on the Windows Domain Controllers. Note that changing a user’s RID in the StorEdge administration interface is not possible. Modifying the value collected from the Domain Controller will simply invalidate the mapping.

On the right side of the screen, you will see the NFS username, which may or may not have been automatically generated based on the defined mapping rule.

Option “7” refreshes the list of mappings, adding any new users.

Option “8” will allow you to manually add a mapping, but this is rarely used, as the RID information is relatively difficult to retrieve from the Domain Controllers. Since the RID is retrieved automatically from each user that logs in, it’s easier to edit the mappings after they’ve been collected.

6.To edit the mappings, select the letter corresponding to the user information. Then select option “1”, “Edit fields”. This will display user mapping options as follows:

■NT User (or group)

■Account: This is the Windows user (or group) account in <domain\username> (or group name) format.

■RID: This is the Windows RID as described above. Usually this is left as is, as this can only be truly changed from the Windows Domain controller.

■UNIX User (or group)

■Account: This is the NFS user account name. Changes here will only be saved locally.

■ID: This is the NFS UID (or GID). This is where the changes are made to effect mapping.

You can also select option “8” to delete the mapping. This is useful if you have recently changed the mapping rule, as deleted mappings will be remapped according to the current mapping rule the next time this user connect to the StorEdge.

This functionality is also available through the StorEdge Web Admin.

1.To use the Web Admin, connect with a Web browser to http://<hostname or IP address of your StorEdge>.

2.Click “Grant” or “Yes” to accept any Java software authorization windows and you will reach the login screen.

3.Type the administrator password to access the administration interface.

4.Navigate to Windows Configuration/Manage SMB CIFS Mapping/Configure maps. All of the options described above are available. Double click user entries to edit them.

It is not recommended to edit the map files directly, as the StorEdge must be rebooted immediately in order for changes to take effect.

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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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