Table 4-2. Status Section Options

Item

Status

Description

 

 

 

Overall State

On

The file system is started.

 

Off

The file system is stopped.

 

Stopping

The file system is stopping.

 

 

 

Service Status

Full Service

The system is fully operational and can be

 

 

accessed by all clients. The system is in

 

 

mirroring mode, that is, the write-back

 

 

cache is protected by peer controller.

 

Partial Service

The system may provide partial services

 

 

to all clients.

 

Full Service (journal)

The system is fully operational and can be

 

 

accessed by all clients. The system is in

 

 

journaling mode, that is, the write-back

 

 

cache is protected and all the data is

 

 

written directly to the disk rather than

 

 

stored in the cache in order to preserve

 

 

data integrity.

 

No Service

The system does not provide service to

 

 

any clients.

 

Fault

The system has a problem providing

 

 

service. The system may recover

 

 

automatically within several minutes

 

 

depending on the fault.

 

 

 

Servers Status

All Optimal

All the indicators of controllers' health are

 

 

optimal.

 

Not Optimal

Some indication of a problem exists, but

 

 

this does not prevent service to clients.

 

 

For example, this may result from power-

 

 

loss to a power supply, or a network

 

 

interface disconnection.

 

Some Down

One controller is not responding, but the

 

 

system provides service in a degraded

 

 

mode. The server might recover

 

 

automatically, depending on the reason.

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Dell NX3500 manual Status Section Options Description

NX3500 specifications

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The Dell NX3610 is a high-performance storage solution that boasts an advanced dual-controller architecture. This model supports enhanced scalability and redundancy, ensuring that organizations can handle increasing data loads effortlessly. It is built for faster data access with a range of connectivity options, including 10GbE and iSCSI, enabling seamless integration into diverse IT environments. The NX3610 supports advanced file sharing capabilities, making it ideal for businesses requiring efficient collaboration and data access across multiple platforms. Furthermore, with features like snapshot and replication, users can ensure data integrity and security, minimizing downtime in case of system failures.

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