Getting Started
Below are various options available for transferring music files to or making music files available to an MMS for playback. This article describes the different available options and what they are best used for. Each section also provides links to relevant instructions.
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Hardware/Software Requirements
Hardware and software requirements will vary depending on the specific needs of the system
Without the Advanced Music Bridge, eSeries MMS' support up to 40,000 local tracks regardless of storage capacity. Please see the following knowledge base article for more information: eSeries MMS Track Limits for Local Content
MMS Synchronization Client
The MMS Synchronization Client (sync tool) is a program available on Mac or Windows that allows users to transfer music files from a local computer to an MMS over the network and keep the MMS' library in sync with the library on the local computer.
The Sync Tool also allows users to manage their library and playlists on iTunes (Music app on Mac) by giving them the option to sync all music and playlists, all playlists, or specific playlists. Alternatively users can select specific files and folders to transfer.
Selecting the ‘Add’ option when connecting a USB drive will format the drive and expand the available storage that the sync tool can use.
When a library is synced, it cannot be accessed through the MMS' Music Share or transferred to a new computer from the MMS. The user’s library can be migrated from one computer to another without the need to re-sync content.
Synced content can be removed from the ‘Synchronized Computers’ section of the MMS configuration page. The ‘Synchronized Computers’ section also allows users to see the last time and date a computer was synchronized.
Media Sync Configuration
Expanding MMS Storage Capacity
Media Synchronization Client for MAC
Media Synchronization Client for Windows
Network Attached Storage
Music files available on a network attached storage drive (NAS) can be made available for an MMS to stream over the local network. eSeries MMS' support SMB versions three and below. After configuring the MMS to connect to a folder on a NAS, it will scan the specified location for music content. Scanning a folder on a NAS can take some time depending on network speed, system load, and total file count.
All files are scanned and subsequently filtered for music content that the MMS supports. Rebooting the MMS during the initial scanning period will cause the scan to start over. Once a full scan is completed, the MMS will only scan detected changes.
Rebooting the MMS will force a full scan, however tracks that were scanned prior to the power cycle will still be playable as long as the files are still accessible.
How to Configure a NAS Drive with an eSeries MMS
MMS Music Share
The MMS has a shared music folder available via SMB on the local network. This folder contains sample tracks that come with every MMS. Sample tracks can be removed from the MMS by deleting them from the music share.
Music can be added to the share from a computer on the local network that has SMB enabled. After adding content to the music share, the MMS will scan the share for supported content. Scanning the music share can take some time depending on system load, and total file count.
Music can be added or removed from a mounted USB drive through the music share depending on the format of the USB drive. The MMS can read from drives with the following formats: EXT4, EXT3, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS. The MMS can write to drives with the following formats: EXT4, EXT3, FAT32.
Imported music can also be added or removed through the music share.
How to Access the MMS Music Share
Expanding MMS Storage Capacity
Connecting a USB Hard Drive
The MMS has the ability to read music files from USB connected hard drives and write to them depending on the format of the drive and the MMS' configuration. After connecting a USB hard drive, you will be presented with the following options:
The 'Mount’ option will make the content on the drive available to the MMS for playback and to the music share.
The ‘Import’ option will copy the files from the drive to the MMS' internal storage. The MMS can read from drives with the following formats: EXT4, EXT3, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS. The MMS can write to drives with the following formats: EXT4, EXT3, FAT32.
The ‘Add’ option is primarily used for expanding storage for use with the sync tool. This will format the hard drive and expand the MMS' internal storage for use with the sync tool.
Expanding MMS Storage Capacity
Contact Technical Support
If you continue to experience issues, contact Autonomic Technical Support by opening a support ticket here or call us at +1 (914) 598-1647, option 2.