Connection to SAMBA domain controller fails.

Although support for Samba to act as a primary domain controller has recently been announced (http://www.samba.org), the current implementation has several problems, as outlined below. Use of StorEdge with a Samba domain controller is not recommended at this time.

The Samba PDC implementation is an ASCII-only implementation, i.e. it does not support Unicode, which impacts foreign language support. All Windows domain controllers support Unicode.

Samba supports a limited subset of the full domain controller interface. If StorEdge is used with a Samba domain controller, NOT_SUPPORTED status messages may appear in the StorEdge log. These status messages originate from the Samba server.

The Samba Net Logon support is limited and problematic. It requires a very specific sequence of commands and logon problems have been observed using both Windows and StorEdge that do not appear when using Windows domain controllers.

The StorEdge currently does not work with SAMBA PDC implementations. By default, the StorEdge is set not to attempt communication with a SAMBA PDC. If future releases of SAMBA properly support a Windows-style PDC implementation then the StorEdge default must be changed to be able to utilize this new implementation.

This setting can only be modified at the StorEdge CLI. To access the StorEdge CLI, proceed as follows:

1.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.samba.pdc yes”.

3.After setting any variables on the StorEdge, i.e. anytime the “set” command is used, the command "savevars" must be entered at the command line in order for the settings to persist though future server reboots.

Dial-up CIFS/SMB clients cannot connect to StorEdge.

There are internal and third party solutions that allow CIFS/SMB users to connect to networks remotely via dial-up. Some users have reported problems connecting from these dial-up clients.

In the cases we investigated, the problem was caused by the clients using non- standard ports for CIFS/SMB access. StorEdge only supports NetBIOS/SMB traffic on the standard ports of 137 through 139. The specific port assignments are as follows:

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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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