4.Select option "1", "Edit fields."

5.Navigate through the fields with [Tab] or [Enter] until the "Role" field of the NIC that will be used for mirror is highlighted.

6.Select option "4", "Mirror" to change the role to mirror. To create Host File (both systems), do the following:

1.From the main menu, enter "F", "Hosts".

2.Create a new host entry for the mirror interface selected above. For each system, choose a name similar to the hostname, such as, "host-M." For these host entries, use the IP address assigned to the NIC with the mirror role.

3.Select option "7", "Save Changes".

To activate Mirror License (both systems), do the following:

1.From the main menu, select option "4", "Licenses" to input a license key.

2.Select option "A", "replicating" under features.

3.Input the replicating key.

It must be exact and is case sensitive

The StorEdge operating system verifies that the key is correct and provides the expiration date.

4.Select option "7", "Save changes."

After all configurations steps have been completed on both systems start the mirror. To start the mirror (Source System), do the following:

1.Access the StorEdge via Telnet, serial console, or keyboard console.

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

3.Press the spacebar until "Mirrors" is displayed under "Extensions" at the lower right.

4.Select the letter corresponding to "Mirrors".

5.Select option "8", "Add Mirror".

6.Enter letter associated with the volume to be replicating.

7.Enter target host name in the host name field.

8.The IP address should auto fill, verify that it is correct.

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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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