2.21Direct Attached Tape Libraries

Tape library not recognized.

Check the following settings:

■Make sure the tape drive is on the list of supported tape units.

■Set SCSI ID of tape library to 0, ID of tape drive to 5.

■Does the SCSI card recognize the drive on system boot up?

■See if card can talk to tape drive. On boot get into SCSI card bios.

■Run scan utility.

■If no device is found check cables, termination.

■Try another tape drive.

Network backup fails due to .attic$ directory.

The .attic$ directory is a StorEdge system directory at the root of each volume. Some third party backup software has difficulty processing this directory. The simplest solution to this is to configure the software to ignore this directory.

We have encountered some backup software that is not capable of ignoring the presence of this directory to the extent necessary to successfully backup the StorEdge. In this case we recommend disabling the .attic$ directory. To do so, access the Command Line Interface (CLI) as follows:

1.Connect to the StorEdge via Telnet, serial console, or keyboard console.

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

3.At the CLI, enter ?fsctl attic disable <volumename>?

This must be done for each volume that is to be used with this backup software. It is not necessary to delete the directory, but it is permissible to delete the files within the directory.

NDMP backup fails: access denied message.

NDMP software must authenticate to the StorEdge in order to backup files and directories. Each NDMP software solution has a place to configure a username and password for a device. For StorEdge, the username is ?administrator?, and should be accompanied by the console password.

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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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