At the CLI, enter “fsck <volumename>”. You will then be prompted whether repairs should be made if errors are found. Generally, the answer should be “y” for “yes”. The other potentially useful option is “n” for “no”. This will run a check against the volume without writing the repairs. As noted above, this can be used to make decisions about running the filesystem check.

If errors are reported by the filesystem check, the filesystem check must be repeated until there are no errors. This may require several runs of the filesystem check. In this case, the following message is displayed:

sfs2ck vol1: no errors

It is also possible, but very rare, that the above message will never be seen. This can occur in extreme cases where the filesystem check is unable to completely repair a volume. In these cases, the volume should be deleted and restored from tape.

Another rare possibility is that the filesystem check can fail and either hang or reboot. In this case, proceed according to the instructions under the heading “System hang or reboot during normal operation” above, and escalate the issue immediately.

If repairs were made by the filesystem check, file and directory names are sometimes lost. These files are issued a name that begins with “Node”, followed by numbers related to the inode location in the filesystem. This number is generally not useful, other than to ensure a unique filename. These files and directories retain their original contents, to the extent possible. Manual inspection of these files is required to determine the original file type and filesystem location.

2.7.2StorEdge Network Capture Utility

Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS includes a built-in network monitoring tool. This allows you to capture packets from the network and save them to a file. This can be a valuable troubleshooting tool.

To configure network monitoring, it must first be loaded at the StorEdge CLI.

To access the StorEdge CLI:

1.Connect to the StorEdge via Telnet or serial console, and type admin at the [menu] prompt and enter the administrator password.

2.At the CLI, enter load netm.

3.Then type menu to configure capture and capture packets.

4.Press the spacebar until “Packet Capture” is displayed under “Extensions” at the lower right.

5.Select the letter corresponding to “Packet Capture”.

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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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