■Did you press the power button?

■Is the power on light illuminated?

■Have any of the fan motors stopped (use the server management subsystem to check the fan status)?

■Are the fan power connectors properly connected to the server board?

■Is the cable from the front panel board connected to the server board?

■Are the power supply cables properly connected to the server board?

■Are there any shorted wires caused by pinched cables or power connector plugs forced into power connector sockets the wrong way?

If the switches and connections are correct and AC power is available at the wall outlet, contact your service representative or authorized dealer for help.

2.2.3.4Cannot Connect to a Server

Check the following:

■Make sure the network cable is securely attached to the connector at the system back panel. If the cable is attached but the problem persists, try a different cable.

■Make sure the hub port is configured for the same duplex mode as the network controller.

■If you are directly connecting two servers (no hub), you will need a crossover cable (see your hub documentation for more information on crossover cables).

■Check the network controller LEDs that are visible through an opening at the system back panel.

2.2.3.5Problems with Network

If diagnostics pass, but the connection fails:

■Make sure the network cable is securely attached.

The Activity LED does not light:

■Make sure the network hub has power.

If the controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed:

■Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller.

■Try reseating the add in adapter.

If the add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause:

■Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.

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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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