Note – Workgroup mode refers not only to the lack of domain membership, but the use of share-level security.

For more information on this topic, refer to the Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS Software Installation, Configuration, and User Guide.

How do I share files with SMB users?

How do I create SMB shares?

To share files via SMB, shares must be created. A share allows access to a particular location in the directory tree. To access this functionality, access the StorEdge via Telnet or serial console.

1.Press [Enter] at the [menu] prompt and enter the administrator password.

2.Press the spacebar until “CIFS/SMB Configuration” is displayed under “Extensions” at the lower right.

3.Select the letter corresponding to “CIFS/SMB Configuration”.

4.Select the letter corresponding to “Shares”.

This will bring up a list of all existing shares, ten per page. There is a default share created for each volume, which is only accessible to members of the Domain Admins group from the configured Windows Domain. If there are more than ten, select option “1” and option “3” to move through the pages. To add a share, select option “8”. To edit share settings press the letter corresponding to an existing share.

The “add” and “edit” options bring up the SMB/CIFS share setup menu. There, you will see a list of options for each share as follows:

■Share name—Name of share

■Directory—Full directory path shared, including volume name

■Comment—Optional comment field, displayed in browse list

■ADS Container—For Active Directory only, name of container to publish shares to.

■Macintosh Extensions

■Desktop DB—Only used when Mac SMB clients are connected.

■Password Protection—In Workgroup mode, this enables or disables share-level security.

■Access Password—In Workgroup mode, shares are secured by password only.

■Read/write—In Workgroup mode, this password allows read/write access.

■Read-only—In Workgroup mode, this password allows read/only access.

■User ID—In Workgroup mode, files written via this share are owned by this UID.

■Group ID—In Workgroup mode, files written via this share are owned by this UID.

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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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