Specifying Volume Parameters from Free Capacity

Note – IMPORTANT The free capacity, unconfigured capacity, or unassigned drives selected when starting the Wizard determine the default initial capacity selections. After the Wizard begins, the capacity can be changed by selecting a different free capacity node location for the volume, or by selecting different unassigned drives for the volume group.

The Specify Volume Parameters screen is used to specify the capacity for the volume, the volume name, and whether to use recommended advanced volume settings or customize the advanced volume properties for this volume.

The Specify Advanced Volume Parameters screen is also used to specify the volume I/O characteristics that will apply to the volume based on the needs of your application, or a custom cache read-ahead multiplier and segment size, preferred controller ownership, and a volume-to-LUN mapping parameter. Volumes are tailored to specific application needs by customizing the advanced volume settings.

After the volume creation process is finished, a confirmation dialog is displayed. Use this dialog to restart the Wizard to create another volume.

Specifying Volume Parameters from Unconfigured Capacity

Note – IMPORTANT The free capacity, unconfigured capacity, or unassigned drives selected when starting the Wizard determine the default initial capacity selections. After the Wizard begins, the capacity can be changed by selecting a different free capacity node location for the volume, or by selecting different unassigned drives for the volume group.

The Specify Volume Group Parameters screen is used to specify the RAID level of the volume group to meet your volume data storage and protection requirements, and to select the drives that will comprise the volume group. It also provides a way to specify the capacity for the volume, the volume name, and whether to use recommended advanced volume settings or customize the advanced volume properties for the volume.

The Specify Advanced Volume Parameters screen can further be used to specify the volume I/O characteristics that will apply to the volume based on the needs of your application, including a custom cache read-ahead multiplier and segment size, preferred controller ownership, and a volume-to-LUN mapping parameter.

During the volume creation process, you will be prompted to set the volume-to-LUN mapping preference to specify whether you will be using SANshare Storage Partitioning. There are two settings:

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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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