Enterprise Management Window Toolbar

The Enterprise Management Window toolbar buttons are described in Table 3-5.

TABLE 3-5Enterprise Management Window Toolbar Buttons

Toolbar Button

Description

 

 

Automatically detect

Activates the Automatic Discovery option that detects hosts and

new devices

storage arrays on the local subnetwork and adds them to the

 

Enterprise Management Window.

Rescan selected host

Rescans the highlighted host for any newly attached storage arrays.

for new devices

Before using this option, the new storage arrays must be physically

 

attached to the host and the host-agent software residing on the host

 

must be restarted.

 

Note This option is available only when you select a host in the

 

Device Tree.

Synchronize Event

Synchronizes the event monitor with any changes made in the

Monitor

Enterprise Management Window, such as adding or removing

 

devices or adding alerts. Note This option is available only if the

 

configurations of the Enterprise Management Window and the event

 

monitor are not synchronized.

Add host/device

Opens the Add Device dialog for manually adding hosts or storage

 

array controllers to the Enterprise Management Window.

Remove host/device

Removes the selected storage array or the selected host and its

 

attached storage arrays from the Enterprise Management Window.

 

Note This option is available only when a storage array in the

 

Device Tree or Device Table is selected, or a host in the Device Tree

 

is selected.

Launch an Array

Starts an Array Management Window for the selected storage array.

Management

Note This option is available only when a storage array in the

Window

Device Tree or Device Table is selected. Starts an Array Management

 

Window for the selected.

3.3.6.3The Array Management Window

The Array Management Window (Figure 3-27)is used to configure and maintain the logical and physical components of a storage array and to view and define volume- to-LUN mappings.

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Sun Microsystems 5310 NAS manual Array Management Window, Enterprise Management Window Toolbar
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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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