What is IP aliasing?

IP Aliasing is a networking feature that allows you to assign multiple IP addresses to a single NIC port. This is useful when StorEdge is replacing multiple servers. All of the IP aliases for the selected NIC port must be on the same physical network and share the same netmask and broadcast address as the first, or primary IP address specified for the selected adapter. Up to nine alias IP addresses can be added to the primary IP address of each NIC port. Therefore, a single network interface card with two ports could provide up to 20 usable IP addresses.

Important – Alias IP addresses can only be added to NIC ports that are assigned a primary role. There are three possible role options for the StorEdge NICs. They are: primary, independent, and mirror. The primary NIC role is not to be confused with the primary IP address. The primary NIC role is an assignment indicating how the adapter will function in a system. The primary IP address is the first address assigned to a selected adapter.

How do I set up IP aliasing?

1.Access the StorEdge via Telnet or serial console.

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

3.Select option “A”, “Host Name & Network”.

4.Find the page containing the desired network interface with the spacebar.

5.Select option “1”, “Edit fields”.

6.Use [Tab] or [Enter] to navigate to the IP Alias field for the desired NIC.

7.Select option “1”, “Setup”.

8.Enter an Alias IP for the NIC card.

9.Continue to enter alias IP addresses. If no more aliases are required, simply press the [Enter] key.

10.System will return to setup screen.

11.Navigate to the end of the menu with [Tab] or [Enter].

12.Select option “7”, “Save changes”.

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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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