■Automatic - If you are not using SANshare Storage Partitioning, specify this setting. The Automatic setting specifies that a logical unit number (LUN) be automatically assigned to the volume using the next available LUN within the default group. This setting grants volume access to host groups or hosts that have no specific volume-to-LUN mappings (designated by the Default Group node in the Topology View).

■Map later with SANshare Storage Partitioning - If you are using SANshare Storage Partitioning, specify this setting. The Map later setting specifies that a LUN not be assigned to the volume during volume creation. This setting allows definition of a specific volume-to-LUN mapping and creation of storage partitions. After the volume creation process is finished, a confirmation dialog is displayed. Use this dialog to restart the Wizard to create another volume.

3.3.6.13Mappings View

The Mappings View is used to define the storage topology elements (host groups, hosts, host ports, and so on), to define volume-to-LUN mappings, and to view SANshare Storage

Partitioning and heterogeneous host information. The Mappings View has two views, Topology View and Defined Mappings View, shown in Figure 3-29 on page 3- 68 and described in Table 3-10.

FIGURE 3-29Mappings View Window

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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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