Multiple CD-ROM disks. CD-ROM publishers who publish state law on disk, usually require more than one disk. This works OK for the single user who has the CD right next to him. But, it's a pain when you have to trek down to the library or computer room to change the disks, then go back to your workstation. The tower is usually installed either on the network, the CD-ROM server, or the network file server.
Towers usually come in heights for four or seven players.
The software takes care of determining which player holds which disk. There are many advantages to using CD-ROM in the law firm. But, as with all new technology, there are also disadvantages. However, I feel it necessary to point out a few disadvantages of using CD-ROM in the law firm. Two are easy to understand, the third you won't know until you experience it.