6. Repeat step 4 and step 5 to install each new drive.

FIGURE 3-19Removing and Installing a Drive

7.Based on the status of the Active and Fault lights, choose one of the following steps:

■Active lights are on while Fault lights are off - Go to step 9.

■Active lights are off while Fault lights are off - The drive may be installed incorrectly. Remove the drive, wait 30 seconds, and then reinstall it. Go to step 8.

■Fault lights are on - The new drive may be defective. Replace it with another new drive, and then go to step 8.

8.Did this correct the problem?

■Yes - Go to step 9.

■No - Select the Recovery Guru toolbar button in the Array Management Window and complete the recovery procedure. If the problem persists, contact technical support.

9.Check the module status using the storage management software.

Select the appropriate component button for each module in the Physical View of the Array Management Window to view the status of its components. The status for each component will be either Optimal or Needs Attention.

10.Does any module component have a Needs Attention status?

■Yes - Go to step 11.

■No - Go to step 12.

11.To run the Recovery Guru, select the Recovery Guru toolbar button in the Array Management Window.

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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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