Listed next are Creation time, FS Creation time, and FS mtime. These are timestamps associated with the file and the filesystem, generally only useful for troubleshooting timestamp issues.

Next is the Windows security descriptor. In its simplest form, it will read “No security descriptor”. This means that no Windows security is present, and that Windows will simulate security based on the above NFS permissions.

If a Windows security descriptor is present, the following information is displayed:

■Security Descriptor:The type of security descriptor. This can be disregarded.

■Owner:The user name or SID of the owner.

■Primary Group: The group name or SID of the group owner.

■Discretionary Access Control List (DACL):A list of users who have access to the file, by SID.

A SID is a number that uniquely identifies a user or group. The data to the right of the final dash identifies the user within the domain; the rest of the number indicates domain and type of account information. This user information is known as the RID (relative ID). The RID is the number used for user mapping. It can be cross- referenced with the StorEdge user or group mapping data determine the user/group name and NFS UID/GID.

From there, it is simply a matter of assigning appropriate rights to the user attempting to access the directory. Set security as desired using a Windows Domain Admin account.

Windows anti-virus, backup or file management software runs endlessly, following symbolic links.

By default, StorEdge follows symbolic links in Windows. Windows cannot differentiate between links and standard files. Therefore, if a symbolic link points to a location in the filesystem above its own location, Windows applications can get stuck in a loop following these links.

To correct this behavior, you can either manually exclude such links from the scan or backup, or you can set a variable to disable the following of symbolic links from CIFS/SMB clients. The variable affects all volumes and all CIFS/SMB clients.

This functionality is only available at the StorEdge CLI (command line interface).

1.To access the StorEdge CLI, connect to the StorEdge via Telnet, and type “admin” at the [menu] prompt and enter the administrator password.

2.At the CLI, enter set smb.dir_symlink.disable yes

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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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