Caution – Potential data loss or data corruption. Never insert drives into a command module without first confirming the drive firmware level. Inserting a drive with the incorrect firmware level may cause data loss or data corruption. For information on supported drive firmware levels, contact technical support.

Caution – Potential command module failure. Use of nonsupported drives in the command modules can cause the command module to fail.

Caution – Potential data loss or data corruption. In configurations with mixed command modules, command modules, or drive modules, all modules must be operating at the same speed. Refer to the Product Release Notes for any model- specific restrictions.

3.3.1.1Upgrade Methods

You can upgrade the command module either by adding new drives or replacing existing drives. This section describes each method.

Adding New Drives

You can increase the capacity of an command module by installing the additional drives into empty slots in the module. Additional drives can be installed while the command module is in operation. To use this upgrade method, refer to “Adding New Drives to Empty Slots” on page 3-33.

Replace Existing Drives with Greater Capacity Drives

Caution – Potential data loss. Using the wrong drive upgrade procedure can cause data loss. If you are upgrading drives containing RAID 0 volumes, you must use the procedure for replacing all of the drives at once. If you are upgrading a drive containing RAID 1, 3, or 5 volumes, you may use either upgrade procedure.

When replacing existing drives with greater capacity drives, two methods may be used: replacing all the drives at the same time or replacing one drive at a time. The method you choose will depend on the RAID level you are using on the storage

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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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