Does StorEdge support DFS?

DFS (distributed file system) is a hierarchical file system that allows files to be stored across multiple servers and managed as a single group.

StorEdge can serve as a DFS target. This means that DFS referrals can redirect clients to StorEdge, but StorEdge does not provide referrals and cannot be configured as a root replica.

What support is there for Windows Server Manager?

StorEdge currently supports the following operations in Server Manager:

■View a list of shared resources

■Add a new share

■Delete a share

■View a list of services running on StorEdge

■View a list of connected users

Note – Dialogs that offer the supported operations may also offer other operations but support is limited to the options listed above.

2.24NIS/NIS+ Issues

How do I set up NIS or NIS+?

NIS and NIS+ provide information to a simple networked database with information about users and hosts. NIS works by copying files from the NIS server to the StorEdge, NIS+ works by performing remote lookups to these files stored on a NIS+ server, and adds several other features.

1.To access this functionality, access the StorEdge via Telnet or serial console.

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

3.Select option “I”, “NIS & NIS+”. A list of options for both NIS and NIS+ is displayed, as follows:

■Network Information Services (NIS)

■Enable—Enables or disable NIS.

■NIS Domain—Defines the NIS domain.

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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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