TABLE 3-6Array Management Window Tabs

Tabs

Description

 

 

Logical/Physical

The Array Management Window Logical/Physical View contains

View

two panes: the Logical View and the Physical View.

 

The Logical View (left pane of Figure 3-27 on page 3-51)provides a

 

tree-structured view of logical nodes. This view shows the

 

organization of storage array capacity into volume groups and

 

volumes.

 

The Physical View (right pane of Figure 3-27 on page 3-51)provides

 

a view of the physical devices in a storage array, such as command

 

module and drive module components.

 

Selecting a volume or other entity in the Logical View shows you the

 

associated physical components in the Physical View.

 

There is a Components button in every command module and drive

 

module that, when selected, presents the status of each component

 

and shows the temperature status.

Mappings View

The Mappings View of the Array Management Window contains

 

two panes: the Topology View and the Defined Mappings View. For

 

details, see “Mappings View” on page 3-68.

 

The Topology View provides a tree-structured view of logical nodes

 

related to storage partitions.

 

The Defined Mappings Detail View displays the mappings

 

associated with the selected node in the Topology View.

 

 

Array Management Window Menus

The Array Management Window menus are described in Table 3-7.The menus are used to perform storage management operations for a selected storage array or for selected components within a storage array. See Figure 3-27 on page 3-51for an example of the Array Management Window menus.

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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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