FIGURE 3-22Removing and Installing a Drive

11.Slide the new drive all the way into the empty slot and close the locking lever.

As the drive spins up, the Fault lights may flash intermittently. The new drive should begin reconstructing automatically after you install it in the drive slot. During reconstruction, the drive's Fault light may come on for a few minutes, and then turn off when the Active light begins flashing. A flashing Active light indicates that data is being restored to the new drive.

Note – IMPORTANT If your storage array has active hot spares, the storage management software may not begin copying data to the new drive until it has been reconstructed on the hot spare. This increases the time required to complete the procedure.

12.Wait for the new drive to spin up, and then choose one of the following steps, based on the status of the Active and Fault lights:

■Active lights are on and Fault lights are off - Go to step 14.

■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 13.

■Fault lights are on - The new drive may be defective. Replace it with another new drive, and then go to step 13.

13.Did this correct the problem?

■Yes - Go to step 14.

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

14.Check the status of the command module using the storage management software.

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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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