2.To view the current negotiated rate: Enter "em show all". The name of each NIC and current speed, duplex and link status is displayed.

3.To force a particular rate (and disable auto-negotiation): enter “em set <NICname> duplex=<duplex> speed=<speed>”. Replace <NICname> with the name of the NIC found in the above show command, <duplex> with either “full” or “half”, and <speed with either “10”, “100” or “1000”. Be sure to force the same settings on the switch.

For example, to set the second NIC card to 100baseT full duplex:

PROMPT> em show all

emc1: 100Mb/s FULL-DUPLEX, Link is UP

emc2: 10Mb/s HALF-DUPLEX, Link is UP PROMPT> em set emc2 duplex=full speed=100

Here, we checked the speed and duplex, found NIC emc2 to be running at 10Mb/s half duplex, then forced NIC emc2 to 100Mb/s full duplex.

Default gateway changes without user input.

Under certain circumstances, the default gateway on StorEdge can be modified via ICMP. Typically, this is an indication of a network configuration problem. However, StorEdge can be configured to prevent this situation.

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.To disable ICMP requests to change the default gateway, enter “set default.gateway.redirect no” at the CLI. Press the [Enter] key.

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.

How can I disable RIP routing?

RIP, or Routing Information Protocol, is a method for exchanging routing table information among routers. As this can generate a large amount of traffic in some cases, and the information may not be needed by StorEdge, it may be desirable in some cases to disable RIP on StorEdge.

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

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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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