5.Disconnect the all other external peripheral devices from the Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS server if applicable.

6.Disconnect all optical fibre and network interface cables from the Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS server and the storage enclosure.

7.Remove the Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS and the storage enclosure from the rack.

1.8Static Electricity Precautions

1.8.0.1Grounding Procedure

You must maintain reliable grounding of this equipment. The Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS system (including head and optional Expansion Unit) must be connected to a dedicated 20A receptacle.

1.8.0.2Static Electricity

The Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS server and Expansion Unit contain several components sensitive to static-electrical discharge. Surges of static electricity (caused by shuffling your feet across a floor and touching a metallic surface, for example) can cause damage to electrical components.

Static electricity can cause damage to static-sensitive devices and/or microcircuitry. For this reason, it is important that proper packaging and grounding techniques be observed. To further ensure the prevention of electrostatic damage, observe these procedures:

■Transport products in static-safe containers.

■Cover work stations with approved static-dissipating material.

■Wear a wrist strap, and always be properly grounded when touching static- sensitive equipment/parts.

■Use only properly grounded tools and equipment.

■Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.

To avoid damaging Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS and Expansion Unit internal components with static electricity, follow these instructions before performing any installation procedures.

1.Make sure both of the Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS (and optional Expansion Unit) AC power cables are plugged in, and that the unit is turned off.

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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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