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 RIP, enter “set routed.active 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.

StorEdge is only reachable from systems on the local subnet.

This is a clear indication of a routing problem. The clients are able to reach StorEdge, but StorEdge cannot successfully reply, because it has no route back to the client.

Possible causes are as follows: incorrect default gateway setting, the default gateway has been overwritten via ICMP or a manually configured TCP/IP route is needed.

To check the default gateway currently in use, proceed as follows:

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.Enter “netstat” at the CLI.

The resulting display shows two sections, the local NIC configuration, and then the routing table. Look for a route in the routing table with the destination 0.0.0.0. It is normally the first route. Check the IP address in the “gateway” column. This is the current default gateway.

3.Next, enter “show inet.gateway”.

4.Compare this IP address to the actual gateway found above. If they do not match, the gateway has been overwritten.

If they do match, check to make sure that this is the correct gateway for your network. If this information is not readily available, check the gateway setting of other systems on the same subnet of other systems who are successfully communicating across subnets.

The other possibility is that a manually configured route is needed.

Multiple NICs are installed, but all outbound traffic is being sent through a single NIC.

This is the result of configuring more than one network interface on a single subnet. The reason that all the network traffic travels through a single interface is the fact that TCP/IP can only define a single route to each subnet, and this route can only use one network 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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