Currently, the rdel utility cannot be unloaded from memory, and therefore will not be removed from memory until the next reboot.

How do I set up an FTP server on StorEdge?

StorEdge has a built-in FTP server. Before using it, you must load it via the CLI (command line interface).

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

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

3.At the CLI, enter “load ftpd” to initialize the FTP service.

4.Then type “menu” to access FTP configuration.

5.Press the spacebar until “FTP configuration” is displayed under “Extensions” at the lower right.

6.Select the letter corresponding to FTP configuration. The following options are available:

Enable FTP - enable or disable the FTP server.

Allow guest access - allow anonymous users

Allow user access - allow non-anonymous users

Allow admin access - allow access to admin user (root access)

Enable logging - log access to FTP server

7.Select option “1”, “Edit fields”. Move through the options with the [enter] or [tab] keys.

8.After selecting desired options, select option “7”, “save changes”.

Individual FTP usernames and passwords can be configured under menu option “E”, Users.

9.Type a new username to add, type an existing username to edit.

How do I configure the FTP service to load automatically?

To configure the FTP service to load automatically on every boot, proceed as follows:

1.Create a text file named inetload.ncf. Note that the name must be all lower case, and the file must be plain text. The file should contain only the following two lines:

# Load the FTP service

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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.