1.2Important Notices and Information on the Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS

Caution – Do not plug a USB keyboard into the front USB connector. This will cause the system to crash.

Caution – Do Not power on the Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS, until two minutes after the JBOD has been powered up, to ensure that the disk drives have finished spinning up.

Caution – /dvol/etc folder contains config information and needs to be backed up to ensure that all configuration information is available upon a failure. Back up the /dvol/etc folder to an existing LUN on the Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS.

Note – /dvol/etcfolder contains config information and needs to be backed up to ensure that all configuration information is available upon a failure. It is recommended to back the /dvol/etc folder up to an existing LUN on the Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS.

Note – You must enable FTP from the CLI using the load ftpd command. Currently, enabling the FTP from the web interface does not work.

Note – When configuring the Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS through a firewall, ensure that the correct ports are not blocked. Refer to “StorEdge Web Admin does not work properly through a firewall.” on page 2-80for more details.

Note – There is a line of tape that must be removed to be able to remove the fan tray.

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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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