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Lost transaction handling on the Mirror

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The Mirror Log and Primary Journal 7

 

 

 

 

 

Physical and Logical Volume Relationship

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The Copy-On-Write Mechanism for Checkpoints

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Mappings for Block n Before Modification

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Mappings for Block n After Modification

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Creating a hardlink when a volume is checkpointed and has active checkpoints

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Mappings for Block n After Deleting ckpti-1

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After Deleting ckpti+1.

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Accessing .chkpnt in UNIX

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Accessing ".chkpnt" in Windows Explorer

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Viewing ".chkpnt" in Windows Explorer

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Sharing Blocks Between Live and Checkpoint File Systems 17

 

Windows File Copy Error Message During a Checkpoint Restore Operation 19

Windows Excel Open Error Message During a Checkpoint Restore Operation

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Removing the Cover

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Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS Bezel Replacement 5

 

 

 

Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS Expansion Unit

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Replacing the Power Supply

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Removing the Fan Module

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Connecting the LCD Display

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The Flash Disk 20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Removing an SFP Transceiver and fibre Optic Cable

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Removing and Replacing a Controller

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Removing the Controller Cover (Upside Down View)

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Replacing the Controller Battery

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Label Locations for the Controller

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Controller Host Link, Drive Link, and Fault Lights

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Sun Microsystems 5310 NAS manual Write ordering on the Mirror

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.