TABLE 3-7Array Management Window Menus (1 of 2)

Menu

Description

 

 

Storage Array

Contains options to perform the following storage array

 

management operations: locating functions (locating the storage

 

array or a specific drive channel by flashing indicator lights),

 

configuring the storage array, enabling premium features, starting

 

Recovery Guru, monitoring performance, downloading firmware

 

and NVSRAM files, changing various settings, setting controller

 

clocks, redistributing volumes, running Read Link Status

 

diagnostics, activating or deactivating the remote volume mirroring

 

premium feature, and renaming storage arrays.

View

Allows you to change the display from the Logical/Physical view to

 

the Mappings View, view Associated Components for a selected

 

node, find a particular node in the Logical View or Topology View,

 

locate an associated node in the tree, or access the Event Log or the

 

Storage Array Profile.

Mappings

Permits you to make changes to or retrieve details about mappings

 

associated with a selected node. The options are: Define, Change,

 

Move, Replace Host Port, Show All Host Port Information, Remove,

 

and Rename. Note You must be in the Mappings View to access the

 

options available in this menu.

Volume Group

Presents options to perform the following storage management

 

operations on volume groups: creating or locating volumes,

 

changing Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) level or

 

controller ownership, adding free capacity (drives), defragmenting

 

free capacity, placing controllers online or offline, initializing a

 

volume group, reviving a volume group, checking redundancy, and

 

deleting a volume group. Note These menu options are only

 

available when a volume group is selected.

Volume

Provides options to perform the following storage management

 

operations on volumes: creating volumes, changing ownership or

 

segment size, increasing capacity, initializing, deleting, or renaming

 

a volume, creating a volume copy, viewing volume copies using the

 

Copy Manager, creating or disabling a snapshot volume, creating a

 

remote volume mirror, and viewing volume properties. Note These

 

menu options are only available when a volume is selected.

Controller

Displays options to perform the following storage management

 

operations on controllers: placing a controller online or offline,

 

enabling or disabling data transfer (I/O), changing the controller

 

mode to active, changing the preferred loop ID, modify a controller's

 

IP address, gateway address, or network subnet mask, running

 

diagnostics, and viewing controller properties. Note These menu

 

options are only available when a controller is selected.

 

 

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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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