Note – The DTQ creation interface only allows the creation of a DTQ on a new directory. The primary interface for configuring DTQs is 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 File Volume Operations/Manage Quotas/Configure Directory Tree Quotas. There you will find a list of existing DTQs

5.To add a DTQ, click the add button. This pops up a window.

6.In the pop-up window, select a volume from the pulldown menu.

7.Type a unique name for this DTQ.

8.Type or browse to the intended parent directory for the DTQ.

9.Type a new, unique directory name. A directory with this name will be created at the specified path.

10.Define disk space and/or file limits for this directory.

11.Click the apply button to set the new DTQ, click cancel to go back to the main screen.

12.To edit an existing DTQ, double click the entry.

13.In the pop-up window, all the above fields are accessible, with the exception of the directory name, which can no longer be changed.

This functionality is also available at the StorEdge CLI (command line interface).

1.To access the StorEdge CLI, connect to the StorEdge via Telnet or serial console.

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

3.At the CLI, enter one of the following commands:

■dtq create volume=<volume-name> name=<dtq-name> path=<dtq- path> [flimit=N] [slimit=MB]

This creates a new DTQ. “flimit” is limit in number of files, “slimit” is the size limit in MB.

■dtq remove volume=<volume-name> <name=dtq-name>

This removes an existing DTQ. The directory is left intact, but the limits are removed.

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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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