The Array Management Window is specific to an individual storage array; therefore, you can manage only a single storage array within an Array Management Window. However, you can start other Array Management Windows from the Enterprise Management Window to simultaneously manage multiple storage arrays.

The storage management software supports firmware version 5.40 and all firmware versions 4.x and 5.x. For maximum system stability, the recommended minimum is firmware version 4.01.02.30. However, to access all the features of version 8.40, you must upgrade to firmware version 5.40.

Note – IMPORTANT Depending on your version of storage management software, the views, menu options, and functionality may be different to the information presented in this guide. Refer to the documentation supplied with your version of storage management software for information on available functionality.

The features of a particular release of firmware will be accessible when an Array Management Window is launched from the Enterprise Management Window to manage a storage array. For example, you manage two storage arrays using this software; one storage array has firmware version 5.40 and the other has firmware version 4.x. When you open an Array Management Window for a particular storage array, the correct Array Management Window version is used. The storage array with firmware version 5.40 will use version 8.40 of the storage management software, and the storage array with firmware version 4.x will use version 7.x. You can verify the version you are currently using by selecting Help >> About in the Array Management Window.

This bundling of previous versions of the Array Management Window provides the flexibility of upgrading the firmware only on selected storage arrays instead of having to perform an upgrade on all storage arrays at once.

Array Management Window Tabs

The Array Management Window has two tabs: Logical/Physical View and Mappings View (Figure 3-27),which are described in Table 3-6.The tabs display information about the logical components (volume and volume groups), physical components (controllers and drives), topological elements (host groups, hosts, host ports), and volume-to-LUN mappings in a storage array.

Also displayed in the Array Management Window are the toolbar, menu bar, components buttons, premium feature status area, and the storage partition status area.

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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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