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 drives containing RAID 1, 3, or 5 volumes, you may use either upgrade procedure.

Caution – Potential data loss. When replacing a drive, make sure the new drive has a storage capacity equal to or greater than the old drive. Using a smaller capacity drive may result in data loss.

Caution – Electrostatic discharge damage to sensitive components. To prevent electrostatic discharge damage to the module, use proper antistatic protection when handling the module components.

Caution – Potential damage to drive components. Drives can be damaged by bumping them into other objects or surfaces. When removing or installing a drive into the drive module, place your hand under the drive to support its weight. Place drives on an antistatic, cushioned surface.

Note – IMPORTANT If you are upgrading drives in a storage array that contains hot spares, drive reconstruction may start on the hot spare before you insert the new drive. The data on the new drive will still be rebuilt, but the process will take longer for each drive. To prevent this delay, you can disable the assigned hot spares while you perform the upgrade procedure. Remember to reassign the hot spares when you are finished upgrading the drives. For information on hot spares, refer to the storage management software.

1.Put on antistatic protection.

2.Unpack the new drives.

Set the new drives on a dry, level surface, away from magnetic fields. Save all packing materials in case you need to return the drives.

3.Read all information provided in “Replace Existing Drives with Greater Capacity Drives” on page 3-32,particularly the paragraphs explaining the differences between the two possible upgrade procedures

4.Read the SANtricity Storage Manager Product Release Notes to determine if you need to modify these procedures based on more recent information.

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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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