Device Table

The Device Table lists the name, type of managed device, status, management type (direct network attached for directly managed storage arrays, or host-agent attached for host-agent managed storage arrays), and comments entered for storage arrays (Figure 3-25).

Enterprise Management Window Menus

The Enterprise Management Window menus on the menu bar are described in Table 3-4.

TABLE 3-4Enterprise Management Window Menus

Menu

Description

 

 

Edit

Contains options to add devices or remove devices from the

 

Enterprise Management Window, to configure alert destinations, or

 

to add a comment to the Device Table about a storage array.

View

Provides options to sort the entries in the Device Table by name,

 

status, management type, or comment. Another option shows

 

partially managed devices-a condition occurring when only one

 

controller of a controller pair is defined or can be reached when the

 

storage array is added or detected. In this state, many management

 

operations that require access to both controllers are not available.

Tools

Displays options for automatically detecting devices on the same

 

subnetwork or for rescanning to find storage arrays newly attached

 

to a host. Other items on this menu include options to update the

 

event monitor, open an Array Management Window to manage a

 

selected storage array, open the Script Editor to perform batch

 

management tasks, or load a saved configuration file.

Help

Presents options to display the Enterprise Management Window

 

Help system and to view the software version and copyright

 

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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