DVD Recorder Properties

If you click the right mouse button and select the Properties command in the context menu of the CD/DVD recorder device, the following dialog field opens:

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Figure: "CD/DVD Recorder Properties" dialog box

General tab
Name	You enter the name of the CD/DVD recorder in this field.
Device type	You enter the device type of the CD/DVD recorder in this field. Possible entries include CD/DVDR 100, CD/DVDR 400 and CD/DVDR MMC. You can determine the device type in the SCSI Explorer, which is included in the delivery package from Adaptec SCSI adapters.
SCSI adapter	In the SCSI adapter field, you set the adapter to which the CD/DVD recorder is connected.
SCSI ID	You enter the SCSI ID of the CD/DVD recorder in this field. You can also determine this ID using the SCSI Explorer.
SCSI LUN	In this field, you set the SCSI LUN number (logical unit number), over which the recorder is controlled. The default value is 0.
Position	This field indicates the position of the CD/DVD recorder in the jukebox. This only applies if the burner is installed in a jukebox.
Burn speed	In this option group, you set whether the data transfer to the CD/DVD recorder is to occur at 150, 300, 600, 900 or 1,200 KB per second. The setting depends on the respective set CD/DVD recorder type and the configuration and speed of your server.
Priority	In this option group, you set the operating system priority with which the burning process is to be carried out. The default setting is normal. Changes to this setting should only be made after consulting with your PROXESS service contact.
Simulate writing	With this check box, you set whether or not the laser is to be deactivated during CD/DVD creation. This function should only be activated for testing purposes.

Tip

Set the Storage Manager in such a way that it does not start a burning process during data backup or database indexing. Otherwise, there is a risk that the burning process could be interrupted.

If you click the "Burn Times" tab, the following dialog box opens:

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Figure: "CD/DVD Recorder Properties" dialog box ("Burn Times" tab)

Burn Times
Do not burn at the following times	In the list, you can see the days and times during which burning is not to occur.
New Entry option group
Day of the week	In this field, you enter the day of the week on which burning is not to occur.
From Hour Min	In the Hour and Min fields, you define the time from which burning is not to occur on the specified day of the week.
Until Hour Min	In the Hour and Min fields, you define the time until which burning is not to occur on the specified day of the week.

If you click the "Special" tab, the following dialog box opens:

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Figure: "CD/DVD Recorder Properties" dialog box ("Special" tab)

In the Device Information menu, you can see the device name and possible media formats. Under Settings, you can enter a drive letter for your CD/DVD burner which has not yet been issued.