, the benefits are:
• You can use the network file server for rou
tine archive and backup, export and import,
without the need for using and managing multiple DVD-RAM disks.
• If you have multiple Stratus OCT instrumen
ts on the network, you can synchronize
each of the instruments with the others via the network, so you can access all Stratus
OCT exam data acquired in your office.
Set Up Network Archiving
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Note: Configuring the server and the instrument for archiving to a network file
server should be attempted only by a network administrator or system
administrator, and the following instructions are intended only for personnel with
such expertise. Users are responsible for network setup and maintenance. Carl Zeiss