Caution – Potential data loss. Removing a drive that has not failed can cause data loss. To prevent data loss, remove only a failed drive that has a Fault (amber) light on or a Failed status in the storage management software.

6.Check the Fault lights on the front of the module. If a fault is detected, the amber Fault light will be on.

Note – IMPORTANT If you remove an active drive accidentally, wait 30 seconds and then reinstall it. Refer to your storage management software for the recovery procedure.

7.Lift the locking lever and remove the failed drive.

FIGURE 7-21Replacing a Drive

8.Wait 30 seconds for the storage management software to recognize that the drive has been removed.

9.Slide the new drive all the way into the empty slot and close the drive lever.

As the drive spins up, the Fault light may flash intermittently. A flashing Active light indicates that data is being restored to the new drive.

Note – IMPORTANT Depending on your storage array configuration, the storage array may automatically reconstruct data to the new drive. If the storage array uses hot spares, it may have to complete reconstruction on the hot spare before it copies the data to the replaced drive. This increases the time required to complete this procedure.

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5310 NAS specifications

Sun Microsystems, known for its innovative computing solutions, launched the Sun 5310 Network Attached Storage (NAS) system, which marked a significant advancement in the realm of storage solutions in the early 2000s. The 5310 NAS was designed to provide high-performance, reliable, and scalable storage tailored for enterprise environments.

One of the standout features of the Sun 5310 NAS is its file-serving capabilities, which support multiple protocols, notably NFS (Network File System) and CIFS (Common Internet File System). This dual-protocol support allowed organizations to seamlessly integrate the NAS into diverse IT ecosystems, facilitating interoperability between UNIX, Linux, and Windows systems. The enhanced file-sharing capabilities made it an ideal solution for businesses with mixed operating environments.

The Sun 5310 NAS incorporates cutting-edge technologies to ensure high availability and data integrity. The system utilized a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology, providing various RAID levels to protect against data loss while optimizing performance. Additionally, the device featured hot-swappable drives, enabling maintenance and upgrades with minimal downtime, a crucial factor for business continuity.

Equipped with advanced management software, the Sun 5310 NAS offered users an intuitive interface for monitoring storage health and performance. This software included comprehensive reporting functionalities that allowed IT administrators to oversee usage patterns and capacity planning efficiently.

Scalability was another defining characteristic of the Sun 5310 NAS. The system could easily expand with additional storage modules, accommodating the growing needs of an organization without the necessity for complete system overhauls. This flexibility ensured that businesses could adapt their storage solutions to meet evolving data storage needs without incurring significant costs or disruptions.

In terms of performance, the Sun 5310 NAS featured high I/O throughput achieved through its robust hardware architecture and optimized file serving capabilities. This performance baseline was crucial for organizations that relied on heavy data workloads and required rapid access to information.

In summary, the Sun 5310 NAS from Sun Microsystems embodied a forward-thinking approach to network storage, blending reliability, scalability, and multi-protocol support. Its user-friendly management software, combined with the robustness of RAID technology and hot-swappable drives, made it a preferred choice for enterprises looking to streamline their storage infrastructure while safeguarding critical data.
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