■Max Polling Interval - Maximum polling rate for NTP messages

Note – Above two fields are in seconds, raised to the power of two. For example, an entry of 4 sets the interval to 16 seconds. Valid range is 4 to 17.

■Broadcast Client Enabled - Allows StorEdge to respond to NTP broadcasts.

■Require Server authentication - Allows NTP communication only with authentication.

To set up RDATE, proceed as follows:

1.Press [Esc] to return to the menu.

2.Press the spacebar until the “RDATE time update” option is displayed in the extension section in the lower right.

3.Select the letter corresponding to “RDATE time update”.

4.Select option “1”, “Edit Fields”.

5.Use [Tab] and [Enter] to navigate through fields. Settings are as follows:

■Enable - Enables/disables RDATE service

■Server - IP address of RDATE server

■Tolerance - Maximum amount in seconds to modify time via RDATE

6.After configuring desired options, select option “7”, Save Changes.

To use RDATE, NTP service must be disabled first. When an RDATE server is set, the server is consulted once a day at 23:45 for the current time. If the reply time is within the Delta Tolerance (+/- seconds), this servers time is updated. The time is also updated when changes are saved in this screen.

How can I capture network traffic to and from the StorEdge?

StorEdge includes a built-in network monitoring tool. This allows you to capture packets from the network and save them to a file. This can be a valuable troubleshooting tool.

To configure network monitoring, it must first be loaded 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.

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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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