Once a StorEdge volume reaches 90% disk space utilization, StorEdge will cease to create scheduled checkpoints. Once the volume reaches 95% disk space utilization, StorEdge will delete checkpoints, beginning with the oldest.

Another possible reason for checkpoint creation failure is that the checkpoint limit for a particular volume has been reached. A log message similar to the following will be recorded when StorEdge cannot create a checkpoint:

7/30 22:00 I ndmpd[327]: ENOSPC No space left on device chkpbkup prepare vol1 (create)

This message can indicate that the disk space threshold (90%) has been exceeded, or that the limit of 16 checkpoints for a volume has been reached.

To check disk space utilization on the StorEdge, 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 “df”.

StorEdge fails to send diagnostic email

SMTP (email) configuration allows StorEdge to send diagnostics and urgent notifications directly to your mail server.

First, check the system log. Most SMTP problems can be identified precisely by checking the system log.

1.To do so, access the StorEdge via Telnet.

2.Type “admin” at the [menu] prompt and enter the administrator password.

3.At the CLI, enter “menu”.

4.Select option “2”, “Show Log”.

The fourteen most recent syslog messages are displayed.

5.If email related messages are not found, select option “1”, “Show Entire Log”.

6.Browse through the log one screen at a time, looking for any messages relating to email issues.

7.If no messages are found, attempt to send a diagnostic again.

All attempts to send email, successful or not, generate a log message.

The following are some of the most common email related messages and their causes. Note that the messages may vary slightly, depending on the mail server.

smtp: Could not send mail, err=-1

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Sun Microsystems 5310 NAS manual StorEdge fails to send diagnostic email

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.