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Lights on the Front of a Command Module

23

 

Lights on the Back of a Command Module

24

 

Power Supply Switches

28

 

 

 

 

 

Setting the Tray ID Switch

30

 

 

 

 

Verifying the Link Rate Setting 31

 

 

 

Removing and Installing a Drive

35

 

 

 

Power Supply Switches

38

 

 

 

 

 

Removing and Installing a Drive

38

 

 

 

Removing and Installing a Drive

42

 

 

 

Enterprise Management Window

45

 

 

 

Array Management Window

45

 

 

 

 

Enterprise Management Window

46

 

 

 

Device Tree Example

47

 

 

 

 

 

Array Management Window

51

 

 

 

 

Unconfigured and Free Capacity Nodes

66

 

Mappings View Window 68

 

 

 

 

SANshare Storage Partitioning Example

 

73

 

Host Port Definitions Dialog

75

 

 

 

 

Heterogeneous Hosts Example

76

 

 

 

DVE Modification Operation in Progress

79

 

Persistent Reservations Dialog

83

 

 

 

Monitoring Storage Array Health Using the Enterprise Management Window 85

Event Monitor Configuration

87

 

 

 

 

Event Monitor Example

88

 

 

 

 

 

Problem Notification in the Array Management Window

91

Displaying the Recovery Guru Window

92

 

Recovery Guru Window Example 93

 

 

 

Status Changes During an Example Recovery Operation

94

Status Changes When The Example Recovery Operation is Completed 95

The lifecycle of a transaction in StorEdge File Replicator

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Sun Microsystems 5310 NAS manual Array Management Window

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.